There’s only one place in the world where the warmth of the sun is eclipsed only by the warmth of the Aloha spirit. The cool breezes that carry the echoes of ukuleles down shaded avenues and cliffside roads. Waves that tickle your toes on white, stunning red or black beaches. The mighty bellows of smoke that send signals to the skies as gray grounds glow with slow rivulets of lava. The tangible slowing of time as hula dancers sway with the trees and shedding of cares as surfers of all ages crinkle their eyes with a smile and remind you to “hang loose.”

All of these are the lasting impressions you’ll take home after your visit to the Hawaiian Islands. An American paradise, the youngest of our 50 states incorporates the very best of domestic travel—from comfort, familiarity, language, currency and ease—with the laid back way of life and natural beauty only the tropics can provide.

Travel by Beth plans island hopping Hawaiian vacations as well as Hawaiian cruises.