Hawaii holidays

Escape to sun-drenched and beautiful Hawaii with Kuoni

Say aloha to a sun-drenched paradise on your Hawaii holidays with Kuoni.

Hawaii's
Big Island is famous for its spectacular Volcanoes National Park. Hike through the undisturbed Thurston Lava Tube and, as the sun sets, climb Kilauea Caldera volcano and gaze up at the glistening chandelier of stars.

On your holidays in
Oahu, join fearless surfers riding barrel waves on the north shore or grab a board and start from scratch with a lesson on Waikiki Beach. Visit the Arizona War Memorial at Pearl Harbour, watch divers leap off the cliffs in Waimea Valley National Park, and spend an evening learning to hula dance.

Visit
Maui and dive alongside sea turtles in Molokini’s underwater volcanic crater or spot humpback whales cresting the winter waves off the coast of Wailea. Stand astride your bike watching the sunrise from Haleakala Crater before an adrenalin-pumping ride down rugged slopes.

Trek through velvety green mountains and pass cascading waterfalls on
Kauai’s Napali Coast, or slide over tropical jungles and natural pools on a zipline adventure at Princeville Ranch. Cruise across the Na Pali Coast as dolphins leap in the slipstream, tee off on championship golf courses, and unwind with a traditional Lomi Lomi massage in a sumptuous spa.

Discover our fantastic Hawaii holiday offers.

Hawaii holiday highlights
•   Drive through ‘Valley Isle’
Maui’s diverse landscape of tropical scenery, dramatic volcanoes and black- and white-sand beaches.
•   Head to Waikiki’s famous beach where you can browse shops, dine in excellent restaurants and enjoy fantastic nightlife into the early hours.
•   Combine Hawaii with other incredible destinations, such as glitzy
Las Vegas or stunning San Francisco.

Hawaii honeymoons

Enjoy a blissful honeymoon on one of Hawaii's islands. Stay at one of our paradisical Hawaii hotels, where you can relax and unwind in matrimonial heaven with your other half. For more information see our dedicated Hawaii Honeymoons page.

Hawaii weddings
As a weddings abroad specialist, Kuoni ise the ideal choice to help you plan your perfect Hwaii wedding. Idyllic Hawaii's romantic culture, sandy shores and spectacular scenery make it a magical wedding location. For further information visit our dedicated
Hawaii Weddings page.

USA multi-centre holidays
A vast nation with a limitless domestic airline network, the USA is the perfect multi-centre destination itself. Look beyond its borders and you can combine the US easily with the Caribbean, Bermuda and Mexico. The USA is also the perfect destination to build your own
multi-centre itinerary.

USA tailor made
Tailor make your ideal USA holiday from our vast array of product by combining destinations, hotels, tours and excursions to create your perfect bespoke holiday.

To tailor make your own Kuoni USA holiday or multi-centre itinerary simply:
•   View our online portfolio or request your free copy of our
America & Canada brochure.
•   Then call our USA sales team on
01306 747002. They'll guide you through all of your options and prepare a detailed customised holiday quotation especially for you.
•   You can also
email us to request a bespoke quotation.

USA facts
For more information, inspiration and holiday ideas:
•   See our USA
facts and information
•   Read our USA
i-travel articles

Time difference / local time

GMT -10 hours

Language

English and Hawaiian

Currency

US dollar

Highlights

Oahu
Pearl Harbour
Visit the site of sunken battleship USS Arizona and learn more at four museums - the USS Arizona Memorial, the Battleship Missouri Memorial, The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and the Pacific Aviation Museum.

Diamond Peak
Take in panoramic views over Waikiki and Hololulu from Diamond Head, a popular landmark.

Iolani Palace
Explore the USA's only official royal residence, which is now open to the public.

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Take in wonderful views of Honolulu from this peaceful landmark.

Nuuanu Pali Lookout
This historic site boasts a breathtaking 1,200ft view of the Windward side.

Queen Emma Summer Palace
Peruse this museum dedicated to Queen Emma of Hawaii, wife of King Kamehameha IV.

