Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to Hawaii
If you think Hawaii is all about floral shirts, Mai Tai's, hula girls and ukuleles, you're in for quite a surprise.
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Best time to visit Hawaii
A guide to the best times to visit Hawaii and what to do when you're there.
Hawaii's paradise valley made for gods and kings
As we emerge through the trees, a spellbinding sight unfolds and my gasps of terror change to awestruck wonder.
Beaches to volcanoes: A Maui Mustang roadtrip
A roadtrip goes to the next level in Maui.
The unvisited Hawaiian coast that is the epicentre of a legend
Getting to one of Hawaii's most beautiful spots, and one of its most sacred, involves hiking the untrodden leeward coast of Oahu.
Only one ship in the world is allowed to do this trip
Even a hurricane - or a misbehaving volcano - can't blight a trip around Hawaii's stunning archipelago.
Why Hawaii is the perfect destination for stargazers
As every local proudly tells me, Hurricane Lane has dumped more than a metre of rain on Hilo in just four days.
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Don lei and say aloha Hawaii, for this is one drop-dead gorgeous part of the world that's not just for surfers and sunbathers. Loaded with natural attractions, watch as molten lava oozes over rock and into the steaming ocean below. See waterfalls tumble spectacularly over cliffs into oceans of azure. Snorkel with manta rays, whale-watch, or zipline through vivid green forests. Don't miss its unique cuisine with a Japanese bent.
