Hawaii or the Sandwichislands was discovered by the famous James Cook on his third big trip 1778.The Hawaiian Archipelago comprises eight islands and atolls extending across a distance of 1,500 miles (2,400 km). Of these, eight high islands are considered the "main islands" and are located at the southeastern end of the archipelago. These islands are, in order from the northwest to southeast, Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lānai, Kahoolawe, Maui, and Hawaii. The latter is by far the largest, and is very often called the "Big Island" or "Big Isle" to avoid confusion with the state name.

Hawaii has a nice climate. It’s almost never to hot and often there is a refreshing wind. The tempuratures are almost the same all year round with daytime tempuratures averaging 80 fahrenheit (27 celcius). It is also very common with a short rain shower in the afternoon. Hawaii has a beautiful, diverse, nature with high mountains, volcanos, wonderful valleys and really nice beaches.

On Maui you find the wonderful Kaanapali Coast and the great mountain Haleakala, which is the worlds largest dormant volcano. On Maui you also find rainforests filled with alot of birds and flowers. Maui has been voted "Best Pacific Island" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine for sixteen consecutive years.

The island Kauai is called The Garden Island and is maybe the most beautiful of the Hawaiian islands. There is Hanalei Bay which maybe the most beautiful beach in the world. The Manawaiopuna Falls, which are located on this island, are the waterfalls that are seen in the movie Jurassic Park

The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest island and is a volcano island with dramatic nature. The largest mountain peaks are Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Mount Kilauea is an active volcano, located on the Big Island, with lava flowing through a system of tubes into the ocean where it is forming new land. Mount Kilauea has been erupting continuosly since 1983.

Honolulu on the island of Oahu is the capital of Hawaii. Waikiki is the hotel and entertainment place along the beautiful and world famous Waikiki Beach. In Honolulu you will find tha old palace of Lolani. Honolulu also has the worlds largest outdoor shopping mall, called Ala Moana Shoppings Center, with more than 250 stores and 70 restaurants. In Honolulus Chinatown you will find a mix of restaurants, small shops and much more. Situated on Oahu you will find Pearl Harbour and the USS Arizona Memorial, Turtle Beach, North Shore and much more.

Our team has visited Oahu two times, so far, and our hotel recommendation is Marriot Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa on 2552 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu. Phone: +1.800.848.8110. If you plan to rent a car our team recommends Budget at the Hyatt Regency, 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu. Phone +1 808-921-5808.

Some tips from your team are: Waikiki Beach, it is one of the worlds most famous beaches.Visit the Pearl Harbour Memorial and feel the history. Rent a car and drive around the island stopping to enjoy lunch at Haleiwa Joes Seafood grill in Haleiwa and enjoying an oceanview. After lunch try a shave ice at Matsumotos World Famous Shave ice in Haleiwa. Why not stop and visit the turtles at Laniakea also known as Turtle Beach and Honulani. Another place to stop on the drive is Kailua Beach Park. Take a day and climb up Diamond Head Crator. Try a boat tour and maybe swim with the dolphins A truly classic thing to do when in Hawaii is go to a Luau.

 By Johan@journeyreport.com