Destination guide
Hawaii
Your guide to where to stay, eat and the must-see highlights. Loaded with natural attractions, see waterfalls tumble spectacularly over cliffs into oceans of azure. Snorkel with manta rays, whale-watch, or zipline through vivid green forests. Got a travel tip for Hawaii? Share it via the comments box below.
The best places to stay
Most visitors stay close to the action in Waikiki resorts while some venture to the neighbouring islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.
When to visit
Hawaii only has two seasons: summer and winter. But with consistent temperatures throughout the year, there's never a bad time to visit.
20 things that will surprise first-time visitors
One thing to know is that Hawaiians don’t all wear Hawaiian shirts. They don’t even call them that.
The must-do highlights of Honolulu in three days
Whether you’re stopping over en-route to mainland US or enjoying a quick ‘aloha’ holiday, you can pack a lot in to 72 hours in Hawaii.
Where to eat and drink
Visitors used to come to Hawaii for the beautiful beaches, not the food. Now, the culinary scene is booming.
How to do Hawaii on a budget
Holiday in Hawaii? Don’t shell out too much; there’s more aloha, less moolah, with these money-saving Hawaii hacks.
10 great things that most Aussie visitors miss
It’s not all sunsets, swims and mai tais. Dig a bit deeper to discover Hawaii’s rich culture, history and local hangouts.
The most spectacular volcanoes in Hawaii
Witness sublime spectacles spewing forth.
Beyond Oahu and Maui: The lesser-known island you must visit
Hawaii’s lesser-known Kauai is chock-full of natural marvels to gape at, whatever your vantage point.