Hawaii is a unique destination which is both exotic and familiar at the same time. Whether you are a history buff, foodie, or adventure seeker, there is an island here with your name on it. It is a year round destination that attracts visitors from all over the planet with mild temperatures and clear warm water. As your vacation destination specialist, contact us so that we can match your vacation style with the best island and keep you coming back for more.
Here are some little known facts about Hawaii:
- It is the widest state in the US measuring over 1500 miles from end to end.
- Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.
- Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time.) There is no daylight savings time.) The time runs two hours behind Pacific Standard Time and five hours behind Eastern Standard Time.
- Kauai has the only navigable river in Hawaii.
- Besides being home to Pearl Harbor, Oahu also has the only royal palace in the US - Iolani Palace.
- On Maui, Haleakala Crater is the world's largest dormant volcano.
- Molokai island contains the world's highest sea cliffs, Hawaii's longest waterfall, and the largest white sand beach in the state.
- The Big Island is Hawaii's largest at 4,038 square miles, nearly twice the size of all other Hawaiian Islands combined.
- Whale watching season begins from Dec - April (which is also the time where it is the rainiest - with some islands like Kauai more than others).
Feel like sampling the islands because you can't choose just one? You could try the ever popular NCL cruise with overnite stops at two of the islands. See sample itineraries below:
Hawaii Cruise Vacations (including Tahiti)
Grand 10 day adventure with Collette
Best of the Hawaiian Islands tour with Globus
OR call us for your custom hotel/air package!
Here is some Oahu North Shore inspiration:
