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.
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.
A simple building that holds the key to Hawaii's history
Lyman Museum and Mission House is one of the oldest buildings in Hawaii and speaks volumes about the 50th state's history.
Hawaii's hotel that's most famous for hosting US presidents
Musicians, movie stars and royalty all feature but Kahala hotel is most famous for hosting US presidents.
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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.
