1. Hawaii (Big Island) Hawaii is the bigest island and is home to 11 of the worlds 13 climactic zones Visit black sand beaches, play in the snow on Mauna Kea, or hike in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

2. Maui Maui is the second largest island – Catch a sunrise or sunset at Haleakala Crater, watch humpback whales frolic in the sea, or drive the scenic 53-mile Hana highway

3. Lanai Lanai is an island of luxury, known for its resorts and championship golf courses Take a four-wheel drive to the Garden of the Gods, watch the spinner dolphins, or hike along Munro Trail

4. Molokai Molokai takes you back to simpler times, where almost half of the residents are descendants of native Hawaiians – Ride a mule along the worlds highest sea cliffs to visit the former home of missionary Father Damien

5. Oahu Oahu is home to the state capital and the majority of Hawaiis population Watch surfers on the north shore, visit historic Pearl Harbor, or relax on Waikiki Beach

6. Kauai Kauai is the island chains oldest island See the golden Coconut Coast, the enormous Waimea Canyon, or the cliffs of the Na Pali Coast