Maui
Haleakala National Park
This beautiful national park is home to Haleakala Crater, rising over 10,000ft above sea level and host to spectacular sunrises.

Iao Valley
See the famous Iao Needle at this 4,000-acre park, site of the 1790 Battle of Kepaniwai.

Big Island
Volcanoes National Park
This famous attraction is home to one of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea.

Akaka Falls
Take a self-guided walk through lovely scenery, passing two cascading waterfalls.

Kaloko-Honokohau
Discover how early Hawaiians lived as you see fishponds, petroglyphs and temples.

Kealakekua Bay
Visit the place where Captain Cook first set foot on Big Island back in 1778 - and passed away a year later.

Lapakahi
Dating back over 600 years, you can explore this historic, partially-restored fishing settlement.

Puukohola Heiau
See one of Hawaii's largest temples that dates back to the late 1700s. This historic site is part of the National Park System.

Kauai
Waimea Canyon State Park
At 3,500ft deep, the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific' is a stunning natural wonder that's not to be missed.

Kilauea Lighthouse
Admire breathtaking views from this 52ft landmark.

Beaches

Hawaii's islands boast spectacular beaches. Surf on Oahu's North Shore, relax on famous Waikiki Beach, visit Maui's array of black- and white-sand beaches and try watersports on the coast of Big Island.

Passports and Visas

•   Brits must have a full 10-year British Passport that's valid for six months after you return to the UK.
•   You'll also need a USA visa or waiver form/ESTA. Apply for your ESTA at least 72 hours before travelling (http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov).

Events and festivals

January
Ka Molokai Makahiki Festival
Celebrate the harvest with hula, food and traditional games such as tug-of-war, lawn bowling and arm wrestling.

January - March
Hawaii Opera Theatre Season
Watch three spell-binding operas during this five-week season, held at the Neal S Blaisdell Center in Honolulu.

February
Parade of Whales
Celebrate these beautiful animals with floats, music and marching bands.

The Great Maui Whale Festival
Celebrate the endangered humpback whale and learn more about the species, with watches, talks, walks, music and art.

March
Honolulu Festival
Created to promote harmony between Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific, this festival features musicians, performers and artists and a fantastic parade in Waikiki.

April
Merrie Monarch Festival
Join in the fun at this hula competition on Big Island, with a vibrant parade, wonderful exhibitions, concerts and competitions.

May
Maui Classical Music Festival
Watch breathtaking concerts as musicians perform pieces by composers including Beethoven and Bach.

Big Island Film Festival
Celebrate the work of local and international talent with screenings, concerts and talks from film-makers.

June
King Kamehameha Day Celebration
Join Hawaiians in celebrating the king that united these beautiful islands, with a floral parade and music.

Flying time to destination

17¼ hours to Honolulu

Eating/Drinking

•   A popular local dish is 'plate lunch' - rice, macaroni salad and meat or fish such as kalua pork, chicken katsu and mahi mahi.
•   'Pupu' means 'appetiser', and restaurants serve up sumptuous platters of them for you to enjoy.
•   Hungry types should tackle a 'loco moco' - a filling feast of a hamburger steak, an egg, rice and gravy.
•   Cool down with a refreshing 'shave ice' - a snow cone on top of ice cream or azuki beans.
•   When you fancy something sweet, visit a bakery for a hot malasada or Portuguese doughnut.

Good to know

Dialling code
+1 808

Health/Vaccinations
•   No vaccinations are compulsory but it's recommended you have one for tetanus.
•   For more information, contact your GP or a specialist vaccination centre.

Tipping

•   If you're happy with the service, tip 15-20% in restaurants, bars and taxis.
•   Porters can expect anything between $3 and $5 per case – there's normally a Union Rate displayed in reception.
•   Give tour guides about $5 per day.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

• Hawaii enjoys a good climate all year, especially in coastal areas with warm seas. • Summer (April to November) is warmer and drier while winter (December to March) is a bit cooler. • Whale-watching season is from late December to early May.

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