Time:

There's no Daylight Savings Time in Hawaii. During the months when it's not in effect on the U.S. mainland, Hawaii is two hours behind the West Coast, four hours behind the Midwest and five hours behind the East. Add an hour to those differentials during DST.

Language:

While Hawaii is an exotic destination, it's still the 50th State in the United States and English is the official language. But the rich, multi-ethnic heritage means you'll hear echoes of Asia, Europe and South America in the delightful local "pidgin."

Climate:

The weather is close to perfect year-round with daytime temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s, slightly warmer in the summer. The northeast tradewinds provide refreshing breezes. Rain showers usually fall in the evening and early morning hours, predominately over the mountain ranges. The temperature of the ocean ranges from 68 to 80 degrees