Catch the Aloha Spirit when you go to the Islands of Hawaii! With the best beaches and the best weather year round. You can find many activities, adventure and attractions on all the islands. Including and not limited to culture and arts, shopping and dining, golf and many watersports to choose from. Experience the awe and wonder of each island as you explore. There are six islands Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii's big island. From adventure hiking on the island of Kauai or exploring Hawaii's Big island Volcanoe, romance in Maui, and excitement surfing in Oahu. Where can you find all in one place, Lush green mountain peaks and valleys, black,green or white sand beaches, colorful rainbows and tropical fish, Luau's and humpback whales. Come Experience Aloha!

The Hawaiian Islands are the best place for sun, sand and natural attractions - the place to head for a fun and relaxing vacation.

This is the location of some of the finest beaches in the United States, each unique in its dimensions, shapes and hues. These sandy stretches are fronted by crystal waters teeming with tropical fish darting through forests of coral. Some of the world’s best surfing and watersport opportunities are offered here and for those intent on premium sightseeing it is hard to beat the thrill of watching lava flow from the world’s longest erupting volcano.

Visitors who relish exploring different cultures and ancient civilizations will find the best of Polynesian relics in which to indulge their passions, as they soak up some of the ‘Mana’ (spiritual power) with which the islands were imbued by the legendary gods and goddesses.

Hawaii’s nightlife is centered on traditional festivals which visitors are encouraged to experience as they don ‘leis’ (necklaces of flowers) and dance the famous ‘hula’ after sunset.

The state of Hawaii includes approximately 130 islands in the Pacific Ocean, many of which are uninhabited. The islands lie about 1,600 miles (2,600km) off the coast of mainland USA. The largest island, Hawaii, is known imaginatively as the Big Island, but the state capital, Honolulu, and most of the population is located on the smaller island of Oahu, which is also the main tourist destination. The other main islands are Maui, Molokai and Kauai. Between them the islands boast an amazingly diverse geography providing endless recreation opportunities, from snowboarding on mountain summits to hiking through rainforests. The possibilities offered by a Hawaiian holiday are limited only by the boundaries of the imagination.

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Kauai
The oldest and northernmost island in the Island chain is graced with dramatic, natural beauty. Outdoor adventures and romantic escapades flourish on Kauai
Oahu
Home to the state capitol and the majority of Hawaii's population, Oahu is a vibrant mix of natural and cultural wonders with the modern arts, entertainment and amenities of the 21st century.
Molokai
With almost half of its population being of Native Hawaiian ancestry, Molokai is an island that has preserved its connection to the past and its love for the outdoors.
Lanai
Without a single traffic light, Lanai is a true island getaway for luxury, romance and privacy away from crowds.
Maui
The second largest island is home to what some believe are the best beaches in the world. The waters off of Maui are also some of the best places in the world to whale watch every winter.
Hawaii, the Big Island
Larger than all of the other islands combined, Hawaii, the Big Island, or Hawaii Island, is vast enough to hold 11 of the world’s 13 climactic zones—from sandy beaches to snowcapped mountains.

Language of Hawaii

Hawaii’s two official languages are Hawaiian and English. The melodious Hawaiian language is a Polynesian dialect and only has 13 letters. Vowel sounds are generally pronounced as follows:

a ah, as in "saw"
e ay, as in "say"
I ee, as in "see"
o oh, as in "so"
u oo, as in "soon"

A few words you should know:

Aloha: A greeting with love, Hello, Good-bye and more
Hula: traditional Hawaiian dance
Mahalo: Thank you
Lei: A flower garland given for an occasion
Wahine: Woman
Kane: Man
Keiki: Child
‘Ohana: Family
‘Ono: delicious
Pau: Finished

Oahu

Maui

Kauai

Big Island Hawaii

Lanai

Hawaii is an isolated archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, approximately 2,550 miles southwest of Los Angeles and about 3,900 miles southeast of Tokyo.

First settled by Polynesians between A.D. 300 and 600, Hawaii was visited by British captain James Cook in 1778. He named them the Sandwich Islands.

