Hawaii, nicknamed "The Aloha State" is considered the best place to head when traveling to an island. You have the luxury of not leaving the country, yet experiencing a foreign land. The final state to enter the union is actually six unique large bodies of land. If you want to experience the most at the smallest possible expense, consider a Hawaii travel package.

A Hawaii travel package will let you chose excursions that you will enjoy. There is something for everyone. You can take helicopter tours of the island to see lava fields and crystal waterfalls. There are guided nature tours that show you lush rainforests and tropical animals. There are great beach adventures for snorkeling and surfing. There are also boat trips to see Hawaii's marine life. If you want something a little quieter, you might chose a romantic dinner cruise or a tiki lounge.

Visitors traveling from Maui to Honolulu in a typical Hawaii travel package can do surfing, biking, hiking and fishing while exploring the island. The trip is expensive and can cost more than $1 per mile by air for a flight of 75 miles. The island can also be explored in a 7 day Hawaii cruise ship which covers each of the islands for a day.

The island of Oahu is home to Honolulu, Waikiki and Pearl Harbor and is the only island in the chain that has freeways. It covers 597 square miles and its north shore surfing is especially famous. Honolulu is the 9th largest city in the USA and is the departure and arrival point for cruise ships and airlines. An Oahu vacation is very popular with foreign tourists and most Hawaii vacations will start from there and many include visits to the neighboring islands.

The second biggest island in Hawaii is Maui, with an area of 729 square miles. Some of the most expansive and beautiful beaches on the globe are located in Maui. Maui has recently built its very own airport. Week-long cruises depart from Maui on a regular bases. A Maui vacation package is a really popular and smart choice if you want to take a cruise ship to each of the islands.

The highest prices for travel to Hawaii are directly related to school holidays. This is especially true for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and the summer months. Deciding to travel in October, early November, and May can lead to both the best values and fewer crowds. The best deals for condos can usually be secured by booking Sunday to Sunday. Looking for deals online can yield good results, but the best deals usually come from asking hotel concierges. Concierges have local knowledge and access to vendors who can advise them of deals a visitor could not hope to obtain.