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Hawaii's natural beauty is known far and wide, but planning a trip (especially your first) brings more questions than answers. Which island? Do I just stay at the resort or go on an adventure? Let's start with a 10-day food and fun-filled stay on Maui and Kauai.
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Things to do In Hawai'i
Maui
O'o Farm Coffee tour & brunch: Visit the O'o Farm for a beautiful upcountry farm offering a seed-to-cup tour through their orchard. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of their coffee roasting operation, and then stay for brunch.
Explore Maui's iconic Molokini crater: Take a trip to the iconic Molokini crater, a protected marine conservation area. This crescent-shaped volcanic crater is only accessible by boat, and you'll get the opportunity to snorkel and find sea turtles! Most tours include breakfast, snacks and lunch.
Drive the Road to Hana: Take a drive on the famous winding road to Hana. Along the way, you can stop at waterfalls, black sand beaches, iconic surf spots and picture-perfect roadside fruit and banana bread stands.
Kauai
Princeville Ranch: Take a break from the beach and enjoy horseback riding lessons at Princeville Ranch. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful cattle ranches in the state of Hawaii.
Napali Coast: Charter a boat or join a tour to explore Kauai's extraordinary Napali Coast. Most tours will take you across the channel to snorkel at the incredible Lehua Crater.
Queen's Bath: Explore Queen's Bath, Kauai's seasonal tide pool, which was once reserved for royals. It is located at the end of a short but stunning hike.
Places to eat & drink In Hawai'i
Maui
Komoda Store is famous for their donuts.
Kitoko is an awesome food truck near Wailea run by a former Spago chef.
Stop at Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop for a slice of Olowalu lime or coconut cream pie.
Enjoy a delicious dinner any day of the week at Paia Fish Market.
Kauai
Visit the Hanalei Bread Company for coffee and great pastries.
Sit on the terrace at Bar Acuda and linger over a few tapas plates and a bottle of wine.
Don't forget to try the delicious shave ice at Wishing Well Shave Ice.
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This guide is part of our ongoing series on Travel to Hawai'i. For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Megan Daly’s guide, Hidden Gems of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.