How to Prepare for a Wonderful Vacation and Travel in Hawaii?

We have gathered basic travelling information for vacation and travels in Hawaii, one of the most desired travel destination in the world.

Background Information:

Hawaii is the only state that is not part of the North American continent. It is also the southernmost of the states, lying about as far south as central Mexico. A chain of 132 islands make up the state we call Hawaii, though we generally only think of the eight main islands, each of which is the top of a submerged volcanic mountain. The remaining 124 islands together only comprise about three square miles and are not fit for human habitation. All of the main islands, with the exception of Kahoolawe, are inhabited.

Hawaii: Hawaii is the largest of the habitable Hawaiian islands and covers 4,038 square miles. This island was formed by five volcanoes, two of which are still active. Kohala is on the northern side of the island. Hualalai is in the west. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are toward the center of the island. Kilauea is located on the eastern side of Mauna Loa. Mauna Kea, at 13,796 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the state. Mauna Loa and Kilauea are still active volcanoes and erupt intermittently, sometimes spewing fiery lava streams flowing down the mountains to the sea.

The north and southeastern coast of Hawaii is protected by high cliffs with silvery waterfalls falling over the edge and into the ocean below. Take a virtual field trip of Hawai`i.

Maui: Maui was formed by two volcanoes and is often called the Valley Island because of the many canyons that cut into the two mountains. A low isthmus passes between the two mountains creating a fertile area for growing sugar cane. Haleakala, the highest point on Maui, also contains the world's largest dormant volcanic crater, at least for now. Haleakala is considered active and is expected to erupt sometime within the next 200 years. Take a virtual field trip of Maui.

Geographic Information

Borders Hawaii is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean about 2,400 miles southwest of the Continental United States.
Total Area The Hawaiian Islands cover 10,932 square miles. Hawaii is ranked as the 43rd largest of the 50 states ahead of Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts.
Land Area 6,423 square miles of Hawaii are land areas.
Water Area 4,508 square miles of Hawaii are covered by water, most of it the Pacific Ocean.
Highest Point The highest point in Hawaii is Mauna Kea reaching 13,796 feet into the sky. For more information, visit the U.S. Geological Survey's page about Mauna Kea.
Lowest Point The lowest point in Hawaii is at water's (Pacific Ocean) edge; sea level.
Mean Elevation The Mean Elevation of the state of Hawaii is 3,030 feet above sea level.
Major Rivers Wailuku River (Hawaii), Anahulu River (Oahu)
Major Lakes Salt Lake

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