LET´S KNOW HAWAII

The fresh, floral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking, natural beauty renews you. Look around. There’s no place on earth like Hawaii. Whether you're a new visitor or returning, our six unique islands offer distinct experiences that will entice any traveler. We warmly invite you to explore our islands and discover your ideal travel experience.

Your First Trip to Hawaii

Discover why the six Islands of Aloha are home to treasures unlike any other on earth: The dramatic cliffs of the Napali Coast on Kauai. The vibrant shores of Waikiki Beach on Oahu. The miles of white sands of Papohaku Beach on Molokai. The dolphin friendly waters of Hulopoe Bay on Lanai. The summit of Haleakala on Maui. The primal energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island. It won’t be easy choosing which island to visit on your first trip to Hawaii, but you’ll find there are no wrong answers.

You’ll likely begin your adventure at Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu. This is Hawaii's major airport, serving as the entry point for most of Hawaii's visitors. All major domestic carriers and many international carriers serve Oahu, so you can get here from just about anywhere. There are also direct flights from the U.S. mainland to Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island, but for the most part, you may need to connect through Oahu to get to the neighbor islands including Lanai and Molokai.

Then breathe deep. Smell the fresh plumeria in the air. Visit the historic landmarks of Hawaii and learn about the rich culture of the islands. Explore off-the-beaten-path destinations, from hidden beaches to small towns that you won’t find on a postcard. Learn to surf, snorkel or kayak and earn your Hawaii suntan. And don’t forget to go to an authentic luau where you can get a taste of Hawaiian culture and watch the art of the hula. You’ll find the itineraries on Hawaii are endless. From romantic escapades to family fun; from whale watching to walking on a volcano; you can do it all or you can simply sit back and do nothing. Explore Hawaii’s six unique islands and you’re sure to find your first trip to Hawaii won’t be your last. Learn more about things to do, activities and shopping in Hawaii.

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

What is Hawaii Regional Cuisine? 

In 1991, 12 Hawaii chefs established Hawaii Regional Cuisine, a culinary movement that inventively blends Hawaii’s diverse, ethnic flavors with the cuisine of the world. Hawaii Regional Cuisine takes advantage of the freshest island ingredients: cattle raised on the upland pastures of Hawaii Island, fruits and vegetables grown from rich, volcanic soil in Upcountry Maui, and some of the best quality fish in the world, to name a few.

Where can I experience Hawaii Regional Cuisine? 

Today, you can experience Hawaii Regional Cuisine throughout the islands by a variety of esteemed chefs. The 12 original award-winning chefs continue to dream up mouth-watering entrees and signature desserts in world-renowned restaurants. From Waikiki to Waimea.

If we talk about meat, as highlight dish Kalbi Ribs, pork ribs with soy sauce and sesame, a very original dish with an oriental touch, as well as Kallua Pig, pork wrapped in banana leaves and coconut is roasted in a imu, a natural oven is a hole dug in the ground and filled with volcanic stones. And Lau Lau is a perfect mix of fish and meat, and also one of the most typical dishes of Hawaii. It is prepared under the earth, and is made with pork, beef or chicken wrapped in taro leaves (a tuber of Tahitian origin, grown only in tropical and very digestive), and to which is added a little buttefish , a fish named for its high fat content. Another dish is the Hawaiian Plate Lunch, consisting of fried fish, chicken teriyaki, rice, macaroni salad are gravy. We can also enjoy a delicious pork with pineapple.

Turning to sweet dishes, we see that the most typical reached the island centuries ago by the hand of the Portuguese. Examples we have the Sweet Pao-made ​​with eggs, butter, flour and sugar, the fluffy buns stuffed malasadas-cream and chocolate. But Hawaii has one of the tastiest natural desserts all pineapple. It is considered the best in the world, making plantations are part of the everyday landscape of the country. And more: tropical fruits, in all its variants (avocado, banana, coconut, papaya, mango, guava or litchi), are truly spectacular. We can also highlight or manju rainbow scrapings, which are pastries filled with apple, pineapple or coconut.

Finally, the typical drinks of Hawaii: Hawaiian tiki cocktails like the Blue Hawaii or Mai-Tai, both with rum. The second drink uses Barbadian rum, Jamaican and Haitian. In both cases mixed with tropical fruit juices. The okolehao is a typical liquor made ​​from Ti plant. The Kawa-Kawa, who is originally from Oceania has become very popular in Hawaii, where they have become commercial plantations of Maui, Molokai, Kauai and Oahu. The wine is produced on the island of Maui and in Hawaii, and we mainly produce fruit wines, sparkling like pineapple.

TYPICAL DANCE HAWAII

In order hawaii is an island of poetic tradition and tranquility ideal for the whole family.