The traditions of the Hawaiian people add to the mix. Customs, festivals, and faces represent the East, the West, and the Pacific Rim, anchored in the Aloha Spirit and hospitality of the Polynesian people. Attractions range from centuries-old pre-Christian stone heiau (temples) to sprawling botanical gardens and impeccably restored plantation villages that serve as living museums.

Throughout Hawai’i, there are more than ninety museums, cultural sites, and botanical gardens, each reflecting a different facet of the art, history, and people that make up the 50th state.

Hawai’i’s six visitor-accessible islands are like six separate destinations, each island different from the next. The exotic, multicultural nature of the islands gives them the appearance of a foreign destination, yet English is spoken and a passport is not necessary.