HAWAII

Lush valleys, sun-kissed beaches, swaying palms, inviting sea waters — Hawaii is a honeymooners and sun-worshippers paradise. Prominent among the islands that make up the 50th state of the U.S are Oahu, Big Island or Hawaii, Maui, Kauai and Molokai. More than six million people visit these islands every year and go back home sated by the sun, sand and sea of this paradise on earth. There are over a million people in Hawaii, which has a very mixed population — there are native Hawaiians, Caucasians, Japanese and Filipinos here. The Polynesian culture, while it is still on view for tourists, has really merged into a typical “American” social structure…. and Hawaii today is really quite the epitomic American destination. Capital: Honolulu Best time to Visit: 1.It has mainly two seasons summers (May-September) and winters (October-April) 2.The best time to visit Hawaii is during the September-October and April-May. The weather remains pleasant and you can escape the holiday crowd and high prices of peak season. Visiting during this time you will be able to attend the festivals of Aloha (a series of celebrations) usually during September. 3.The peak season in Hawaii is during winters months starting frommid-December to March. The weather is very good during these months and millions of visitors from all over the world come here to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve. 4.The months from June to August are dry and hot with temperature ranging from 75 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit. These months receive comparatively less tourist influx. You can enjoy Hawaii in solitude during this time. Minimum Days required: 5 days Places of Interest: 1.Pearl Harbor 2.Hawai’I Volcanoes National Park 3.Diamond Head 4.Turtle Bay Resort 5.Hanauma Bay 6.Sea Life Park Hawaii 7.Honolulu Climate: 1.Weather in Hawaii is very consistent, with only minor changes in temperature throughout the year. There are really only 2 seasons in Hawaii: summer (called Kau in Hawaiian) from May to October and winter (Hooilo) from November to April. The average daytime summer temperature at sea level is 85º F. (29.4 C) while the average daytime winter temperature is 78º (25.6º C). Temperatures at night are approximately 10º F. lower. Currency: US Dollar Things to carry: 1.Swim wear, sun block, sunglasses are the necessary items that you will need to carry. 2.Light summer clothes, beach sandals, comfortable footwear, formal clothes, a light jacket. How to get there: Air 1.Honolulu is the biggest and the nearest airport from Hawaii. The airport is served by major national and international airlines. Maui and the Big Island are also connected by air to the mainland.