There are many reasons people travel to Hawaii. Some may go for the weather, some may go for the beauty and some may go for the beaches. Actually, there are SO many reasons people go to Hawaii, we can't begin to list them here!
What we can list here are the top ten reasons people visited Hawaii as compiled by the Hawaii Visitors Bureau. They are...
1. The Thrilling Sites and Scenic Beauty - You will never run out of places to go and things to do in Hawaii.
2. The Great Weather - The weather in Hawaii stays just about the same the whole year-round. The high temperatures usually range in the mid-eighties and the low temperatures usually range in the mid-seventies. The trade winds tend to keep the temperature very comfortable.
3. The Famous "Aloha Spirit" - You will not find many friendlier places than Hawaii. The people are very nice and they will make you feel right at home.
4. Some of the Best Beaches Anywhere - Each year, travel magazines conduct surveys about what are the most popular beaches in America. The hands-down winner every single year is always some beach on the Hawaiian Islands.
5. Other Islands You Can Visit - Travelers love going to Hawaii because of the close proximity of the other islands. You can stay on one island and take a day trip to Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui or the Big Island. Each island has a different style and personality.
6. Water sports - If you can imagine any kind of water sport, Hawaii probably has it. From whale-watching to big-game fishing, from wind-surfing to boogie-boarding, from catamarans to kayaking, Hawaii has it all.
7. Great Dining and Entertainment - Hawaii is famous for it's international cuisine. With all it's restaurants, you can find just about any kind of culinary experience you desire. Along with it's great dining, Hawaii has some of the best entertainment in the Pacific. Whether you tastes run toward night clubs or whether you would like to enjoy a traditional luau, you can find it on Hawaii.
8. Relaxation and Rejuvenation - Hawaii is one of the most laid-back spots in the world. There is something about the atmosphere that just causes you to relax and unwind. You will feel all the cares of the world just melt away during your vacation to Hawaii.
9. The Diverse Culture - Hawaii is the 50th state to join the United States but the culture is still old-world. There are the native dances, there are the legends and traditions and there is the music. When you visit Hawaii, you will still be in the United States but you will feel worlds apart from the hurry-up lifestyle of the mainland.
10. Variety of Accommodations - Do you want a budget hotel or do you want a luxury priced hotel with all the pampering? Do you want a privately owned condominium or a large family home? Whatever you accommodations requirements, you will find it in Hawaii.
There you have it! Ten reasons why people like to visit Hawaii. You want to know a little secret? You really don't need a reason to visit Hawaii. Just go and experience, first-hand, the "Aloha Spirit" you won't experience anywhere in the world!
Top Ten Benefits of a Hawaii Vacation
Hawaii Wedding
The scent of plumeria and jasmine fills the air. The trade winds gently blowing through your hair makes you feel at one with the essence of Hawaii. There is nothing like a Hawaii wedding and it is an experience you will never forget.
Hawaii is the land of romance and it is filled with that unseen force that can be felt by those people who travel to that mystic destination. It is called the spirit of aloha and it means love, kindness and compassion. Just as love, kindness and compassion make up the spirit of aloha, they are also the basis of a lasting relationship that is symbolized by the Hawaii wedding ceremony.
There are so many scenarios that could describe the perfect Hawaii wedding that we couldn't begin to list them here. One couple might take their vows on a private cruise with the dolphins following across the bow. One couple might take their vows at a secluded, private waterfall. One couple might like a sunset wedding followed by a candlelit alfresco dinner right on the beach. You are only limited by your imagination when it comes to planning the perfect Hawaii wedding.
Are you having trouble deciding what you would like to do for your Hawaii wedding? There is plenty of help on any of the Hawaiian Islands. There are wedding coordinators, wedding planners, wedding photographers and much, much more. Since a Hawaii wedding is one of the most popular weddings in the world, you can rest assured that there is always someone who can help you with your wedding planning.
Before you take off for your Hawaii wedding, there are a few rules you must keep in mind. You have to be 18 years old to be married in Hawaii. You have to appear before a license agent to fill out a form and pay a $60 fee in cash. The good news is that there are no blood tests required and there is not citizenship or residence requirement to be married in a Hawaii wedding. Once all the requirements are met, the license is good for 30 days. You can call 808-586-4545 to get the location of the nearest licensing agent to where you are staying.
The sun slowly sets into the sparkling Pacific Ocean as you and your fiancé participate in the ceremony of a beautiful Hawaii wedding. The smell of the sweet fragrance of tropical flowers wafts lightly through the air. The sounds of romantic Hawaiian music flows gently with the winds. Vows are made, promises are rendered and you have just participated in something you will never forget...a Hawaii wedding!
Hawaii Weather
Hawaii is located on the edge of the tropics which means it has two main temperatures...warm and warmer. In fact, the temperature only varies about 15 degrees all year-round and the water temperature stays a comfortable 74 degrees. You can be reasonably sure what the Hawaii weather is going to be like on any given day.
April through November is the warmer and drier time of the year. The Hawaii weather temperatures typically range from 75 degrees to 88 degrees. December through March are a little cooler and temperatures typically range from 68 degrees to 80 degrees. As strange as it may seem, Hawaii and Alaska are the only two states in the United States that have never hit 100 degrees.
Hawaii weather is famous for it's trade winds that come blowing in from the east. The trade winds flow into the mountains and flow upward. This causes the release of moisture so Eastern Hawaii and Northern Hawaii are always cooler and more moist. Western Hawaii and Southern Hawaii are typically drier.
Are you worried about a little rain in your Hawaii weather forecast? Well, it is usually raining somewhere in Hawaii every day BUT you can always drive to where the sun is shining, too! The rain showers only last a couple of minutes and they are normally pretty light.
Because of the consistent Hawaii weather, Hawaii typically has two tourist seasons. The summer tourist season is July and August. The next busy tourist season is from December to March. A lot of people like to get out of the winter in Canada and the United States to go to Hawaii for prime whale-watching season. In fact, you better make your reservations one year in advance if you are going to Hawaii during Christmas or any time in February. It gets VERY booked up during those periods.
Hawaii is a travel spot that has some of the most pleasant and consistent weather in the world. When we say "consistent" we don't mean Hawaii weather is very dull. In fact, you can travel to the different Hawaiian Islands and experience 11 of the world's 13 recognized climate zones. They only climate zones you won't experience somewhere on the Hawaiian Islands is the Artic Zone and the Saharan Zone.
So, Hawaii weather is rarely an excuse for a bad vacation. From the snow at the top of Haleakala to the wettest spot on earth at Mt. Wai'ale'ale on Kauai, from the rain forests of Koa to the beautiful weather on Kaanapali Beach on Maui, most people can find just the kind of Hawaii weather that pleases them the most.
