Hawaii
Travel Guide

North America - United States of America - Hawaii

Hawái, or Hawaii, is one of the US archipelagos and one of the most popular in the world.To many, these islands get the idea of paradise in detail since its flora, fauna and landscapes create wonderful sights. Placed in the middle of the Pacific, they are state 50 of the USA, a group of 6 islands to visit filled with treasures: deserted beaches, cliffs, falls, active volcanoes, deserts buried under lava or plam trees... dancing in the wind sprinkled turquoise sea.
Hawaii is synonymus of beaches, surf, sunsets, green lands and hula dances at the rythm of the ukelele. Bu that's not nearly the end of it: It's persons' traditions have a personal stamp and have made for a unique culture transmitted over generations for centuries. Hawai natives are happy, sporty, kind, quiet and optimistic. They're said to be the Americans with the longest life expectancy, which must be related to their environment and all it includes. Not only nature plays a capital role, their cookery does too. Inhabitants have tropical fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and legumes, all of which turn their meals into nice, healthy and balanced meetings. Hawaii's lifestyle hooks up: it's easy to get to the islands... Leaving them is a whole different story!

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Hawaii Overview

Language

Hawaii's official languages are English and Malay-Polynesian, the islands' native language. In time, English has become the common language, though 'till the XVIII century it was the opposite. Though Malay-Polynesian is now only spoken by a small amount of the population, it's part of hawaii's culture and ID.

Weather

Hawaii has different micro-climates in each of its islands. In fact it's one of the most weather diversed places in the world! The big picture would be they all have a never-ending spring, and there's little temperature difference between Summer and Winter, though a sweater might come in handy in the later by nightfall. It's a must to wear the trunks in summer dor a swim! Anyway, that's possible all day long, wether at the sea or at a pool.
About the microclimates, that's due to the volcanoes. They make big height differences in the same area – the top versus the mountain side which is by the sea make for a desert in one place and a tropical just a few miles away!

Money

American Dollar (USD). Belonging in the US, Hawaii shares the rest of the country's currency. Though you can find ATMs, bancs and exchange points in main cities, it's advisable to take cash to more remote areas or smaller islands.

When to go

Among April and June, just after the rain season. The islands are green, the Sun is shinning but it's not too hot. Besides, it's the low season so flights are usually cheaper.

Days

12 days. Depending where you come from, Hawaii may be closer to you, but anyhow it's best to have plenty of time to visit, at least 3 or 4 of its islands. Common knowledge says 3 days per island... so it's basic maths!

Surroundings

Kaho’olawe (Island in Hawaii) Island
Puuwai (isla de Hawaii) Island
Midway Atoll (Group of islands)
Johnston Atoll (Group of islands)
Kiribati (Country)

Store Hours

Shops open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6ppm, though in cities and touristic areas some remain open 'till 9pm. Bancs are open from Monday t Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.