I'm a local who's been to every Hawaiian island tourists can visit. Here's where to go and what to do there, based on your travel style.

I was born and raised in Hawaii, but it took me more than 20 years to finally visit every accessible island in the iconic archipelago.Here's how I'd recommend choosing where to go based on your travel style, plus which experiences I think are worth planning your journey around.

Oahu is best for first-time visitors who want a natural starting point.

Oahu is a great place to start if you plan to island hop during your trip.

Ashley Probst

Oahu is often the first stop on any Hawaii itinerary. As the state's main travel hub, most flights route through Honolulu, making it an easy place to begin or end your trip.If you're planning to island hop in Hawaii, I'd recommend starting here.The transition is seamless: You land in a major city with familiar comforts, then gradually ease into the slower pace of smaller towns and neighboring islands.