Kauai, Hawaii

This is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, and it's well worth a visit. Kauai is a unique slice of aloha that you won't find on any other island. It's around 100 miles across the channel from Oahu. The beautiful panoramas, waterfalls, natural caverns, and abundant sea life along the Napali coast will enthrall you. There are still areas of the island that are inaccessible.

The Garden Island, as it is known, is still 85 percent jungle and incredibly beautiful. Take a trip to Hanalei, a historic hamlet on the island of Oahu. Examine the pure blue waters of the Queen's spa and the ruins of an ancient Russian fort. It is the world's most distant inhabited island, and the cultural experience will keep you going back for more.

While Christmas was brought to Hawaii by Europeans, the spirit of the season is preserved in indigenous Hawaiian culture through a celebration known as Makahiki.

The Festival of Lights on Kauai is another long-standing island tradition, albeit it does not go back as far as the others. The Festival of Lights is one of the top things to do on Kauai during the Christmas season, especially for visitors. Christmas on Kauai is a whirlwind of excitement and enthusiasm that lingers long after you leave the island. For a Christmas unlike any other, book a suite at Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa.