Hawaii Overview

Comprised of six tropical islands in the south pacific, Hawaii is a picturesque visitor destination for people worldwide (particularly continental U.S.A.). Here, visitors can enjoy the tranquility that comes with strolling along the beach at night or the adventure with activities like hang gliding and surfing. O'ahu, the most populated of the Islands, features the world-class resort city of Honolulu and its well known Waikiki Beach.

The island of Maui is another popular spot. Enclosed by more than 100 miles of pacific coastline, Maui's destination towns include Kahului, Kihei and Kapalua. The remaining Islands -- Lanai The Big Island of Hawaii, Molokai, and Kauai -- offer more great things to see and do.

Thrills, Fun, Excitement. Unwind, relax, re-charge. Then get up, get down and go for it. That's been the Hawaiian way for a thousand years, but it's never been more fun than right now.

On the Water.
Kayak among sheltered coves and grottoes. Learn to surf or windsurf in one lesson, and from the best in the world. Sail away on sleek catamarans and magnificent yachts, or zip over the waves on super-fast ocean rafts. Get your kicks jet skiing, para-sailing, and water skiing. (Sometimes in winter, you can even snow ski down a volcano!) Go scuba-diving, whale-watching, snorkeling, and outrigger canoeing. Take in one of our state-of-the-art marine parks and aquariums, or ride a real submarine for an up-close look at the wonders of the reefs. And if you've ever craved the challenge of deep-sea, big-game fishing, there's no better place for it than Hawaii.

On the Wind.
Countless visitors to Hawaii name their helicopter sightseeing tour as the highlight of their vacation, because it's the only way to see some of our most astonishing hidden secrets - like real lava flows, and valleys where no human has ever set foot, and the awesome heart of the rainforest. For the sheer thrill of it, try hang-gliding - with or without a motor - or a barnstorming flight in a vintage biplane.

On the Road. And the trail, of course.
Mountain bikers love Hawaii, because the challenging terrain never stops changing - go from kiawe-thorn badlands one minute to black volcanic headlands the next. If you want the fun without the sweat, venture off-road in a four-wheel-drive Jeep; or if you have a motorcycle license, why not rent a Harley and tour Hawaii in style? Horseback riding here is truly spectacular: gallop from eucalyptus forests to white sand beaches, or learn how real "paniolos" - Hawaiian cowboys - do it, and even join in for some cattle sorting and herding.