55 days in Hawaii Itinerary

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Ala Moana Center and Newt at the Royal. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Waikiki Beach and Lanikai Beach. And it doesn't end there: take in the pleasant sights at Diamond Head State Monument, browse the different shops at Waikele Premium Outlets, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and admire the sheer force of Manoa Falls.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Honolulu is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Honolulu is minus 11 hours. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Zurich in October; daily highs in Honolulu reach 36°C and lows reach 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Kailua-Kona.

Visit Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Kahaluu Beach for some beach relaxation. For shopping fun, head to Captain Cook Trading Co. or Discovery Antiques. Get out of town with these interesting Kailua-Kona side-trips: Puukohola National Historic Park (in Kawaihae), Anaehoomalu (in Waikoloa) and Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area (in Puako). There's lots more to do: fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, shop like a local with Trudy's Island Arts, stroll through Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve, and identify plant and animal life at Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary.

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Fly from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona in 2.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Hilo.

Head to Hilo Farmers Market and Volcano Art Center Galleryfor some retail therapy. Get outdoors at Akaka Falls State Park and Liliuokalani Gardens. Change things up with these side-trips from Hilo: Laupahoehoe Beach Park (in Laupahoehoe), Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Kipuka Puaulu (Bird Park) Trail, Devastation Trail, &more) and Punalu‘U Beach (in Pahala). The adventure continues: stop by Big Island Candies, admire the sheer force of Rainbow Falls, kick back and relax at Richardson Beach Park, and view the masterpieces at Extreme Exposure Fine Art Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Kailua-Kona to Hilo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Kailua-Kona in October, plan for little chillier nights in Hilo, with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can fly to Lahaina.

Do your shopping at Lahaina Henna Tattoos & Hair Braiding and Maui On Metal. Visit Ka'anapali Beach and D.T. Fleming Park for some beach relaxation. Get out of town with these interesting Lahaina side-trips: Haleakala Crater (in Haleakala National Park) and Wailea (Maluaka Beach & Wailea Beach). Spend the 1st (Wed) exploring the striking scenery along Hana Highway - Road to Hana. And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, kick back and relax at Kapalua Beach, stroll through Napili Beach, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Getting from Hilo to Lahaina by flight takes about 2.5 hours. October in Lahaina sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Kapaa.

Do your shopping at Aunty Liliko'i and Tabora Gallery. Get in touch with nature at Waimea Canyon State Park and Kauai Safaris. Get out of town with these interesting Kapaa side-trips: Hanalei Beach (in Hanalei), Hanalei Valley Lookout (in Princeville) and Poipu (Shipwreck Beach, Poipu Beach Park, &more). There's lots more to do: immerse yourself in nature at Na Pali Coast State Park, admire the sheer force of Opaekaa Falls, kick back and relax at Anini Beach, and stroll through Tunnels Beach.

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You can fly from Lahaina to Kapaa in 2.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Kapaa can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can fly to Laie.

Do your shopping at Ko Hana Distillers and Clark Little Gallery. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Sunset Beach Park and Turtle Bay Beach. Explore Laie's surroundings by going to Waialua (Mokuleia Beach Park, Horseback Riding Tours, &more), Tropic Lightning Museum (in Wahiawa) and Haleiwa (Laniakea Beach, Haleiwa Beach Park, &more).

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Getting from Kapaa to Laie by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Kapaa in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Laie, with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel back home.