The breathtaking islands of Hawaii rank among the most popular travel destinations in the world every year. The Hawaiian islands offer beauty and relaxation unlike anywhere else in the United States. From Hawaii’s many golf courses to beach resort destinations like Waikiki Beach, Hawaii is a go-to travel spot for travelers of all kinds.
Hawaii travelers overwhelmingly flock to the islands for vacation, and there is no shortage of activities for them to enjoy on the islands. And with private flights available, Hawaii travel has never been easier.
Hawaii is one of the most popular tourist destinations in America for both domestic and international travelers. Around 10 million tourists visit the islands each year, predominantly for leisure. The islands of Oahu and Maui are the most popular destinations for travelers, accounting for nearly 75% of all tourism to the islands, and the capital Honolulu is the state’s largest city.
Hawaii is a popular destination year-round but travels to the islands spikes in late summer. Hawaii’s climate is extremely consistent, with very little variation in the temperature from month to month. However, late summer tends to be the driest time of the year on the islands, making it the ideal time to visit.
Hawaii is an archipelago located more than 2000 miles off the coast of California, and nearly 4000 miles east of Japan. Ka Lae, on Hawaii’s Big Island, is the southernmost point of the 50 United States.
Not counting the millions of tourists, Hawaii is home to 1.42 million residents. Oahu has the highest population, with the Island of Hawaii as the second most populated island in the archipelago.
Hawaii has a total of eight airports. The largest airport on the islands is Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Just behind Honolulu in size is Kahului Airport in Maui and Kona International Airport. Smaller airports on the Hawaiian islands include Lihue Airport, Hilo International Airport, Hoolehua Airport, Lanai Airport, and Kapalua Airport. These eight airports are spread across six different Hawaiian islands. This means travelers who book a private flight to Hawaii can choose to land on the island that best suits their own travel preferences.
Most, if not all, of the most popular activities for Hawaii tourists, involve the outdoors and the islands’ majestic scenery. The island of Oahu offers travelers everything, from luxurious beach hotels around Waikiki Beach to golf courses and world-class dining experiences. On the outskirts of Honolulu, you may also take in the breathtaking sights of Diamond Head, a volcanic mountain that’s popular among outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors to Oahu can also pay their respects at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
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Mokumanu Islands
Pomokupa
Sacred Falls Trail
Hickam Par 3 Golf Course
Kaiahi Gulch
Mokuauia
Kaluahole
Wai‘Anae Kai Military Reservation Beach
Mokulē‘Ia Army Beach
Kuahine
Moanalua Golf Course
Hanaimoa Gulch
Pauoa Valley
Lamaloa Gulch
Pu'U Pia Trail
Fort Shafter Golf Course
Honolulu Museum Of Art
Kailua Beach
Honouliuli Contour Trail
Kalihi
Kahawainui Gulch
Kokololio Gulch
Kawailoa Trail
Banzai Beach
Lulumahu Trail
Kaaoao Gulch
Kalapueo
Kamuki High School Trail
Mililani Golf Course
Mokuiki
‘Ōhi‘A‘Ai Gulch
Makua Valley
Kalākaua Golf Course
Ihiihi Gulch
O‘Ahu
Puau
Haili Gulch
Makalapa Gulch
Kapaka Beach
Manini Gulch
Mokulua Islands
Kanealole Trail
University Of Hawaii Art Gallery
Ala Wai Golf Course
Laehau
Nimitz Officers Beach
Honouliuli Gulch
Na Ala Hele: Maunalaha Trail
Kahala Hilton Beach
Kawailoa Gulch
Huliwai Gulch
Kulima Golf Course
Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Rear
Wa'Ahila Ridghe Trail
Mission Houses Museum
Dolphin Quest Oahu
Honolulu Farmers’ Market
Aimuu Gulch
Kauwalu Gulch
Makiki Arboretum Trail
Punanani Gulch
Judd Trail
Kalahopele Gulch
Kahuku Golf Course Beach
Wānanapaoa Island
Aloha Tower
Royal-Moana Beach
Kapakahi Gulch
Mohiākea Gulch
Mokuoeo
Kekepa Island
Aihualama Trail
Punaiki Gulch
Hālawa Trail
Ko'Olau Golf Course
Kūkaimanini Island
Kūpaua Valley
Zablan Beach
Ahu‘Olaka Island
‘Ōma‘O Gulch
Pulemoku
Kaluakauila Gulch
Kalama Valley
Lā‘Ie Beach
Moku‘Auia Beach
Wini Gulch
Moku O Loʻe (Coconut Island)
Mānoa Valley
Limaloa Gulch
Leilehua Golf Course
Kīhewamoku
Kapapa Island
Olomana Golf Course
Aloha Stadium
Williwillinui Ridge Trail
Waiale‘E Gulch
Old Stadium Park Plaque
Keālia Trail
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