Travelers to Hawaii come from around the globe for the sugary white sand beaches, warm waters, natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage found nowhere else in the United States. The Aloha State has a lot to offer, so to find the best ways to experience Hawaii, asked an expert panel to nominate the crème de la crème of cruises, resorts, restaurants, attractions and tour companies. Readers then voted for their favorites over a period of four weeks — and the results are in.
Click on each category below to see the full winners list: One of Oahu's top attractions provides glimpses into the cultures of Polynesia (Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, Aotearoa, and Tonga). Each one maintains a separate village, where visitors are regaled with information about celebration and survival in ancient days. Demonstrations, performances, narratives, and even a luau are presented, allowing guests to immerse themselves in tradition.
This boutique yacht that accommodates only 36 guests cruises between four islands: Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii. Visiting secluded spots that are often inaccessible to larger ships, the adventure focuses on the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the islands, with opportunities for an evening feast and Hawaiian jam session with Molokai locals, volcano hikes, and night snorkeling with giant Pacific manta rays. Hilton Waikoloa Village is an expansive oceanfront resort stretching over 60 acres on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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