A combination of a tourism based economy and the genuine aloha spirit assures that tourism is taken very seriously in the Hawaiian Islands. Blessed with diverse natural surroundings due to its volcanic formation, Hawaii is a popular vacation destination for travelers worldwide and a tropical vacation Americans can take without requiring a passport. Hawaii tourism encompasses world class lodging and accommodations, upscale fine dining, couture shopping for the latest runway trends, and an array of things to do in Hawaii and tours at various spectacular locales on the islands sure to dazzle any world traveler. more... See more text