The quintessential destination for an island vacation is Hawaii, "The Aloha State." The best of the United States, yet almost its own country, the 50th state is comprised of 6 major islands. A Hawaii travel package will be the best way to take full advantage of the holiday with minimum charges.

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.

Take the typical Hawaii travel package. From Maui to Honolulu, various venues of entertainment are available. Surfing, parasailing, kayaking, hiking, and fishing can all be done in the same tropical paradise vacation. Traveling from island to island requires costly airfare - in fact, when you break down the cost you can pay over $1 per mile! To solve the problem of expensive inter-island travel, many vacationers take advantage of the week-long Hawaii cruises that dock at a different island each day.

An Oahu vacation is one of the most popular Hawaiian choices. Oahu is home to Waikiki, Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. Oahu's North Shore is famous for its surf. Most cruises and airlines depart from Oahu. Oahu has the state's only highways so that you can enjoy all 597 square miles of the island. Trips to the other islands are also available. Most hotel and cruise lines have Oahu vacation packages that offer off-island options.

The 729 square miles of Maui, the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, contain world-class beaches and an increasingly active airport. Many cruise lines start their weeklong cruises around Hawaii in Maui instead of in Honolulu. If you want to have a cruise vacation, a Maui vacation package is one you really owe it to yourself to consider.

Obviously the most popular times to vacation (and thus the highest-priced vacation packages) are during school breaks and summer vacations and during holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. A good way to save money and circumvent the crowds is to book a trip in October, early November, or May. When reserving a condo, try a Saturday to Sunday booking for the most economical choice. Shopping online is generally a good rule when traveling, but talk to the hotel staff because they know local vendors and can usually cut you a great deal.

Hawaii provides an ideal vacation spot for Americans. It is free from the hassles of traveling to another country, but it still seems foreign and exotic. In a typical Hawaii travel package, vacationers will experience many different exciting activities. An Oahu vacation is the most popular with vacationers, as the island is home to Waikiki, Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and famous north shore surfing. For those who wish to visit each island, a Maui vacation package is a good choice as a starting point for a cruise tour to travel around the whole area.