Whether you're traveling on a budget or planning a luxurious spa vacation... whether you crave world-class shopping or untracked beaches... whether you desire non-stop family-friendly activities or a romantic wonderland to call your own... this is the place to plan your escape. The following links will provide everything you need to plan your vacation -- from accommodations to activities to dining to romance - it's all here at your fingertips.

Hawaii is as much a state of mind as a state of the union. And your state of mind about your vacation should be as much a part of your decision about where to stay as how much you want to spend. Lo oking for lots of activities, shopping and restaurants steps from your room? Hawaii's full-service beach resorts set the world standard. Bringing the gang for a family getaway? Maybe you need several bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen right near the beach - condominium rentals in Hawaii are plentiful and a great value. Solitude? How about a charming bed & breakfast in some cool upcountry meadow? And if you've been to our islands before, why not try something different this time? A small boutique hotel, a private home it will only add to the richness of your memories.

Thrills, Fun, Excitement. Unwind, relax, re-charge. Then get up, get down and go for it. That's been the Hawaiian way for a thousand years, but it's never been more fun than right now. On the Water. Kayak among sheltered coves and grottoes. Learn to surf or windsurf in one lesson, and from the best in the world. Sail away on sleek catamarans and magnificent yachts, or zip over the waves on super-fast ocean rafts. Get your kicks jet skiing, para-sailing, and water skiing. (Sometimes in winter, you can even snow ski down a volcano!) Go scuba-diving, whale-watching, snorkeling, and outrigger canoeing. Take in one of our state-of-the-art marine parks and aquariums, or ride a real submarine for an up-close look at the wonders of the reefs. And if you've ever craved the challenge of deep-sea, big-game fishing, there's no better place for it than Hawaii.

The Tastes of Paradise. There's an old saying among travelers: "If the food is good, the vacation is good." Well, the food has always been good in Hawaii, but in recent years it's become flat-out fantastic. Choices, choices, choices.
Glorious Gourmet. Have you heard of Hawaii Regional Cuisine? It began when a group of Hawaii master chefs formed an association to create a world-class destination cuisine, and it's gone on to win enthusiastic acclaim and countless international culinary awards. Marrying the best techniques from Europe, Asia and America, emphasizing custom-grown local veggies, dewy-fresh island fruit, and mouth-watering tropical fish like Ono, Opah, and Opakapaka - caught on the morning you eat it - and with dazzling creativity applied to every aspect of every dish, Hawaii Regional Cuisine is a culinary experience of the first rank.

Love is in the Air. Believe it or not, there really is no word for "romance" in the native Hawaiian language. "Hoonanea" comes closest, meaning as it does "to pass the time in pleasure." And when you come to Hawaii seeking romance - whether for a honeymoon, or a wedding, or that unforgettable getaway with the one you love - you'll find time passing in sweet pleasure no matter what you and your special someone are doing.

These are the pictures every other destination in the world tries to imitate, but they just can't: You're strolling together by the light of mystic lanterns and torches, the glow of an orange moon on your glistening white beach. Or perhaps you're riding horseback through sparkling surf, with the palms swaying in the balmy breeze. Or maybe it's the hula dancers that are swaying, under a Banyan tree, to the serenade of steel guitars and ukuleles. Or it could be that once-in-a-lifetime kiss, intoxicated by the scents of plumeria and night-blooming jasmine.