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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.”
$64+: Stay w/Castle Ocean Resort Hotel on Waikiki Beach Travelocity
$89+: Maui Beach Resort Near Golf, Shopping & More BookIt.com
$109+: Low Rates on Deluxe Oceanfront Kona Condos BookIt.com
$100+: Budget Hawaii Hotel w/Pool Near Airport Expedia
$107+: Beach Hotel on Hawaii's Big Island, 40% Off Pacifica Hotel Company
$299+: Maui Resort w/Brkfst, Upgrade & Champagne Perfect Escapes
$254+: Hawaii Hotel w/Room Upgrade & Early Check-In Perfect Escapes
$254+: Hawaii Hotel w/Room Upgrade & Early Check-In Perfect Escapes
$139/nt+: 3-star Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort Expedia
$593+: Anchorage, AK to Kahului, Maui (round-trip) Major Airlines
$310+: Discount Round-Trip Fares to Oahu Beaches Major Airlines
$799+: 7-Night Hawaii Sailing w/Up to $500 Onboard Savings Cruise.Com
$1089+: Hawaii 7-Night Cruise incl. Free Round-Trip Airfare Norwegian Cruise Line
$1049+: 10-Nt Hawaii Cruise to Vancouver w/Kona Next Sept Royal Caribbean
$779+: 12-Night Cruise from Ensenada to Hawaiian Islands Carnival
$1219+: Hawaiian 12-Night Cruise from Vancouver Royal Caribbean
$779+: 12-Nt Hawaii Cruise from Ensenada Travelocity
$1049+: Hawaii 12-Nt Cruise from Vancouver w/Maui & More Expedia
$1109+: 7-Nt Honolulu R/T Cruise Around Islands Travelocity
$795+: Oahu & Maui Island-Hopping Getaway w/Air & Hotels Beach Destinations
$871+: Big Island 4-Night Beach Getaway w/Airfare from L.A. Castle Kona Bali Kai
$890+: Kauai 4-Night Beachfront Escape w/Air From L.A. Kauai Sands Hotel
$684+: 4-Night Hotel Package in Maui w/Air from L.A. Expedia
$844+: Maui Beachfront Condos w/4-Night Stay & Air Expedia
$885+: Hawaii 4-Nt Air & Hotel Deal Near Golf Course Expedia
$885+: Hawaii 4-Night Air & Hotel Package Near Golf Courses Expedia
$1091+: 4-Night Stay at Four Seasons Resort Hawaii w/Airfare Expedia
$697+: 3-star King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Expedia
$706+: 3-star Castle Kona Bali Kai , a Condominium Resort Expedia