Hawaii is an archipelago of eight islands in which each has its own personality. Six of them, Oahu, Big Island, Maui, Kauai, Lanai and Molokai, constitute the most important tourist attractions, but the entire archipelago represents the closest definition to paradise.

The first residents of Hawaii were Polynesians who traveled to the islands in double-hulled canoes from the Marquesas Islands and Tahiti islands in the South Pacific. Their culture and traditions still remain and are breathed into the spirit of the

The People of Hawai'i

What really makes Hawai'i so special is the diversity of its population is composed of Native Hawaiians, Asian Americans, Caucasians, Asians, Hispanics, African Americans, Native Americans and many more.

Over the years, Hawai'i has become the model for the many different races living peacefully. The ethnic majority is 58% for Asians and natives, and is 30% for Caucasians.

The holidays are usually filled with professional dancers in hula. For many Hawaiian Hula dance is a reflection of life, is a way of transmitting history to successive generations.

Weather

Hawai'i's climate is fairly constant, with only slight changes in temperature throughout the year. It is the perfect place for outdoor activities with an average daily temperature of 25 ° - 29 ° C (78 ° - 85 ° F) throughout the year.

Sports

People enjoy the outdoors during all seasons. Water sports such as surfing, body boarding, body surfing, fishing, diving, canoeing and windsurfing are among the most popular. Other sports and activities such as volleyball, tennis, hiking, golf, running, cycling, hang gliding, parachuting, aviation, sailing and horse riding can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Honolulu is home to some of the world's major sporting events each year, including the Triple Crown of Surfing, Honolulu Marathon, the Ironman Triathlon World Championship, the race of the Transpacific Yacht Club, the NFL Pro Bowl Tournament Hawaii Golf Open Windsurfing Championship and the Pacific Rim.

Nightlife

Honolulu is the perfect place for a night out. The island offers activities for all tastes and is therefore to sample the variety of gourmet dishes, as if to dance all night or even to walk on the beach under the moonlight.

Cultural Activities

The activities, events, museums and cultural organizations enrich the experience of Hawai'i and reflect the multicultural environment of Honolulu.

The International Film Festival attracts filmmakers and Hawai'i audiences around the world. The Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, the Opera Theatre of Hawai'i, several dance companies, shows pop / rock and theatrical productions both foreign and local are presented throughout the year.

The world-renowned museums such as the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, the Academy of Arts and the Contemporary Museum Honolulu, house unique collections.

Ethnic events and celebrations such as Chinese New Year Dance Festival Japan (Japanese Bon Dance Season) Hoolaulea Hawaiian party, the Portuguese Cultural Festival (Festa Portuguese Cultural Heritage Festival), Festival Dragon Boat Hawaiian (Hawaii 'i Dragon Boat Festival) Celebration of King Kamehameha Day, the festival of the Week Aloha (Aloha Week), the Cherry Blossom Festival (Blosom Cherry Festival), Festival of the Narcissus (Narcissus Festival), and many others festivals provide an opportunity to experience the unique multicultural diversity of Hawai'i.

Famous Attractions

The Islands of Hawai'i include some of the landscapes and world famous attractions such as Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center, Volcanoes National Park, Haleakala National Park, Waimea Canyon and LIolani Palace.

Public Transport

Travelling is easy and inexpensive O'ahu. With one of the best public transport services in the United States, the bus service "TheBus" of the island offers a very efficient service bound for all sites on O'ahu. Tickets (tickets) are $ 40 per month for unlimited routes