What place is most like Hawaii?

Panoramic view of St. Lucia's Piton Mountains. For those travelers, Saint Lucia might be the closest you can get to tropical island getaway that offers a similar (perhaps even better) experience as Hawaii.



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As a result of this exodus, nearly 50% of all Native Hawaiians live outside of Hawaii. California hosts the largest Hawaiian diaspora community, followed by Washington state and Nevada.

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BEST FOR FAMILIES: Both destinations are fantastic places to visit with families of all ages. Fiji wins by a small amount because its kids clubs are so famous and fabulous. BEST FOR ADVENTURE: Fiji has adventure, but Hawaii is the adventure capital of the world, so it wins.

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The Bahamas is a great sabbatical pick because it's an ideal East Coast Hawaii alternative. Traveling to the Bahamas is much more convenient and cost-effective for those living on or near the East Coast.

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French Polynesia Is Like Hawaii but Without the Crowds.

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Here are 10 great vacation destinations for Hawaii residents:
  • #10 Australia. With round-trip flights direct from Honolulu for under $600 to either Sydney or Melbourne, this a great vacation choice for Hawaii residents. ...
  • #9 New Zealand. ...
  • #8 Thailand. ...
  • #7 Japan. ...
  • #6 Fiji. ...
  • #5 Southern California. ...
  • #4 Alaska. ...
  • #3 Vancouver.


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Summary: The Bahamas is a better option than the beaches in Hawaii due to its stunning and distinctive shoreline. However, if you enjoy trekking in the mountains, Hawaii can be a great choice too.

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There are many comparisons between Hawaii and the Azores. Both are volcanic islands created from volcanic eruptions more than 70 million years ago. Both are a chain of islands, none of which are close to each another.

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Generally speaking, hotels and resorts in the Caribbean tend to be more affordable than those in Hawaii. This is especially true if you want to visit the more popular islands like Oahu and Maui. The same goes for using points; Hawaii will cost more points than most Caribbean resorts.

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A study by Kamehameha Schools cited the high cost of living coupled with a lack of job opportunities and career growth in Hawaii. Hawaii's cost of housing is 214% higher than the national average and the overall cost of living is 84% higher than the national average, according to Payscale.

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Oahu is the most populated of all the main Hawaiian Islands. With nearly one million residents, it is home to Honolulu-- the state's capital-- as well as Waikiki and Pearl Harbor. Oahu is the most popular island to move to because the job opportunities and salaries are higher here.

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But the real population story is about Native Hawaiians, those who are descended from the original people of Hawaii and who today make up 6% of the islands' population, or 21% if you include those who are part-Hawaiian.

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