But if it’s your first trip to the islands, figuring out what souvenirs or gifts to bring back can feel a little overwhelming. What exactly is Hawaii known for? And what’s worth taking home?

Hawaii is one of my favorite vacation spots ... The store seemed like a great place to pick up tasty souvenirs to bring home. I'd stop here to grab souvenir snacks for a lot of people (or to ...

Hawaii residents such as Leong have a special ... Visitors to the contiguous United States bring back suitcases full of goodies as souvenirs for their families, as Leong did.

Skip the fake leis and imported souvenirs and support locally-owned businesses instead. As someone who was born and raised in Hawaii, I've seen tourists spend money on things that just aren't ...

“Seeing all the tourists wanting to take pieces of Hawaii back home for their loved ones but being surrounded with China-made souvenirs made me and my husband think about products that will be ...

With that in mind, here's a handy list you can download to get packing for your trip to Hawaii. An essential ... heading home – those island-inspired souvenirs can add up. To keep your clothing ...

Shannon Wianecki grew up in Hawaii and writes about the Islands regularly. Hilo sits between the sea, the often-snow-capped summit of Mauna Kea and the smoldering Kilauea volcano. Twice swept ...