Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike. Due to its mid-Pacific location, Hawaii has many North American and Asian influences along with its own vibrant native culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of O'ahu.
Hawaii's climate is typical for the tropics, although temperatures and humidity tend to be a bit less extreme due to near-constant trade winds from the east. Summer highs are usually in the upper 80s °F, (around 31 °C) during the day and mid 70s, (around 24 °C) at night. Winter day temperatures are usually in the low to mid 80s, (around 28 °C) and (at low elevation) seldom dipping below the mid 60s (18 °C) at night. Snow, not usually associated with the tropics, falls at 4,205 metres (13,796 ft) on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island in some winter months. Snow rarely falls on Haleakala. Mount Wai?ale?ale, on Kaua?i, has the second highest average annual rainfall on Earth, about 460 inches (11,684.0 mm). Most of Hawaii has only two seasons: the dry season from May to October, and the wet season from October to April.
Hawaii is one of four states, besides the original thirteen, that were independent prior to becoming part of the United States
The Kingdom of Hawaii was sovereign from 1810 until 1893 when the monarchy was overthrown by resident American (and some European) businessmen. It was an independent republic from 1894 until 1898, when it was annexed by the United States as a territory, becoming a state in 1959.
Read more about Hawaii on Wikipedia and on www.GoHawaii.com
Cruises
19-Day South Pacific Crossing & Hawaii
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Maasdam7 Day Hawaii, Round-trip Honolulu
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Pride of AmericaOdyssey Of The Stars - Los Angeles California to New York New York
From $35,899.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Insignia24 Day Transpacific From Long Beach (Los Angeles), CA
From $2,399.00 (USD)
Ship: Carnival Splendor
108 Days - World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Victoria
From $17,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Victoria14 Day Hawaii & French Polynesia from Papeete
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian JewelMiami Florida to Miami Florida on Seven Seas Mariner
From $67,299.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Mariner24 Days - San Francisco To Brisbane - San Francisco to Brisbane aboard Queen Victoria
From $4,779.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Victoria13 Day Hawaii & French Polynesia from Papeete
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Norwegian JewelCarnival Journeys - 16 Day Hawaii From Vancouver, BC, Canada
From $939.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Legend
Packages
The Ritz-Carlton Maui at Kapalua
From $3,813.50+ (USD)
Destination: Kapalua
Residential Ocean Front One Bedroom Suite. Includes EXCLUSIVE 3-Day FREE mid-size car rental.Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
From $1,086.50+ (USD)
Destination: Wailea
Partial Ocean View Two Doubles. Includes EXCLUSIVE 3-Day FREE mid-size car rental. Reduced rates.Royal Kona Resort
From $534.00+ (USD)
Destination: Kailua-Kona
Set oceanfront overlooking Kailua Bay in the heart of Kona town, the Royal Kona Resort is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, historical sites and activities.Kauai Shores Hotel
From $534.50+ (USD)
Destination: Kapaa
Standard. Includes EXCLUSIVE 3-Day FREE mid-size car rental.Sheraton Waikiki
From $1,058.00+ (USD)
Destination: Waikiki
Standard.Trump International Waikiki Hotel
From $944.50+ (USD)
Destination: Waikiki
Superior City View. One FREE drink coupon per person per stay. One Trump insulated beach bag per room per stay. One beach pail per room per stay.Castle Kamaole Sands
From $768.50+ (USD)
Destination: Kihei
One Bedroom Two Bath Garden View Suite.Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
From $1,172.50+ (USD)
Destination: Kohala Coast
Golf Vista Deluxe. Includes EXCLUSIVE 3-Day FREE mid-size car rental.Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
From $1,048.50+ (USD)
Destination: Waikiki
One Bedroom Ocean View. Includes EXCLUSIVE 3-Day FREE mid-size car rental. Reduced rates.Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
From $619.50+ (USD)
Destination: Waikiki
Partial Ocean View King. Includes EXCLUSIVE 3-Day FREE mid-size car rental. Reduced rates.
Tours
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Explorer Moderate Summer 2019
From $2,825.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019The highlights of Hawaii-trendy Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and live volcanic action at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-are yours to discover on this island hop in Pacific par...
Luxurious Hawaiian Escape (Summer 2019)
From $5,825.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2019Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, signifies love and compassion for others and nature.
Hawaiian Adventure
From $3,899.00 (USD)
Let the spirit of 'Aloha' be your guide on this leisurely three-island tour of Hawaii featuring three-night stays each in Oahu, Kauai and Maui. Enjoy your luxurious beachfront hotel in Waikiki.
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate Summer 2019
From $4,195.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019The highlights of Hawaii-trendy Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and volcanic action at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-are yours to discover on this island hop in Pacific paradise...
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Discovery Moderate Summer 2019
From $3,675.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019Enjoy an authentic encounter with a tropical paradise, active volcanoes and an underwater wonderland-home to manta rays, which you will have a rare opportunity to see.
Luxurious Hawaiian Escape with Kauai (Summer 2019)
From $7,350.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: USA and Canada Luxury Gold 2019Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, signifies love and compassion for others and nature.
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Explorer First Class Summer 2019
From $3,025.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019The highlights of Hawaii-trendy Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and live volcanic action at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-are yours to discover on this island hop in Pacific par...
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Hawaiian Discovery First Class Summer 2019
From $3,875.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019Enjoy an authentic encounter with a tropical paradise, active volcanoes and an underwater wonderland-home to manta rays, which you will have a rare opportunity to see.
The Best of Hawaii
From $7,390.00 (USD)
Special tropical Tauck touches await on our classic four-island Hawaii tour - including ocean-view rooms at luxury beachfront resorts for 11 nights, cocktails and dinner at Iolani Palace in Honolulu, a private catamaran sail at sunset on the Big Isla...
USA, Canada and Central America 2019: Best of Hawaii Moderate Summer 2019
From $3,375.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Country ExplorerBrochure Type: USA, Canada and Central America 2019Forge an unforgettable connection with nature-from summiting the world's largest mountain to a leisurely lunch on the rim of Kilauea-tropical time the only thing on your mi...
