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Hawaii
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.

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The best places to stay

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

    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

      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

        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

          Where to eat and drink

          Visitors used to come to Hawaii for the beautiful beaches, not the food. Now, the culinary scene is booming.

            The beautiful and unique landscape of coastal Oahu, Hawaii and the Kualoa Ranch where Jurassic Park was filmed as shot from an altitude of about 1000 feet over the Pacific Ocean. tra15-rants
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            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

              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

                The most spectacular volcanoes in Hawaii

                Witness sublime spectacles spewing forth.

                  North America’s ‘Lost World’.

                  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.

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