Hawaii

Hawaii's diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike. Due to its mid-Pacific location, Hawaii has many North American and Asian influences along with its own vibrant native culture. Hawaii has over a million permanent residents along with many visitors and U.S. military personnel. Its capital is Honolulu on the island of O'ahu.

Hawaii's climate is typical for the tropics, although temperatures and humidity tend to be a bit less extreme due to near-constant trade winds from the east. Summer highs are usually in the upper 80s °F, (around 31 °C) during the day and mid 70s, (around 24 °C) at night. Winter day temperatures are usually in the low to mid 80s, (around 28 °C) and (at low elevation) seldom dipping below the mid 60s (18 °C) at night. Snow, not usually associated with the tropics, falls at 4,205 metres (13,796 ft) on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island in some winter months. Snow rarely falls on Haleakala. Mount Wai?ale?ale, on Kaua?i, has the second highest average annual rainfall on Earth, about 460 inches (11,684.0 mm). Most of Hawaii has only two seasons: the dry season from May to October, and the wet season from October to April.

Hawaii is one of four states, besides the original thirteen, that were independent prior to becoming part of the United States

The Kingdom of Hawaii was sovereign from 1810 until 1893 when the monarchy was overthrown by resident American (and some European) businessmen. It was an independent republic from 1894 until 1898, when it was annexed by the United States as a territory, becoming a state in 1959.

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  • 13 Day Four Islander 2025

    From $8,250.00 (USD)

    Hotels are vital to a great travel experience. And we deliver - Oahu's historic Moana Surfrider. And the mecca for seashore lovers is Maui's Deluxe Westin Hotel & Spa on famed Ka'anapali Beach.Then, the Grand Hyatt Kauai is true luxury in paradise!

  • 10 Day Three Islander 2025

    From $5,995.00 (USD)

    Our '3 Islander' brings you Oahu, Maui & Kauai - 3 of the most beautiful islands in America, if not the world. Our hotels are not just about slippers, bathrobes and chocolates on your pillow.

  • The Best of Hawaii

    From $11,490.00 (USD)

    Special tropical Tauck touches await on our classic four-island tour across Hawaii – including ocean-view rooms at luxury beachfront resorts for 11 nights,private evening with an after-hours tour, reception and dinner at Queen Emma Summer Palac...

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Cruises

Tours

  • 10 Day Three Islander 2025

    From $5,995.00 (USD)

    Our '3 Islander' brings you Oahu, Maui & Kauai - 3 of the most beautiful islands in America, if not the world. Our hotels are not just about slippers, bathrobes and chocolates on your pillow.


  • 13 Day Four Islander 2025

    From $8,250.00 (USD)

    Hotels are vital to a great travel experience. And we deliver - Oahu's historic Moana Surfrider. And the mecca for seashore lovers is Maui's Deluxe Westin Hotel & Spa on famed Ka'anapali Beach.Then, the Grand Hyatt Kauai is true luxury in paradise!