Hawaii
Roughly 2,000 miles west of the US mainland is the archipelago of Hawaii. Hawaii is made up of eight major islands, all but one of which are inhabited. Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing. Neither orchids nor macadamia nuts are indigenous to the islands. It is the only US state that produces its own coffee. With volcanoes, lush rainforests, and never-ending sunny days, the only question is where in Hawaii do you want to go first?
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Kauai
Also known as “The Garden Isle”, Kauai is known for its natural beauty. Because of its diverse geography, 97% of Kauai remains undeveloped. Home to the famed Napali Coast and Waimea Canyon. If pristine beaches, rainforest as far as the eye can see, and some of the most epic hikes in the world interest you, then Kauai is where you want to be.
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Maui
Also known as “The Valley Isle”, Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands. Famous for its black sand beaches, sacred ‘Iao Valley, and Haleakala National Park, it also boasts some of the best snorkeling and surfing conditions in the world.
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Oahu
By far the most populated island with over one million inhabitants, 2/3 of all Hawaii residents live on the island of Oahu. While Honolulu is as bustling as any urban area, much of Oahu is still wild. If five star restaurants and nightlife aren’t your thing, head to the other side of the island for beautiful hikes, amazing beaches, and some of the best surfing the world has to offer.
A cautionary tale of Maui’s “Venus Pool”