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Introducing Hawaii:

So many states claim uniqueness, and Hawaii does too. It now even boasts that it’s the birthplace of the USA’s 44th president, Barack Obama. But this string of emerald islands in the cobalt-blue Pacific Ocean, over 2000 miles from any continent, takes a little work to get to. So you may wonder: will that be time and money well spent?

We’re so glad you asked: cue the galloping Hawaii Five-0 theme music and watch surfers carve a thunderous ocean, Elvis croon and lei-draped beauties dance hula ’neath windrustled palms.

Hawaii, as tourist bureaus and Hollywood constantly remind us, is ‘paradise.’ Push past the hype and what do you find? Darned if they’re not right. Hawaii is hiking sculpted cliffs or diving coral-reef cities in the morning and drinking mai tais to slack-key guitar at sunset. It’s slurping juicy papayas with hibiscus flowers in your hair; it’s Pacific Rim cuisine, fiery volcanoes and cavorting whales. By serendipity and design, Hawaii is an almost flawless destination. It’s an enchanting multicultural society with roots in Polynesia, Asia, North America and Europe, and it’s an expression of nature at its most luscious and divine.

About seven million visitors come to experience paradise annually, but the islands are not as crushed with sun-baked tourists and cooing honeymooners as that sounds. If you want a cushy resort vacation, head for Oahu’s Waikiki or West Maui. For something cheaper or more adventurous, aim for the Big Island or Kauaʻi. If time is short, stick to one island and make the most of it. Honolulu is a teeming cultural and economic powerhouse, but in under an hour you can be alone in the rainforest or snoozing on white sand.

Locals know that Hawaii isn’t really paradise, but on any given day it can sure feel like it.

Experience Hawaii

Visit beautiful Hawaii, where white sand beaches, majestic waterfalls and tropical tradewinds all beckon to families, romantics and adventurers alike. And where Marriott says "Aloha" with an array of comfortable, Hawaii hotels that offer locations and amenities for the vacation of a lifetime.

Plan your stay at a Hawaii resort on the island of Kauai. Also known as "The Garden Island," this lush island landscape features tropical forests, towering 4,000-foot cliffs – and the breathtaking Mount Waialeale, one of the wettest places on Earth.

On Oahu, history and unforgettable natural beauty meet. From the exciting shores of Waikiki Beach to the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, the Polynesian Cultural Center to Hanauma Bay and the Iolani Palace – with Hawaii hotel accommodations on Oahu, you can discover all this enchanting island has to offer.

At Marriott’s Hawaii resorts in Maui, guests can enjoy a beautiful sunrise at the rim of Haleakala Crater in Haleakala National Park, snorkeling at Molokini, which is widely regarded as one of the top-10 dive spots in the world, or simply bask in the sun on miles of soft sand beaches.

For those staying on Hawaii's Big Island, don’t miss the chance to see Kilauea – possibly the world’s most active volcano – or relax on black-sand beaches, hike ancient Hawaiian temples, and see the birthplace of Hawaii’s first monarch, King Kamehameha the Great.

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