Welcome to Hawaii, the Aloha state! Hawaii is comprised of a chain of 132 islands. We usually think of the eight main islands when we think of Hawaii. This is not surprising as the other 124 islands only total about 3 square miles in land area!

Hawaii is home of the world's most active volcano, the crater of Kilauea on Mauna Loa. Sandy beaches, towering volcanoes, and lush valleys lure thousands of tourists each year to this tropical paradise.

Hawaii is the most ethnically and racially diverse state of any state in the union, a mix that includes Caucasians, Americans of Japanese descent and Polynesians, among others. Native Hawaiians have held on to many of their customs and traditions despite the influx of non-natives over the years. Hawaii is the only state that has an official native language. Statehood had been proposed many times throughout Hawaii's history, but it was not until 1959 that Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States.

OAHU

Oahu is the governmental seat of the state of Hawaii and the centre point of tourism and commerce. Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii with the famous beach of Waikiki. Oahu is the third biggest island of Hawaii with 1,500 square kilometres.

MAUI

Maui got the name Valley Island because of a valley between the eastern and western volcanic regions. With 1,900 square kilometres it is the 2nd biggest of the islands. Maui has 94,000 inhabitants. On Maui you can find the volcano Haleakala (House of the Sun). With its heigth of 3,000 metres and a crater cone that is 1,000 meters deep, 13 kilometres long and 5 kilometres broad, it is the biggest sleeping volcano of the world. Its last eruption was in 1790.

KAUAI

From the soaring cliffs of the Napali Coast to the vast chasms of Waimea Canyon, Kauai embraces the senses like no other destination. Explore the island via land, sea or air to experience settings you’ve only dreamed about. Discover 50-miles of heavenly beaches from Poipu Beach to Hanalei Bay. Explore charming and historic small towns like Hanapepe and Koloa where no building is taller than a coconut tree. With so much to experience, ‘Hawaii’s Island of Discovery’ is begging to be explored.