Honeymoon · Hawaii 2026
Seher & Simon
July 8 – 18, 2026  ·  10 Nights
OahuMauiKauai
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Delta Air Lines
DTW ↔ HNL · Jul 8 & Jul 18
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Southwest Airlines
Orbitz itinerary · inter-island
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The Royal Hawaiian
Oahu · Jul 8–10
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Hotel Wailea
Maui · Jul 10–14
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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Kauai · Jul 14–18
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Hawaii tips
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Tipping: 20% at restaurants is standard, 18% minimum. Valet $2–5 per visit.
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Carry cash. Food trucks, farmers markets, and small shops often cash only.
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Reef-safe sunscreen is the law at Hawaii state parks. Oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned — bring yours from home.
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Hanauma Bay requires advance booking — slots fill by 7AM. Book online the night before.
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Drive times are deceiving. Wailea to Hana is 2.5 hours one way. Add buffer time everywhere.
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Time zone: Detroit is Eastern (EDT) — 6 hours ahead of Hawaii in July.
Timeline
July 8 – 18, 2026
Wed Jul 8
Detroit → Honolulu
Delta 307 · 10:30 AM → 1:50 PM
Seats 20A (Seher) · 20B (Simon)
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Jul 8–10 · Oahu / Waikiki
The Royal Hawaiian
Check-in Jul 8, 3:00 PM · Check-out Jul 10, 12:00 PM
Mailani Tower Ocean King · Oceanfront · Balcony
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Fri Jul 10
Honolulu → Kahului, Maui
Southwest 1931 · 2:00 PM → 2:50 PM · Terminal 2
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Jul 10–14 · Maui
Hotel Wailea
Check-in Jul 10 · Check-out Jul 14 · Garden View Suite
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Tue Jul 14
Kahului, Maui → Lihue, Kauai
Southwest 3101 · 1:55 PM → 2:50 PM
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Jul 14–18 · Kauai
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Check-in Jul 14 · Check-out Jul 18 · Mountain View Terrace King
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Sat Jul 18
Lihue, Kauai → Honolulu
Southwest 2734 · 11:50 AM → 12:35 PM
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Sat Jul 18
Honolulu → Detroit
Delta 310 · 2:45 PM → 5:30 AM (Sun Jul 19)
Seats 20A (Seher) · 20B (Simon)
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Flights
Delta · Southwest inter-island
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
Seher & Simon
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Outbound · Wed Jul 8
DTW
10:30 AM
Delta 307
Detroit → Honolulu
HNL
1:50 PM
Seher
Seat 20A · Premium Select
Simon
Seat 20B · Premium Select
Return · Sat Jul 18
HNL
2:45 PM
Delta 310
Honolulu → Detroit
DTW
5:30 AM*
*Arrives Sun Jul 19
Seher
Seat 20A · Premium Select
Simon
Seat 20B · Premium Select
Baggage
Carry-on free1st bag free (50 lb)2nd bag free (50 lb)
Delta customer service
(800) 221-1212 delta.com
Southwest Airlines — Inter-island
Southwest Airlines
Seher & Simon · Fare: Choice · Open seating
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Fri Jul 10 · Oahu → Maui
HNL
2:00 PM
Southwest 1931
Terminal 2 · 50 min
OGG
2:50 PM
Tue Jul 14 · Maui → Kauai
OGG
1:55 PM
Southwest 3101
55 min
LIH
2:50 PM
Sat Jul 18 · Kauai → Honolulu
LIH
11:50 AM
