The Hawaii Vacation Guide

3 weeks ago | thehawaiivacationguide.com | Erica Gellerman

I find the Big Island to be the most underrated of the Hawaiian Islands, and I love taking my family to the Big Island in May. Shoulder season is my favorite time to travel!Here’s why: visiting the Big Island in May has many upsides and few downsides. The Big Island is the second cheapest island to visit any time of the year, and in May, you can save a lot on accommodations. It’s one of the less crowded times to visit, and the weather isn’t too hot yet.

3 weeks ago | thehawaiivacationguide.com | Erica Gellerman

We’ll happily take a trip to Maui any month of the year, but I love taking the family to Maui in May. Shoulder season is my favorite time to travel!Here’s why: visiting Maui in May has a lot of upsides and very few downsides. Maui is the most expensive island to visit any time of the year, but in May you can save a lot on accommodations, it’s one of the less crowded times to visit, and the weather is perfect.

3 weeks ago | thehawaiivacationguide.com | Erica Gellerman

If you want to visit both Kauai’s north and south shores, summer is your best bet. However, I don’t go out of my way to book a trip to Kauai in July. Here’s why: visiting Kauai in July is expensive and crowded, but you’ll be treated to fewer rainy days. July is the peak of Kauai’s busy summer season so you’ll be up against high hotel rates, and you’ll have to compete for space at the beach. Before you go changing all your plans, let’s dig into the data for some perspective.

1 month ago | thehawaiivacationguide.com | Erica Gellerman

We stay on Kauai’s North Shore in the summer and Kauai’s South Shore in the winter. Why? Because we’re overly cautious. The weather on Kauai in June is warm and tropical, as you should expect of a Hawaiian Island. Even on the wet North Shore, your odds of sunny days and calm oceans are worth betting on in June. But with great weather comes great responsibility. Take care of your wallet by considering visiting Kauai in the shoulder seasons.

2 months ago | thehawaiivacationguide.com | Erica Gellerman

We’ll happily take a trip to Kauai any month of the year, but I love taking the family to Kauai in May. Shoulder season is my favorite time to travel!Here’s why: visiting Kauai in May has a lot of upsides and very few downsides. The winter crowd has left, spring break is over, and the busy summer season has not yet descended. Plus the weather is nice and it’s on the cheaper side as far as your wallet is concerned. It’s one of those excellent pockets in the shoulder season that is calling your name.