Hawaii Overview

The Hawaii Islands are one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. One of the 50 States of the USA, it is a mix of tradition and modern living, of large beach resorts and tropical adventure. Waikiki rules the tourist brochures, but the absolutely stunning landscape around the group should be more than enough to tempt most tourists to these shores.

Hawaiis Big Iceland, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, or Oahu -- all islands have their own variety, there to discover. Whether impressive natural beauty, hawaian culture, historical scenes, pictorial, rural villages or exciting kinds of sport -- Hawaii will always leave a lasting impression.

Majestic valleys, secret beaches, hidden waterfalls and enormous mountains spoil each traveller.

Hawaii Facts

Land mass: 11,000 sq. miles
Population: 1.2 million
Language: English
Temp (Celsius) : Jan 26° ; Jun 30°
Currency: US dollar

Hawaii Basic Information

Oahu, the tourist icon, is visited by more than 4 million tourists each year, mostly Americans and Japanese. Waikiki beach, the shopping malls of Honolulu, Pearl Harbour, magnificent golf courses and the surf on the North Shore are its main attractions.

The Big Island is by far the largest island in the far south of the group, but only 140,000 people live there. But, over a million tourists visit each year, drawn by the stunning tropical scenery, laid back lifestyle, snow capped mountains and lava flowing volcanoes. Scuba diving and game fishing are at its best here and there is a growing colony of large beach hotels and golf courses.

Maui, by contrast, is the glamour beach destination with lots of large international hotels and condominium complexes alongside sweeping swimming beaches and manicured golf courses. The rural charm of the upper valleys and the historical port of Lahaina give the island a classical feel. Maui is also renowned for its excellent whale watching.

Kauai, the garden island, is much quieter than Maui with equally good beaches and the most breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery with great hiking and kayaking opportunities. Those who love the outdoors will find Kauai to be the most compelling destination.

Only on Molokai and Lanai will you truly escape commercialism - tourist infrastructure is limited, the scenery and beaches are not picture postcard, but a certain charm prevails where elsewhere in Hawaii it has been lost.

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