Jennifer’s Notes
“Hawaii isn’t just one experience — it changes depending on which island you go to, who you’re with, and how willing you are to get off the beaten path. This guide is everything I’ve learned from my time there.”
Add your personal introduction here — what you love about Hawaii, which islands you’ve visited, and what inspired this guide. Share the moment Hawaii really got you, and what keeps bringing you back.
🏨 Where to Stay
Hotels & Accommodations
Add your hotel and accommodation recommendations here. Share specific properties you’ve stayed at, neighborhoods you love, and whether to go resort vs. boutique. Add any booking tips and what to look for.
Jennifer’s Pick
Add your top hotel recommendation — the name, which island, what made it special, and any tips for booking the best room or rate.
🍴 Where to Eat
Restaurants & Local Eats
Share your favorite restaurants, local spots, and must-try foods. Don’t forget food trucks, shave ice, poke bowls, and plate lunches — the best Hawaii food is often the least formal.
Jennifer’s Pick
Add your favorite restaurant or food experience — what you ordered, why it’s worth it, and any tips for getting there or ordering.
✨ What to Do
Activities & Experiences
Add the activities, hikes, beaches, and experiences you truly recommend. Whether it’s a sunrise hike or a quiet afternoon at a hidden beach — share what made your trip worth it.
Jennifer’s Pick
Add your single favorite experience in Hawaii — what it was, when to go, and why you’d do it again.
💡 Practical Tips
What I Wish I Knew
The things nobody tells you — best time to visit, which island for which kind of trip, how to get around, and how to avoid the biggest tourist mistakes.
Best Time to Visit
Add your recommendation on when to go and what each season is like.
Getting Around
Car rental tips, inter-island flights, and how to navigate each island.
What to Pack
What you’ll actually use and what you can leave at home.
Worth Splurging On
The one or two things that are worth spending more on in Hawaii.
Add your favorite travel quote or personal reflection about Hawaii here.
— Jennifer, Curated By Jennifer