Southwest 2734
45 min
HNL
12:35 PM
Baggage
Carry-on free1st bag free2nd bag free
Southwest customer service
(800) 435-9792 southwest.com
Hotels
3 properties · 10 nights
Oahu · Waikiki
The Royal Hawaiian
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Address
2259 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu
Check-in
Wed Jul 8 · 3:00 PM
Check-out
Fri Jul 10 · 12:00 PM
Room
Mailani Tower Ocean King · Oceanfront · Balcony
Guests
2 Adults · Non-smoking
Contact
Front desk: (808) 923-7311
Concierge (Acky Nishimura): (808) 931-7595
RoyalHawaiian-Concierge@atcollective.com
royal-hawaiian.com
Marriott Bonvoy App — manage your stay
Maui
Hotel Wailea
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Address
555 Kaukahi St, Wailea
Check-in
Fri Jul 10
Check-out
Tue Jul 14
Room
Garden View Suite
Guest
Seher
Contact
Front desk: (808) 874-0500
Guest Services (Kristal): (808) 874-0500
guestservices@hotelwailea.com
Digital Guestbook — menus, map & activities
hotelwailea.com
Kauai · Hanalei
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
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Address
5-5380 Honoiki Rd, Princeville
Check-in
Tue Jul 14
Check-out
Sat Jul 18
Room
Mountain View Terrace King
Guest
Seher
Resort fee
Due at property
Contact
Front desk: (808) 826-9644  ·  Toll-free: (833) 623-2111
Concierge: ask front desk to connect
lih1hhb.conciergeservices@1hotels.com
1hotels.com/hanalei-bay
1 Hotel App — install for your stay
Dining
Top restaurants & best luaus by island
Oahu  Jul 8–10
Restaurants
Azure at The Royal Hawaiian Your hotel
Fine dining right in the Royal Hawaiian. Fresh Pacific seafood, ocean views, romantic setting.
2259 Kalakaua Ave (in the hotel)
(808) 921-4600
azurewaikiki.com
Reserve in advance
House Without A Key — Halekulani
Most iconic sunset spot in Waikiki. Mai tais under a 130-year-old kiawe tree with live hula. Come an hour before sunset.
2199 Kalia Rd (Halekulani Hotel)
(808) 923-2311
halekulani.com
Walk-in for cocktails — arrive by 5PM
Duke's Waikiki
Beachfront icon — live music nightly, Hula Pie, fresh Hawaiian seafood. Short walk from the Royal Hawaiian.
2335 Kalakaua Ave (Outrigger Waikiki)
(808) 922-2268
dukeswaikiki.com
Maui  Jul 10–14
Restaurants
Mama's Fish House
Hawaii's most celebrated restaurant. Fish caught locally — the fisherman's name is on the menu. Oceanfront in Paia, 30 min from Wailea.
799 Poho Pl, Paia, Maui
(808) 579-8488
info@mamasfishhouse.com
mamasfishhouse.com
⚠ Book 2–3 months ahead
Lineage
Top Chef Sheldon Simeon's flagship. Korean-Filipino-Hawaiian fusion, family-style, locally sourced. Voted best meal in Wailea.
3750 Wailea Alanui Dr (Shops at Wailea)
(808) 879-8800
lineagemaui.com
Reserve ahead   Closed Sun & Mon
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
Farm-to-table Hawaiian, best mai tai on Maui. Happy hour 3:30–5PM daily. Walking distance from Hotel Wailea.
10 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei
(808) 891-2322
monkeypodkitchen.com
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea Your hotel
Pacific-inspired cuisine with stunning sunset views on property. Perfect for the evening you arrive.
555 Kaukahi St, Wailea (in the hotel)
(808) 874-0500
hotelwailea.com/dining
Luaus
The Feast at Mokapu — Andaz Maui
Luxury oceanfront luau right in Wailea — closest to Hotel Wailea. Private table seating, 3-course meal, open bar, direct ocean sunset views.
3550 Wailea Alanui Dr (Andaz Maui)
(808) 573-1234
feastatmokapu.com
Tue · Thu · Sun only   ~$290/person
Old Lahaina Luau
Consistently ranked best luau in all of Hawaii. Table service, oceanfront, all-Hawaiian cast. Rebuilt post-2023 fire. ~30 min drive from Wailea.
