Your first trip to Hawaii

courtesy of Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau

Smell the fresh plumeria in the air. See sapphire seas, emerald valleys, and halos of rainbow arches. Feel the warm radiance of the sun on your cheeks while a cool rush of ocean water sucks the sand from between your toes.

It's no secret that the Islands of Aloha are a scenic paradise for the senses, but an exploration of the rich cultural history of the Hawaiian people makes your first visit to the islands even richer. With so much to experience, you'll find the warm embrace of Hawaii waiting for you on your second visit and beyond.

6 Things To Do on Your First Trip to Hawaii:

• Enjoy the stunning scenery from various points along Kauai's Napali Coast.
• Visit the USS Arizona and USS Missouri memorials in Oahu's Pearl Harbor.
• Take a mule ride down to the Kalaupapa Peninsula on Molokai.
• Drive the Munro Trail on Lanai for incredible views.
• Take the long, winding, scenic road to Hana on Maui.
• View the active Kilauea Volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island.