Hawaii Travel
Aloha! Welcome to Hawaii, a state blessed by beautiful beaches, live volcanoes, great surfing and friendly people. Hawaii is primarily a vacation destination, although plenty of people have been known to go for a visit and stay for a lifetime. Before you make the move, explore what Hawaii has to offer, get guidelines for traveling there and find out where to stay using this Web guide.
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Hawaii offers a diverse and magical collection of tourism activities, mostly based on the state’s natural wonders. Hawaii is home to the country’s most active volcano, some of the best surfing and recreational beaches, exquisite sea mountains, as well as remarkable scuba diving and snorkeling. Explore the possibilities with the sites below.
Dulcinea's Insight
- In addition to standard vacation activities, Hawaii offers some unique tourism opportunities: the peninsula of Kalaupapa, Molokai, home to once-exiled community lepers, is also a pilgrimage spot for those wishing to visit the former home of newly named saint, Father Damien.
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For an overview of Hawaii …
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Web site entices and educates you on the wonders of Hawaii. Start by choosing an island to get an overview of each of the six islands that welcome tourists. The FAQs page prepares you for general Hawaii travel.
The Lonely Planet
guide to Hawaii offers a basic overview of the islands and how to travel there. Be sure to check out the section on sights to get an idea of the spots you’ll want to hit while you’re there.
The New York Times
Hawaii guide collects articles and information about travel to Hawaii. Learn about the different islands, how to travel cheaply, where to stay and what to do. Explore Hawaii via the Times’ variety of features.
To learn about Hawaiian history …
The Hawaiian Historical Society
provides some scholarly information on Hawaii’s rich history, but the casual reader can peruse a series of essays called “Hawaii History Moments.” Originally written for radio, these essays cover noteworthy events in the state’s history.
The Hawaii Center for Volcanology
has information about how the Hawaiian Islands were formed. There’s also a list of active Hawaiian volcanoes.
For tours and activities…
Trilogy is Maui
’s oldest sailing company and has been featured on “Oprah” and “Good Morning America.” Trilogy offers a variety of day trips out of Maui, including snorkeling, scuba diving and whale watching. Most trips include meals, island tours and activities.
Whalers Village
in Maui is ideal for those who are less eager to leave land. Officially a mall with restaurants, stores and daily Hawaii-themed events and activities, Whalers Village is located on a luxurious beach and suited to those who want to enjoy natural beauty and creature comforts simultaneously.
National Geographic
describes activities and tours at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Learn about hiking opportunities and driving tours. Explore the left side bar to get all the essential information on planning your trip, such as how to get there, what to expect and what do to.
Where to Stay in Hawaii
Hawaii offers many diverse travel experiences depending on your interests. Your goals as a tourist ... read more »
Getting Around Hawaii
Wherever you go, you need to prepare for certain aspects of travel when you arrive: getting around ... read more »
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