The Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the world's most beautiful waterfalls. Below we've included links to several of the best waterfalls on the islands, most of which you can actually see without a tour or helicopter (all falls visible from the air only are noted).

On the list of falls below, we've included the height of the falls when possible, a rank (out of 5 stars), noted if it's a seasonal falls (dry in summer), and included any additional access information as necessary. If you discover a falls we've mistakenly left off this list, by all means please contact us and we'll make sure it's added. We've also broken the falls down individually by island if you'd prefer to view them that way: Maui Waterfalls, Kauai Waterfalls, and Big Island of Hawaii Waterfalls. Oahu waterfalls will be coming soon.

Like a lot of visitors to Hawaii, you're probably wondering, which Hawaiian island is the best for you and your travel party? The islands are so diverse, that selecting the right island really is an important decision. And once you've started visiting the islands, coming back to a different island can often feel like a totally different place with a whole new set of experiences, sights, and attractions. Having been to all the major islands, we've already formed some bias on which we favor. But we'll put our bias aside for a while and objectively tell you about the beautiful islands in the Hawaiian chain so you too can pick the island that's just right for you. In due time, we're sure you'll pick your own favorites. The following quiz was developed using a variety of resources around the web. There are many similar quizzes out there, and a lot of chit-chat about the "best" island. Ultimately, if you still can't decide, you might try heading over to TripAdvisor.com and asking your questions there. We usually hang out on a few of the forums daily as well.

OK, let's get right to it - the very best of the Hawaiian islands. If you're like most visitors, you probably want to know the highlights first, the rest later. Or maybe you don't have three months to spare perusing your way around each island, who does right? Most visitors have a few days to a few weeks at most. So we've given a lot of thought to what places would make the highlight real of Hawaii, the top 10 places for each island, with a few honorable mentions to follow up. It's not to say there aren't a few dozen other great stops on each island, we just think these are the very best. Hopefully if you have only a day or two on a particular island, these lists will help you get right to the good stuff.

A question we hear frequently is "What's the best time to travel to Hawaii?" or "When should I visit Hawaii?" This question is typically followed by "What’s the weather like in Hawaii?" You can learn about the general weather conditions on our Hawaii Weather page (also linked at the bottom of this article). On this page we’ll discuss our personal favorite times of the year to visit and why. We should note that this article is written in bias towards the Big Island, Maui, and Kauai, and doesn't detail Oahu as much. We highly recommend checking a local Hawaii calendar online prior to scheduling your trip, thus allowing you to determine what is and what is not occurring on the island of your choice ahead of time. We've detailed a few of the major events (specifically on the Big Island) below. Also, as a general rule of thumb, if you hope to avoid the crowds, then consider planning your trip to avoid holidays. Many folks from the west coast of the mainland (or even from neighboring Oahu) will jump over to the less visited islands for the holiday(s). This is especially true during the Christmas holidays, when things get very busy in the islands.

So you're thinking about Hawaii and here you are at our website. Now what? If you're still on the fence about Hawaii, then hopefully we'll convince you along the way it's one of the most amazing places you could ever visit. And if you've already decided Hawaii is your next vacation stop, then the following steps should help you better start to plan your trip and understand the layout of our site. There's a lot of useful and professional information here, so pull up a chair and lets get to the good stuff.

This article is written for all visitors, but especially first timers...

Before you pack your bags, put on your Aloha shirt, and jump the Pacific Ocean to head to Hawai'i, there are a few basic things you should know about the island, its people, weather, geography, and lifestyle. Furthermore, this section of our guide is meant to help you plan the perfect Hawai'i vacation by covering some of the most essential facts all visitors need to know. On this website we'll cover some of these facts and planning tips including money, when to visit, the weather, what you'll need to pack, the best way to get to the island, online trip planning, accommodations and car rental tips, and include itineraries for the one and two week travelers.

Lastly, if you're like most visitors to the islands, this is an investment. It's your money, your time (planning), and you want to make sure its the best experience possible, the most bang for your buck. Consider this section of our website a tutorial on good investing in Hawai'i.

