The islands, which are the projecting mountain tops of the largest range in the world, are Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and The Big Island of Hawaii.

Now find out which islands are best for what before you jet off on the holiday of a lifetime.

Best for beaches
Maui is the second largest of the eight islands and boasts some of the world’s most brilliant beaches. It’s also home to the largest dormant volcano in the world – Haleakala – from which you can get a fantastic view.

Best for rainforests
Kauai has been dubbed the ‘Garden Island’ because of its lush rainforests where the movie Jurassic Park was filmed. Much of its greenery remains unexplored and its turquoise waters are ideal for snorkelling.

Best for shopping
Oahu is Hawaii’s most popular island – partly because it’s famed for its food and shopping. It also has some gorgeous beaches and is an undisputed surfer’s paradise. There are also great views, stunning scenery and lots to do.

Best for sight-seeing
The Big Island is twice the size of all the others combined and is home to a jaw dropping array of volcanoes, rainforests and waterfalls. Among the must-sees are the steaming craters and hardened lava rivers at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaii FACT!
Hawaii was formed from volcanoes which erupted under the sea thousands of years ago and its currency is the US Dollar.

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1) Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Mauna Kea, Hawaii

The historic Mauna Kea golf course is said to be the best on the island, with its famous 3rd hole teeing off over a small bay. There’s some top accommodation available at the Mauna Kea Resort, which is just a short walk from two of the world’s most celebrated beaches at Kauna’oa and Hapuna Bays.

2) Lisbon Coast, Portugal

Golfing on The Lisbon Coast, Portugal

Famous golfing regions in Portugal include the Algarve, Albufeira and Vilamoura and travel agents are now also driving home the trendy upcoming areas of Madeira and the Lisbon Coast. The Lisbon Coast has lots of group accommodation, including Cascais apartments, which have stunning sea views and are just minutes from all the major greens and beaches.

3) Le Touquet, France

Le Touquet, France

Brittany, Berlitz and Deauville are all great destinations for avid golfers – as is Le Touquet, which is a lively seaside resort boasting some of the best gastronomic pubs in France. There are lots of gites and villas to choose from, including St Josse, a traditional farmhouse which isn’t too far from the course. Try golfbreaks.com for golfing packages.

4) The Costa Blanca, Spain

Golfing in the Costa Blanca

Both Barcelona and the Costa Blanca are fantastic places to head for the best of Spain’s18-hole golf courses. The Costa Blanca has many self catering apartments, including Premier Villas, on whose doorsteps lie some of the country’s most popular beaches. Try the likes of Sundrenched Golf for group packages.

5) Agadir, Morrocco

Agadir, Morrocco

Agadir has three golf clubs – Golf Du Soleil, Golf Les Dunes and Golf De L’Ocean– with four great courses between them and enjoys a fantastic summer climate. There are plenty of hotels and apartments nearby but you do need to do your research first if you want to steer clear of the more rowdier streets.

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