Hawaii holidays - Laidback, adventurous and luscious

Aloha - welcome to paradise

Hawai‘i – a Polynesian beach paradise that epitomises the tropical fantasies of almost everyone on Earth. Isolated, secluded and tranquil, it conjures images of complete serenity. But there is more to Hawai‘i than its beautiful landscapes.

Begin with the culture, which has retained the important indigenous values and native traditions of its past. Naturally, Hawai‘i has modernised itself along with everywhere else but there’s a strong sense of pride in Hawaiian customs. But don’t think that once you’ve visited one island here, you’ve seen Hawai‘i in its entirety – made up of 132 islands and atolls, there are distinct differences and charms with each of them.

So what can you do here? Well, naturally the landscape lends itself well to watersports and surfing – it’s practically a requirement. But there are plenty of things to explore if you’d rather stay on land. There’s the food, which is infused with a classic Hawaiian flair and bursting with exotic flavours. And there’s the landscape which, besides being breath-takingly beautiful, is also well worth exploring – picture jutting volcanoes, dense patches of guava trees and cities.

Five reasons to visit Hawai‘i

• The scenery is phenomenal and exceeds any ideas you may have about the natural beauty here. Volcanic hillsides, pristine beaches and tropical flora create a true paradise.
• A rich native culture makes for a really unique experience that’s unlike anywhere else, complete with hulas, lū‘aus and incredibly friendly people
• The surrounding waters are perfect if you enjoy watersports and surfing – in fact, O‘ahu is where surfing first developed
• There are a number of great nightlife spots, particularly in Waikīkī and Downtown Honolulu
• Hawai‘i has a rich royal heritage, highlighted by the ‘Iolani Palace in Honolulu - the only Royal Palace to exist in the USA. This is now a museum where you can learn more about Hawaiian royalty.