It's the beaches. No, wait, it's the scenery. Nope, it's the weather. No, it's the people. Or the vibe. Or... Whatever it is, Hawaii has... 
Remembering Pearl Harbor attack 70 years laterSeventy years ago on Wednesday, one of the world's great paradises became one of the world's most hellish flashpoints. 
Kauai remains a popular film locationKauai has been a favorite film location since it stood in for Bali Hai in the 1958 movie version of "South Pacific." It has been Maui in the... 
Haleakala, Hawaii: Greeting the dawn from on highFace it — we were born way too late. Barring a biblical revelation, we'll never know what the Beginning of Everything looked like,... |
More Destinations
Caribbean & Bermuda
It's time to plan your Caribbean cruise.
West
The region blends rugged beauty with bustling metropolises.
STAY CONNECTED
spotlights from the los angeles times
Valentine's Day special
Get 62% off -- $99 for a couple's massage lesson (reg. $260).
Play L.A. Times games
Click here to twist words, smash eggs and save a monkey.
Get LA's 'it' read
Order LA, Los Angeles Times Magazine for only $10 a year.
L.A. Times on Google+
Get handpicked stories and more. Put us in your circle.
More on Hawaii
Honolulu's hotel scene is jumping
The hotel scene in Honolulu never seems to sleep these days. You'll find new players, old favorites and lots of change. Here is a recap of...
Hawaii: 20 Big Island meals for less than $20
Fourteen world-class resorts hug the rugged coastline of Hawaii's Big Island. Scores of pricey, high-end restaurants cater to the well-...
Jorge Garcia gives an insider's tour of 'Lost' locations in Hawaii
"In a world of conflict and strife, there is but one fact we all can agree upon: Everybody loves Hugo."
Hawaii’s newest crop: Chocolate
The TV commercial for an insurance company — the one in which a gecko is seen putting a dollar bill that's bigger than it is into a...
Volcano expedition is a chopper ride to remember
I could see a river of flame below me, a glowing red lava tube that sliced across the jagged black landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National...
The keeper of the flame in Maui
I would rather eat paste than poi, and I hate buffet lines, so I thought I wasn't the luau type. Family-style service, upscale Hawaiian fare...
Niihau's unspoiled version of paradise
Visitors to the privately owned island are discouraged from mingling with the natives, but the isle's charms make mainlanders feel welcome.
In Hawaii, Thanksgiving moves to the beach
Families take advantage of the abundance of scenic coastline to make the day that much more fun.
Oahu's North Shore hosts the Super Bowl of surfin
Every year, the world's best surfers flock to Oahu's North Shore for the sport's Triple Crown. The waves are phenomenal -- as long as the...
Looking to get away? Browse our destination and topics pages to read about vacation ideas, view photos and videos and get advice from our experts.
 California
|
 Mexico
|
 Las Vegas
|
 Hawaii
|
 Europe
|
|
More Destinations
|
Themes
|
Save over 
