Millions of tourists search for cheap flights to Hawaii each year. The 2,500km-long archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, tourist cliches aside, has something for everyone - surfers, divers, happy honeymooners, families with small children.
There are six main islands: Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu and Kauai. For first-time visitors to Hawaii or if time is short, Oahu may be the best island. It's the most populous island, Honolulu is the state capital, but it offers the rainforests and hiking trails and city life. Waikiki Beach is very popular with those who like to catch the rays, while the north shore is very popular with surfers who like to catch the waves.
Hawaii (the Big Island) is bigger than all of the other islands combined, and, it has 11 of the world's 13 climactic zones. The snowcapped mountains and active, bubbling volcanoes give way to soft, sandy beaches.
Maui is the second-largest island. The beaches are considered by many to be among the best in the world, and between December and April, it's a popular destination for whale watching.
Kauai is the most northern island. From the Coconut Coast's soft, golden-sand beaches to the Waimea Canyon (the Pacific's Grand Canyon) it's a wonderful destination for adventure travellers.
Molokai and Lanai are idyllic islands, where you can pretend you are the only holidaymaker in the world.