Politically Hawaii is part of North America as a U.S. State, but geographically, because of its (isolated location,) it is not considered part of any continent.

It's comprised of 8 major islands (Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Niihau) and a series of smaller ones. Hawaii is the world's longest island chain.

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, and the United States entered World War II.

Today the islands are one of the premier travel destinations in the world, and to quote Mark Twain, "The loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean..."

Time, Weather and more

Area Code (808)

Time and Temperature in Hawaii

Electricity 110/120V, 60Hz

Climate The Hawaiian Island's weather is very consistent, with only moderate changes in temperature throughout the year.

There are only 2 seasons: the summer months (called Kau in Hawaiian) that extend from May to October and the winter months (Ho'oilo) that run from November to April.

The average day-time summer temperature at sea level is 85 degrees F. (29.4 C) while the average day-time winter temperature is 78 degrees (25.6 C).

Times to Travel With tropical, lush conditions, and perfect weather, Hawaii is a terrific destination at anytime of the year.

Facts and Figures

Statehood Aug. 21, 1959 (50th state)

Capital Honolulu

Currency U.S. Dollar

Language English (official), Hawaiian (official) - The melodious Hawaiian language is a polynesian dialect

Largest Cities (by population) Honolulu, Hilo

Lat/Long 21º 32' N, 157º 80' W

Origin of Name From the ancient Polynesian homeland called Hawaiki

Population 1,244,898 (42nd)

State Symbols

Bird Hawaiian Goose

Flower Yellow Hibiscus

Fish Humuhumu-Nukunuku-A-Pua'a

Gem Black Coral

Marine Mammal Humpback Whale

Motto "The Life Of The Land Is Perpetuated In Righteousness"

Nicknames "The Aloha State"

Song "Hawaii Ponoi"

Tree Kukui. or Candlenut

Land Statistics

Area 10,932 sq miles (47th) (Land) 6,423 sq. miles (International Waters) 4,508 sq. miles

Coastline 750 miles

Shoreline 1,052 miles

Bordering States none

Number of Counties (4)

Largest County (by population) Honolulu, 876,156

Highest Point Mauna Kea, 13,796 ft.

Lowest Point Sea Level, Pacific Ocean

Geographic Center 1 Near the island of Maui

These lush, green islands are the visible tops of a chain of submerged volcanic mountains that stretch 3,100 miles from Hawaii, all the way to the Aleutian Trench in the north Pacific Ocean.

Most are now inactive stumps of volcanic rock, encircled by coral reefs.

The youngest volcano (Kilauea), in Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, still erupts occasionally, spewing lava and creating new land. Maui's Haleakala is still considered active, but is not currently erupting.

Oahu's Diamond Head, the most famous landmark in the island chain is a large volcanic tuff cone formed by a series of explosive eruptions an estimated 100,000 years ago.

Ironically, in this tropical paradise, the tops of Mauna Loa and Muana Kea on the Big Island are snow-capped.

Numerous sea cliffs fringe the outer edges of the islands, and rugged valleys, crater remnants, canyons and waterfalls are commonplace.

Timeline of History

(A.D. 300) Polynesians, thought to be from the Marquesas Islands, migrate to Hawaii
(1778) British captain James Cook arrives at Kauai
(1789) Captain Cook killed on the Big Island
(1795)King Kamehameha I conquers Oahu, as he attempts to unify the islands
(1820) Christian missionaries arrive
(1835) First sugarcane plantation established
(1885) Pineapples are first planted
(1893) Queen Liliuokalani, the last Hawaiian monarch, is overthrown
(1900) Hawaii becomes U.S. Territory
(1903) First Hawaiian pineapple is packed and shipped. That industry, like tourism, dramatically changes the economy of the Islands.
(1941) Japanese attack Pearl Harbor
(1950) The eruption of Mauna Loa (on the Big Island) is consider huge
(1959) Hawaii becomes the 50th state
(1982) Hurricane Iwa destroys parts of Kauai and Oahu
(1990) Kilauea erupts, destroying Kalapana