1251 Front St, Lahaina, Maui
(808) 667-1998
oldlahainaluau.com
Sells out far ahead — book ASAP   ~$230/person
Kauai  Jul 14–18
Restaurants
Welina Terrace — 1 Hotel Your hotel
Japanese-inspired cuisine with the best sunset views on Kauai. Overlooking Hanalei Bay with live music nightly.
5-5380 Honoiki Rd (in the hotel)
(808) 826-9644
1hotels.com/hanalei-bay
The Dolphin
North shore's premier fresh fish restaurant since the 1970s. Riverside seating, sushi lounge, fish market on site. No reservations.
5-5016 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei
(808) 826-6113
dolphinkauairestaurant@gmail.com
hanaleidolphin.com
No reservations — first come, first served
Bar Acuda
Upscale tapas, local ingredients, romantic outdoor setting. Widely considered the best restaurant on Kauai's north shore.
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei
(808) 826-7081
No reservations — arrive early
Tahiti Nui
Legendary Hanalei tiki bar since 1963. Strong mai tais, macadamia-crusted fish, live music every night.
5-5134 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei
(808) 826-6277
Luaus
Smith's Family Garden Luau
50+ years running on 30 acres of botanical gardens. Torch-lit amphitheater, imu ceremony, multi-cultural Polynesian show, erupting volcano finale. Best luau on Kauai by consensus. ~30 min from Hanalei.
3-5971 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa
(808) 821-6895
smithskauai.com
Book 3–4 weeks ahead
Explore
Activities · Beaches · Hiking by island
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Oahu
Jul 8–10
1
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial
The most visited site in Hawaii. Deeply moving WWII history — the sunken battleship is visible beneath the water.
Book in advance
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2
Diamond Head Hike
Iconic volcanic crater hike with 360° views over Waikiki. Moderate, about 1.5 hrs round trip.
State park reservation required
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3
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
World-class reef with 400+ fish species. One of the best snorkeling spots in all of Hawaii.
Book in advance
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4
Sunset Catamaran Sail
90-minute sail along the Waikiki coast with cocktails as the sun sets. Perfect honeymoon evening.
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5
Turtle Canyon Snorkeling
Swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) in the open ocean. One of Oahu's most popular water experiences.
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6
Luau
Authentic Polynesian feast with hula, fire dancing, and traditional Hawaiian food.
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Oahu
Jul 8–10
1
Waikiki Beach
Right in front of the Royal Hawaiian. Iconic, vibrant, beginner surfing, bodyboarding, legendary sunsets. The heartbeat of Oahu.
Walking distance from hotel
Directions
2
Lanikai Beach
Postcard-perfect turquoise water with views of the twin Mokulua islands offshore. Calm, excellent swimming. #5 US beach TripAdvisor 2026.
30 min drive · Windward side
Directions
3
Hanauma Bay
Best snorkeling on Oahu. Protected marine reserve with 400+ fish species and stunning reef. Advance booking required.
Online reservation required20 min drive
Directions
4
Kailua Beach
Two miles of powder-white sand with some of the calmest, clearest water on the island. Less crowded than Waikiki. Great for swimming and kayaking.
30 min drive · Windward side
Directions
5
Ko Olina Lagoons
Four man-made lagoons with always-calm, crystal-clear water — guaranteed safe swimming. Resort setting with full facilities.
45 min drive · West side
Directions
Oahu
Jul 8–10
1
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial
The most visited site in Hawaii. Deeply moving WWII history — the sunken battleship is visible beneath the water.
Book in advance
GetYourGuideVisit a City
2
Diamond Head Hike
Iconic volcanic crater hike with 360° views over Waikiki. Moderate, about 1.5 hrs round trip.
State park reservation required
GetYourGuideVisit a City
3
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
World-class reef with 400+ fish species. One of the best snorkeling spots in all of Hawaii.
