Hawaii Countdown
Volcanic peaks, rainbow valleys, white and black sand beaches, and the Aloha spirit.
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About Hawaii — why count down to it.
Hawaii is America's paradise — and one of the world's most iconic vacation destinations. Whether you're headed to Oahu's famous Waikiki Beach, Maui's Road to Hana, the Big Island's lava flows, or Kauai's Na Pali Coast, a Hawaii countdown builds the kind of excitement that's hard to contain.
Hawaii offers something genuinely unique: you can be on a world-class beach in the morning, hiking through a rainforest by afternoon, and watching lava flow into the ocean at night — all on the same island. It's the only place in the world with so many dramatic ecosystems packed into one destination.
Which island? Oahu for nightlife and history (Pearl Harbor, Waikiki); Maui for romance and luxury; Big Island for volcanic landscapes and star-gazing at Mauna Kea; Kauai for dramatic hiking and privacy.:
Which island? Oahu for nightlife and history (Pearl Harbor, Waikiki); Maui for romance and luxury; Big Island for volcanic landscapes and star-gazing at Mauna Kea; Kauai for dramatic hiking and privacy.
Best time to visit:
Best time to visit: April through early June and September through November offer the best combination of good weather, smaller crowds, and lower prices. December through March is high season (whale watching on Maui!) but more expensive.