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1. Maui ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Hawaii Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
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3. Oahu

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4. Kauai

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5. Honolulu

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6. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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7. Hilo

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8. Molokai

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9. Lanai

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10. Kailua

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11. Hana

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12. Waimea Canyon State Park

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13. Haleakala National Park

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14. Napali Coast State Wilderness Park

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15. Diamond Head State Monument

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16. Mauna Kea Summit

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17. Kilauea Iki Trail

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18. Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

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19. Kalalau Trail

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20. Wai’anapanapa State Park

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21. Kailua Beach Park

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22. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

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23. Lanikai Beach

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24. Napili Beach

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25. Akaka Falls State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The Hawaiian archipelago is made of up of eight major islands surrounded by numerous atolls, bays, and inlets in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. The majority of visitors are drawn to the islands by the promise of long sunny days on the beach and countless hours of water sports in the warm tropical waters, but the six major tourist islands of Hawaii have even more to offer visitors.

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