Hawaii is one of the most spectacular destinations on the planet, with a number of islands dotted around an archipelago. Hawaii is about 3,200 km southwest of the North American mainland, and has a number of characteristics that make it unique among the other American states. Perhaps the most distinctive thing about Hawaii is its geography, which is the primary reason why it is such a lush and beautiful holiday destination.
All of the Hawaiian islanMenusds were formed as a result of volcanic activity, and a number of the dormant volcanoes in the area are major tourist attractions. There are many tour operators that specialise in Hawaii volcano tours around the island, as well as a number of well known travel routes where people can hire their own cars and check out the biggest volcano attractions.

The Hawaiian islands were formed due to an undersea magma source called a hotspot which continues to make new volcanoes to this day. Due to the location of the hotspot in relation to the tectonic plates under the surface, there are only a few active volcanoes on the southern half of the Big Island. The newest of these is called Loihi Seamount, which can be found on the coast of the Big Island. However, while there may still be active volcanoes on Hawaii, the last eruption took place a long time ago in the late 18th century. This huge amount of volcanic activity has made the Big Island the third highest point among the world’s islands, and Mount Kea, the biggest volcano on Hawaii, is actually bigger than Mount Everest if it is measured all the way to its bottom on the sea floor.

Tourism plays a big role in the Hawaiian economy, bringing millions of dollars into the area every year. While the beaches are the obvious draw card for visitors, many people also want to see the inland volcanoes and forests. Several of these inland areas are protected by the National Park Service, including the two national parks called Haleakala National Park near Kula on Maui, and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. This park is the focal point for many of the volcano tours on the island, although there are also numerous travel routes that visit other areas around the archipelago.