8 Hawaii Alternatives For An Affordable Getaway

Turks & Caicos

Located within 2 hours from US shores, Turks & Caicos offers stunning beaches like Grace Bay Beach. Flight time from Miami: 1 hour, 43 minutes. Mid-range restaurant meal costs slightly less than in Hawaii.

Exuma, the Bahamas

Within 2 hours from US shores, Exuma boasts breathtaking beaches like Coco Plum Beach. Flight time from Miami: 1 hour, 15 minutes. Mid-range restaurant meal costs slightly less than in Hawaii.

The Bahamas

A popular diving destination with spots like Thunderball Grotto near Exumas. Flight time from Miami: 45 minutes. Mid-range restaurant meal costs slightly less than in Hawaii.

Grenada

Offers dive sites with coral, sea life, and shipwrecks like Buccaneer and Rhum Runner. Flight time from closest big US city: 3 hours, 40 minutes. Mid-range restaurant meal costs

Barbados

A top alternative for surfers with spots like Duppies and Soup Bowl. Flight time from Miami: 3 hours, 35 minutes. Mid-range restaurant meal costs slightly less than in Hawaii. Local beer costs less than in Hawaii.

Saint Lucia

Unique black sand beaches like Anse Chastanet Beach. Flight time from Miami: 3 hours, 29 minutes. Mid-range restaurant meal costs significantly less than in Hawaii. Local beer costs less than in Hawaii.

Jamaica

Known for waterfalls like Dunn’s River Falls and Mayfield Falls. Flight time from Miami: 1 hour, 45 minutes. Mid-range restaurant meal costs significantly less than in Hawaii. Local beer costs less than in Hawaii.

Antigua

Known for its warm hospitality, with places like Sandals Grande Antigua. Flight time from closest big US city: 3 hours, 10 minutes. Mid-range restaurant meal costs more than in Hawaii.