Around 8 million people visit Hawaii each year with over half of them being from the U.S. There are many reasons why it’s a popular destination for tourists. Here are 8 reasons why you should visit Hawaii this year.
The Locals
The locals of Hawaii really do love visitors. The tourism industry is huge and provides a lot of jobs for those that actually live in Hawaii. It is an unspoken rule that locals need to treat tourists with the “aloha spirit”.
Amazing Weather
It’s true that pretty much anytime is a good time to go to Hawaii. The winter months generally are wetter, but the temperature is always warm. It never feels too hot thanks to the trade winds. If you feel like you need to cool off, there is always an ocean nearby to jump into.
The History And Culture
Hawaii is a very interesting place. Even though it’s technically part of the United States, it has its own minority and an interesting past. Travelers who visit Hawaii can’t say that they left without learning something about the 50th state of the U.S.
Diverse Activities
Hawaii has so much to offer travelers when it comes to activities. There’s everything from tours, to luaus to watersports. If you want to go to Hawaii for an adventure, you can do that. If you just want to relax there, you can do that too.
The Beaches
No matter where you are in Hawaii you aren’t far from the beach. In fact, there are more than 400 named beaches, which are all open to the public. There you will find everything from green, to black, to yellow, to red or white sand.
Fiery Volcanoes
Since there are so many volcanoes in Hawaii there are a lot of activities geared towards them. You can make a trek to the top of Diamond Head, drive to Haleakala or take a helicopter tour over many of the other volcanoes. By far the most popular one to visit is Kilauea as it’s been in a constant state of eruption for over 30 years.
Ease Of Accessibility
If you are a U.S. citizen you don’t need a passport to visit Hawaii. This is great for those that don’t want to travel outside of the country, but want to go to a tropical destination.
Food And Shopping
Hawaii is filled with some amazing food and shopping opportunities. One of the interesting things about the food is that it’s made up of dishes from various cultural influences. As far as shopping goes, there’s everything from inexpensive souvenirs to high end items. There’s pretty much something for every budget.
