The Hawaiian Islands are situated in the Pacific Ocean and consist of 5 main islands.

Hawaii - The Big Island
Maui - The Valley Isle
Kauai - The Garden Isle
Lanai - The Pineapple Isle
Oahu - The Gathering Place

Although a relatively remote location, the Hawaiian Islands are one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world.

Visitors are attracted to the tropical climate and beauty of the Islands which boast some of the greatest scenery on earth, from active volcanoes and lush verdant valleys to palm fringed beaches and pounding Pacific surf.

Visitors can combine the top quality hotels and restaurants with opportunities to enjoy the many recreational activities, including surfing, diving, hiking, golf boat trips and whale watching. Each of the five islands has it's own character, landscape and beauty.

Hawaii

Hawaii offers lush rain forests, acres of orchids, vast ranch lands, sunny beaches as well as bleak expanses of lava (some still smouldering) and snow capped craters.

To experience the beauty at it's most spectacular, hiking the trails of the Volcanoes National Park is recommended.

Maui

Maui is thought to be the most glamorous destination with it's never ending variety of landscapes, something to suit all tastes as well as an exhilarating range of activities guaranteed to appeal to the more active visitor.

Kauai

Kauai was formed by the eruption of the now dormant Waialeale and is considered to be the most beautiful paradise on earth.It has been the location for several films, including South Pacific and Jurassic Park.

Kauai is a peaceful refuge from the busier islands, ideal for those who prefer a quiet vacation away from the crowds. It has many spectacular beaches but some are not safe for swimming because of the powerful undertows, local residents can offer advice on where to swim.

Oahu

Oahu is most famous for it's North Shore, the surfing capital of the world, offering some of the most exciting and dangerous surfing (waves can exceed 30 feet !!) anywhere.

Other popular visitor sights are Waikiki beach, the USS Arizona Memorial and the Polynesian Cultural Centre. For visitors who enjoy shopping, the Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall on the islands. Lanai is the smallest and least developed of the islands and offers pristine beaches and excellent hiking trails among the miles of pineapple plantations.

Accommodation on Lanai is limited to a few resorts and townhouses and can be expensive but with it's deserted villages and ancient sites Lanai is shrouded in an air of mystery.

Due to the diversity of these paradise islands visitors can choose to stay on an island for the whole of their vacation or to visit several or all of the islands.

For the more romantic

For the more romantic, the Hawaiian Islands offer many locations for weddings, renewal of wedding vows and honeymoons.

Accommodation on the Islands is of a very high standard with most of the well known hotel chains represented.

There are many inter connecting flights between all the islands or cruises that island hop. Hawaii can be incorporated into many tailor made tours or destinations in the USA eg; San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, New York and many others.