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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  • Best of Hawaii Moderate

    From $4,250.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona, learning from naturalists at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technol...

  • Hawaiian Explorer Premium

    From $3,875.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.

  • Hawaii Four Island Adventure First Class

    From $5,725.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.

  • 2024: Hawaiian Islands (8140)

    From $2,469.00 (USD)

    Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation, and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui.

  • 10 Day Three Islander 2023

    From $5,250.00 (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.

  • Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Classic Group

    From $5,845.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: Local EscapeBrochure Type: V1 USA and Canada 2024Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.

  • Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate

    From $5,675.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.

  • Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Classic Group

    From $4,095.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: Local EscapeBrochure Type: V1 USA and Canada 2024Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.

  • 13 Day Perillo's Ultimate Hawaii 2024

    From $8,990.00 (USD)

    Hawaii is stunning from a camping tent... imagine from 3 of the top hotels in the world?

  • 2023: Hawaiian Islands (8140)

    From $2,299.00 (USD)

    Discover the tropical beauty of Hawaii during this magnificent vacation, and enjoy pure tropical bliss as you island hop from Oahu to Hawaii and Kauai to Maui.

  • Hawaiian Explorer First Class

    From $3,750.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.

  • 9 Day Perillo's Ultimate Hawaii 2024

    From $6,150.00 (USD)

    Hawaii is stunning from a camping tent... imagine from 2 of the top hotels in the world?

  • Hawaii with Oahu & Maui - Small Group

    From $4,825.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: Local EscapeBrochure Type: V1 USA and Canada 2024Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.

  • 10 Day Three Islander 2024

    From $5,750.00 (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.

  • Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium

    From $6,175.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.

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