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Few places satisfy the urge for a carefree tropical vacation like the islands of Hawaii. Indeed, the 50th state’s stunning beauty is no secret – nowhere else in the United States boasts the combination of white-sand beaches, lush green landscapes, pounding surf, and rich culture of these far-flung Pacific islands. But what’s less well known, especially for first-time visitors, is that there’s a lot more to the state than Oahu’s Waikiki Beach. In fact, of the eight islands in Hawaii, six are primed for tourists, each with different reasons to visit, from ecotourism and active volcanoes to beaches and nightlife.
For a chance to experience the true meaning of “heaven on earth.”
$395+: Hawaii fares from 15+ cities (round-trip) AirToHawaii
$62/nt+: Last-minute hotels through spring & summer Hotels.com
$185/nt+: Maui Outrigger resort with water views Orbitz
$335/nt+: Koloa Whalers Cove condo resort on the beach Priceline.com
Up to $150 off: Dining at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
$94/nt+: Top-rated Kona beachfront hotels Major Providers
$82/nt+: Autumn hotel rates in the Hawaiian Islands Major Providers
$93/nt+: Kauai island hotels near attractions Travelocity
$93/nt+: Popular Kauai hotels w/spa, more Travelocity
$124/nt+: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Expedia
$115/nt+: 3-star Royal Kona Resort Expedia
$82/nt+: Hilo Seaside Hotel Expedia
$513+: Hawaii 4-nt getaway to the Aqua Bamboo BeachDestinations.com
$911+: Flight & 3-day Maui trip at Westin Maui Resort Orbitz
$632+: 3-nt getaway w/flight & stay at Westin Maui AirToHawaii
$1449+: Oahu 6-nt Hyatt stay w/flight & upgrade Apple Vacations
$857+: 5-star Maui beach trip w/flight, resort BeachDestinations.com
20% off: Kauai 5-day beach escape with airfare Castle Kiahuna Plantation
$443+: 5-nt escape w/flight & stay at Castle Hilo BeachDestinations.com
$917+: Maui beach getaways with airfare, hotel Travelocity
$851+: Hilo Seaside Hotel Expedia
$868+: Kona Seaside Hotel Expedia
$999+: Ensenada cruise to Lahaina & more Hawaii Cruise.com
$1199+: Oceanview 12-nt Hawaiian Island voyage Cruise.com
$1199+: Winter Hawaii cruise to Oahu, Maui CruisesOnly
$799+: Celebrity Hawaii 12-nt cruise from Ensenada Cruise.com
$999+: Last-minute cruises to Hawaii Travelocity
$1649+: Royal Caribbean Hawaii cruise from LA Travelocity
$1299+: 15-nt Hawaii circle sailing with Hilo & Honolulu CruisesOnly