For such a small Hawaiian island, there are lots of things to do on Lanai – like hikes, 4-wheel drives and secluded beaches. So get off the grid, maybe rent a cottage and experience Lanai!
Hawaii Travel
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 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
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9 Beautiful hotels in Kauai, Hawaii’s garden isle
Where to bunk down on the garden island of Kauai? Check out these 9 top hotels, from a boutique adult getaway to a grand and gracious resort.
12 Cool things to do in Kauai (plus the best beaches)
Kauai has blossomed big time in recent years. So what are the best things to do in Kauai today? Check out these fun Kauai activities and fab restaurants!
Get Wet! 7 Super fun Hawaii water activities
From snorkeling to sailing to SUP, there are oodles of Hawaii water adventures to enjoy when visiting the Aloha state. So haul out your swimsuit – an ocean of watery fun is waiting!
Kauai’s beautiful Allerton and McBryde botanical gardens
Hawai’s lush “garden isle” is a natural spot for two whimsical Kauai botanical gardens known as the Allerton and McBryde Gardens.
Discover hidden Hawaii on an UnCruise Hawaii adventure
Snorkeling with manta rays at night. Enjoying local Hawaiians “talk story.” Canoeing in an outrigger. Our Uncruise Hawaii trip is no ordinary Hawaii cruise!
Aloha! Hawaii cruises for families
Whale watching, volcano exploration and surfing! There are loads of fun things for kids to do on these Hawaii cruises for families.
Stand-up paddle boarding in Kauai on the Hule’ia River
The warm sun on our backs. The still waters sprinkled with sea hibiscus blossoms. Oh, it felt good stand-up paddle boarding on this Kauai river!