The islands of Hawaii could each easily be described as paradise. But even paradise has its hazards and we'd be foolish not to at least educate you on a few of them. Please make sure you and those who travel with you know about these hazards. Our statements below are rather candid because we want you to know the truth about the place you are visiting. This isn't Disneyland; it is often wild, rough, and natural law prevails out here. The more you know, the better prepared you are to avoid the hazards of our beautiful islands. We've made this short section a chapter in all of our recent guidebooks, and that should show how much emphasis we put on this subject.

On any island (including Oahu in our honest opinion) a rental car in Hawaii is definitely the best option for getting around the island you're visiting and viewing all the sights we detail both here on our website and in our physical guidebooks. The rental rates in Hawai'i are some of the cheapest anywhere in the world because the competition is fierce.

There is no *serious* bus service on the islands, excluding Oahu, and taxi services are both expensive and illogical for sight-seeing purposes. Mopeds and bikes can be a practical alternative for day excursions along the drier south coastlines, but generally are not as useful in other parts of the island, especially where long distances and/or rain storms may prevail between locations you'll want to see.

If it's Hawaii tourism data you're looking for, then you're in the right place. We'll cover the latest tourism trends on the Hawaiian islands and provide a series of graphics and summarized data to give you a good idea of what's happening by the numbers.

So you want to know 'All about Hawaii?' Well you're in the right place.

The following is a cumulation of links throughout our website and across the web that you should find useful for all-things-Hawaii. From history and culture to the flora and fauna, this is the article for anyone looking to learn more about the Aloha State.

A few of the 'hot' topics folks seek regarding the islands are the History of Hawaii, the Weather in Hawaii, and both when to visit Hawaii as well as Hawaiian Language and Shaka.

The Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the worlds most beautiful gardens, arboretums, and landscapes. Below we've included links to several of the best gardens on the islands, most of which require admission, but at a price worth paying.

On the list of gardens below, we've included the admission price when possible, a rank (out of 5 stars), general location, and included any additional information as necessary. If you discover a garden we've mistakenly left off this list, by all means please contact us and we'll make sure it's added.

Our Hawaiian to English names translation page has been combined into an easy to download PDF document. The list of Hawaii names is extremely long and thorough (we'd hate to leave anyone out) and it's easy to download/view in a PDF document. Please make note that this translation is for FUN only. The names used in Hawaiian culture often have meaning, and should not be used lightly or carelessly. Find your name and use it in a respectful manner. Enjoy, have fun, and Mahalo!

Below we'll cover a few tips for selecting the perfect hotel, condo, resort, bed and breakfast, or house/cabin rental.

1.) As we’ve said already on this site in multiple places, booking online is your best bet for discovering good values and saving money. Booking a room along with a car or flight will especially save you money, as many online companies have pre-negotiated rates for “packaged” trips.

Hawaii is a land of diversity, a land of much beauty and of many contradictions. Mother Nature pulled out all the stops when forming this place. And the life that has since inhabited these green gems is as diverse as the entire world itself. From lush rainforests to barren deserts, Hawaii is as eclectic a place as you'll ever visit. A favorite get-away for people around the world, Hawai'i has become famous for its miles of beaches, erupting volcanoes, lush rainforests, and exotic flora and fauna. Let's take a look at what makes Hawaii like no place else on earth.

The Road to Hana is famous the world over for its stunning coastal beauty, diverse array of wayside parks, and gorgeous waterfalls. The Road to Hana is undeveloped Hawaii at its finest. There are very few words that can describe the beauty of the Road to Hana - the verdant cliffs and fertile valleys bursting with waterfalls are candy for your eyes. Dozens of curves hug the Hana coastline and gaze over blue ocean that stretches uninterrupted all the way to the Alaskan coastline. Coupled with black, red, and white sand beaches, a multitude of trails, and a duo of beautiful gardens and you’ve discovered the premier drive in Hawaii - the Road to Hana.