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Hawaii

Mark Twain declared Hawaii to be 'the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean', and not even years of mass tourism have managed to prove him wrong. Its very name conjures dreamy images of drinking mai tais to slack-key guitar. But it's not all hibiscus behind the ear and papaya on the chin: it's also hikes along the smoldering crust of a living volcano, hip-hop in Waikiki and snorkelling with vivid fish.

Hawaii Events

With its multitude of cultures and permanently good weather, Hawaii always has something to celebrate. Some of the events to look out for include Hawaii's biggest hula competition, the Merrie Monarch Festival (April); May Day, an extravaganza of lei-making (May); King Kamehameha Day, a state holiday with parades (June); Aloha Festival, a celebration with parades, cultural events, canoe races and Hawaiian music (August to October); the Quicksilver/Eddie Aikau Memorial Big Wave Classic, a surf event held "on O'ahu" when wave heights exceed 6m/20ft (December); and the Ironman Triathlon World Championship on the Big Island (October).

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