Home to pristine beaches with sparkling sands and blue waters, Hawaii is considered as one of the best beach holiday destinations in the world today. Aside from offering the best of the sun, sea and sand in the US, Hawaii also has a rich and colorful history and culture to take in and plenty of sights and attractions to see.

Originally a major hub for whaling, pineapple and sugar industries, Hawaii is now economically dependent on tourism as well as on the US military. It is made up of an archipelago of more than 19 distinct volcanic islands which are situated on what is considered as a geological “hot spot” right in the heart of the Pacific. Six of these 19 islands are open to tourism and they are: Hawaii or the “Big Island”; Oahu or the “Gathering Place”; Maui or the “Valley Isle”; Kauai or the “Garden Isle”; Molokai or the “Friendly Isle”; and Lanai. If you are planning to visit Hawaii, you can easily look for Hawaii beach vacation rentals in these islands. We have a lot of listings on the different types of Hawaii vacation home rentals that you can stay in so be sure to check them out as you plan your holiday.

Because there are a number of key areas, cities and islands that you can go to, we have listed some of the most popular that you might want to consider visiting first.

Serving as the playground of Hawaiian royalty back in the 19th century, Waikiki continues to offer the same beautiful and pristine beaches to tourists and vacationers today; only now, it has plenty of top hotels, restaurants and other establishments that offer nothing but the best for their guests, making it an excellent destination for your next holiday. To make your holiday even better, you might want to look for Waikiki vacation rentals that would provide you with a more comfortable and pleasurable stay.

As you stay in Waikiki, some of the attractions that you might want to check out include: the Diamond Head Crater, Kapiolani Park, Waikiki Aquarium and the Honolulu Zoo. Consider booking a vacation home rental in Waikiki that is near these attractions to make it easier for you to include them in your trip itinerary. After checking out the attractions, there are a number of activities that you can do such as watching a free movie at the beach, surfing, taking submarine tours or going on a sailing trip.

Waikiki is also famous for being the location of many restaurants that serve the best of local and international fare in the islands, regardless of your budget. When traveling to Hawaii, make sure to consider having a Hawaii vacation in Waikiki especially if you are looking for a destination that has just about everything that you need to have a memorable vacation.

If you are looking for the best Hawaii destination to see the most breathtaking natural wonders in the islands, then you should head to Kauai. The island is covered with lush greenery and is most famous for its beaches and rivers that offer a wide range of activities for tourists. You can go snorkeling, swimming, sunning or surfing at the beaches or try out kayaking in its rivers. Aside from this, you can also go hiking and biking on its numerous trails. Some of the other outdoor recreational activities that you can do on the island include having river tubing adventures, back-country ATV trips and a lot more. Depending on what activities you are planning to do during your trip, make sure to pick a Kauai vacation rental that would be located near the beach or the rivers.

For those who want to have a more relaxing and less adventurous holiday in Kauai, aside from swimming and lounging by the beach, there are a number of tourist attractions that you can go to. These include the Lydgate State Park, the Old Koloa town, the Wailua Falls, the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, Opaekaa Falls, the Kilauea Point Lighthouse and the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, the Hanalei Valley and Bay, the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, the Waimea Canyon and the Koke’e State Park.

Go through our Hawaii vacation rental listings we have and you can find vacation rentals in Hanalei, as well as Kapaa beach vacation homes, Princeville vacation rentals and Poipu beach vacation homes.

A town situated on western Maui, Lahaina is best known for its vibrant nightlife. A lot of tourists who stay in Lahaina vacation rentals go to beaches of Kaanapali and back during the evening to have a piece of the lively activities that occur after the sun sets.

Lahaina is where the Old Lahaina Luau takes place. This luau is said to the best and the most authentic among the Hawaiian luaus in the Pacific, as it offers not just a feast for the eyes but also for the stomach. You might want to schedule your stay at a vacation rental in Lahaina around the luau to enjoy fire dancing, do some hula and taste a wide range of tropical drinks and dishes.

Kailua-Kona, or simply Kona, is located on the Big Island of Hawaii and is a major tourist destination in the state. Look for a Kailua-Kona beach vacation rental to stay in and enjoy activities such as whale watching, going on waterfall tours, rafting and surfing. If you want a break from the adventurous activities, you can take a tour of some of the coffee plantations in the town.

Hilo is another town that is in on the Big Island and is the best place to start if you want to explore the eastern region of the island. Tourist attractions abound Hilo and some that you can include in your itinerary would be the Pacific Tsunami Museum, the Hilo Art Museum, Rainbow Falls, the Lyman House Museum, King Kamehameha Statue, Naha Stone and the Lili’uokalani Gardens. If you want to experience something different, you can head to the Four Mile, which is like a big saltwater swimming pool that has a sandy bottom and is protected from the big blue by a reef. If you are looking for a great place to surf, you can rent one of many beach vacation rentals near Orchidland Surf in Hilo. As for families who would be traveling with children, you may want to go to Richardson’s Ocean Park where the whole family can enjoy cookouts and snorkeling.

To experience the best that nature has to offer as far as beaches and natural wonders are concerned, Hawaii is the place to be. Choose from one of the island destinations or one of the Hawaii vacation specials and Hawaii vacation offers and book a Hawaii vacation rental or that would fit your travel needs and budget and you would surely have a holiday that you would never forget.