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.”
$441+: Hawaii fares via Seattle, LA, SF (round-trip) Major Airlines
$69/nt+: Popular Oahu beachfront resort – 20% off Oahu Aqua Marina
$89/nt+: Honolulu hotel with easy beach access Park Shore Waikiki
$87+: Oahu Aqua Continental resort – save 20% off TripRes.com
$139/nt+: Discounted spring villa stays through June Diamond Resorts International
$251/nt+: Oahu Turtle Bay Resort with five mile beach area Travelocity
$107/nt+: Quiet condo hotel in MAUI with ocean views Hotels.com
$205/nt+: Cozy Kauai plantation resort on the beach Castle Kiahuna Plantation & The Beach Bungalows
$244/nt: Contemporary Hawaii resort w/luxe amenities Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
$825+: 5-nt Honolulu resort & spa vacation with airfare BeachDestinations.com
$698+: 5-day Maui beach trip at 5-star Hyatt w/air BeachDestinations.com
Up to $150 off: Summer trips to top cities worldwide Priceline.com
$333+: Family trips to popular beaches with airfare Travelocity
$498+: Oahu 5-nt stay w/flight & scenic ocean views Carlson Wagonlit Travel
$806+: Waikiki 4-nt beach trip with resort & flight BeachDestinations.com
$293+: Kauai 5-nt beach stay at oceanfront resort Carlson Wagonlit Travel
$888+: Flight & 3-day Maui vacation at Outrigger Eldorado Orbitz
$199+: Carnival cruise sale w/free cabin upgrades Carnival
$1729+: Luxe Celebrity cruise with Hawaii and Mexico CruisesOnly
$1149+: 12-nt Honolulu to Vancouver cruise Travelocity
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$1499+: 15-nt Hawaii circle sailing with Hilo & Honolulu CruisesOnly
$1049+: 12-nt Hawaii to Ensenada, Mexico cruise Travelocity
$1199+: Weeklong Hawaii cruise with Maui, Kauai & Oahu CruisesOnly