Hawaii is a favorite tropical vacation spot for us, and we’ve visited the Hawaiian islands many times.
Don’t think just beaches though – there’s lots more to Hawaii than kicking back with a cocktail on a beautiful beach!
Quick Hawaii travel information:

Islands: 8 main islands, but there are 137 Hawaiian islands in total
Biggest island: Island of Hawaii
Capital: Honolulu on the island of Oahu
Languages: English and Hawaiian
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
Hawaii trip planning: Find crazy-useful flight, hotel booking and other tips in our Resources guide
5 Fun facts about Hawaii:
1) Surfing was invented by the Polynesians in Hawaii
2) Hawaii is the only place in the USA that grows coffee beans
3) Billboards are illegal in Hawaii
4) You can mail a coconut from Hawaii
5) The highest sea cliffs in the world are on the island of Molokai
Read about these Hawaiian islands:
Kauai
Lanai
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