Book in advance
GetYourGuideVisit a City
4
Sunset Catamaran Sail
90-minute sail along the Waikiki coast with cocktails as the sun sets. Perfect honeymoon evening.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
5
Turtle Canyon Snorkeling
Swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) in the open ocean. One of Oahu's most popular water experiences.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
6
Luau
Authentic Polynesian feast with hula, fire dancing, and traditional Hawaiian food.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
Maui
Jul 10–14
1
Road to Hana
65-mile coastal drive — 600+ curves, waterfalls, black sand beaches, bamboo forests. A full day.
Reserve Waiʻānapanapa in advance
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2
Haleakalā Sunrise or Sunset
Stand above the clouds at the summit of a 10,000-ft dormant volcano.
Sunrise reservations required
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3
Molokini Crater Snorkeling
Partially submerged volcanic crater with crystal-clear visibility and hundreds of tropical fish species.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
4
Helicopter Tour
Aerial views of waterfalls, the Hana coast, and the Haleakalā crater. The most dramatic way to see the island.
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5
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Sail along the Kāʻanapali coast at sunset with dinner and live music.
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6
Luau
See the Dining tab — Feast at Mokapu and Old Lahaina Luau are both top picks.
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Maui
Jul 10–14
1
Wailea Beach
Right next to Hotel Wailea. Calm water, excellent snorkeling along rocky edges. Ranked #4 US beach by Dr. Beach 2026.
Walking distance from hotel
Directions
2
Kaanapali Beach
Three miles of white sand — #1 Hawaii beach Hawaii Magazine 2026. Black Rock at the north end is excellent for snorkeling and cliff diving.
30 min drive · West Maui
Directions
3
Kapalua Bay
Maui's most consistently calm and clear beach. Rocky points block swell year-round. Visibility exceeds 60 ft. Green sea turtles frequent the bay.
40 min drive · North of Kaanapali
Directions
4
Big Beach (Makena)
Largest and most dramatic white sand beach on Maui — stunning, uncrowded, raw. Note: waves can be powerful, check surf conditions before swimming.
15 min drive south of Wailea
Directions
5
Waiʻānapanapa Black Sand Beach
Dramatic black volcanic sand, sea caves, and lava arches along the Road to Hana. One of Maui's most stunning spots — more scenic than swimmable.
Advance reservation requiredEnd of Road to Hana
Directions
Maui
Jul 10–14
1
Road to Hana
65-mile coastal drive — 600+ curves, waterfalls, black sand beaches, bamboo forests. A full day.
Reserve Waiʻānapanapa in advance
GetYourGuideVisit a City
2
Haleakalā Sunrise or Sunset
Stand above the clouds at the summit of a 10,000-ft dormant volcano.
Sunrise reservations required
GetYourGuideVisit a City
3
Molokini Crater Snorkeling
Partially submerged volcanic crater with crystal-clear visibility and hundreds of tropical fish species.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
4
Helicopter Tour
Aerial views of waterfalls, the Hana coast, and the Haleakalā crater. The most dramatic way to see the island.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
5
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Sail along the Kāʻanapali coast at sunset with dinner and live music.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
6
Luau
See the Dining tab — Feast at Mokapu and Old Lahaina Luau are both top picks.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
Kauai
Jul 14–18
1
Nā Pali Coast Boat Tour
Towering emerald cliffs dropping into the sea, sea caves, dolphins, hidden beaches. The #1 experience on Kauai.
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2
Helicopter Tour
Aerial views of Nā Pali, Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Falls, and Mt. Waiʻaleʻale — the second wettest place on earth.
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3
Waimea Canyon
The "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" — 14 miles long, 3,600 ft deep, stunning multicolored walls.
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4
Mountain Tubing
Float through hand-dug 1870s sugar plantation tunnels in the dark with headlamps. Unique to Kauai.
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5
Wailua River & Fern Grotto
Scenic river cruise to a lush natural amphitheater draped in ferns. Classic Kauai with live Hawaiian music.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
6
Luau
Smith's Family Garden Luau is the best on the island. Full details in the Dining tab.
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Kauai
Jul 14–18
1
Hanalei Bay
Your front yard. Two-mile crescent of white sand with a 4,000-ft mountain backdrop. Calm in July — perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, and surf lessons.
Walk out your hotel door
Directions
2
Poipu Beach
Ranked #1 beach in the entire United States by Dr. Beach 2026. Year-round swimming, snorkeling, Hawaiian monk seals, and sea turtles.
30 min drive · South shore
Directions
3
Tunnels Beach (Makua)
Best snorkeling on Kauai. Large fringing reef with 100+ fish species. July is perfect — summer calms the north shore. Arrive early, parking fills fast.
10 min drive · North shore
Directions
4
Ke'e Beach
End of the road on the north shore with dramatic Nā Pali backdrop. Great snorkeling in summer. Also the trailhead for the Kalalau Trail.
Ha'ena State Park reservation required to park10 min drive
Directions
5
Secret Beach (Kauapea)
Secluded, remote, dramatic — one of Kauai's most stunning stretches of sand. Short but steep trail access. Strong currents — beautiful to walk, don't swim.
Short hike to access · 30 min drive
Directions
Kauai
Jul 14–18
1
Nā Pali Coast Boat Tour
Towering emerald cliffs dropping into the sea, sea caves, dolphins, hidden beaches. The #1 experience on Kauai.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
2
Helicopter Tour
Aerial views of Nā Pali, Waimea Canyon, Jurassic Falls, and Mt. Waiʻaleʻale — the second wettest place on earth.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
3
Waimea Canyon
The "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" — 14 miles long, 3,600 ft deep, stunning multicolored walls.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
4
Mountain Tubing
Float through hand-dug 1870s sugar plantation tunnels in the dark with headlamps. Unique to Kauai.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
5
Wailua River & Fern Grotto
Scenic river cruise to a lush natural amphitheater draped in ferns. Classic Kauai with live Hawaiian music.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
6
Luau
Smith's Family Garden Luau is the best on the island. Full details in the Dining tab.
GetYourGuideVisit a City
Car Rentals
Available at all Hawaiian airports
Tips
Book in advance — cars sell out during peak summer travel. A standard sedan or small SUV handles all islands well. All major companies have counters at HNL (Honolulu), OGG (Kahului, Maui), and LIH (Lihue, Kauai).
Enterprise
HNL · OGG · LIH · ADA accessible vehicles
(800) 736-8222  ·  Maui: (808) 871-1511
enterprise.com
Alamo
HNL · OGG · LIH · Skip-the-counter check-in
(800) 462-5266  ·  Maui: (808) 872-8726
care@alamo.com
alamo.com
Hertz
HNL · OGG · LIH · Wide vehicle selection
(800) 654-3131  ·  Maui: (808) 893-5200
hertz.com
Avis
HNL · OGG · LIH
(800) 331-1212  ·  Maui: (808) 871-7576
avis.com
Budget
HNL · OGG · LIH · Often most affordable
(800) 527-7000  ·  Maui: (808) 871-8811
budget.com
Emergency
Key contacts & quick dial
Emergency Services
911
Police · Fire · Ambulance — all Hawaii
Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Flight changes & support · Conf: ••••••
(800) 221-1212
Southwest Airlines
Flight changes & support
(800) 435-9792
Hotels
The Royal Hawaiian
Oahu · Jul 8–10 · Conf: ••••••
(808) 923-7311
Hotel Wailea
Maui · Jul 10–14 · Conf: ••••••
(808) 874-0500
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Kauai · Jul 14–18 · Conf: ••••••
(808) 826-9644
Ocean & rescue
US Coast Guard Hawaii
Ocean emergencies · District 14 Honolulu
(808) 842-2600