Difference between Hawaii and Caribbean

Key Difference: Both Hawaii and the Caribbean are famous tourist destinations, as they offer tons of beaches and sand. They are touted as tropical tourist destinations which allow one to relax in the sand. Hawaii is the 50^th state of the United States of America, whereas the Caribbean is a geographical location located in the Caribbean Sea.

Hawaii

When it comes to holidays, the most popular sites are hands down the tropical islands. The two main popular tropical islands are Hawaii and the Caribbean. Hawaii is the 50^th state of the United States of America, whereas the Caribbean is a geographical location located in the Caribbean Sea. Both locations are famous for their islands and their beaches.

Hawaii is located west of the mainland United States, and right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is made up entirely of islands. In fact, there are eight main islands: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui and the Island of Hawaiʻi. The Island of HawaiʻI, often called the Big Island, is the biggest of the islands.

The Caribbean is a region that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its namesake, as well as all of the islands located in the sea. The Caribbean comprises more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. In addition, the Caribbean also includes the surrounding coasts. The region is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and the North American mainland, east of Central America, and north of South America.

Both Hawaii and the Caribbean are famous tourist destinations, as they offer tons of beaches and sand. They are touted as tropical tourist destinations which allow one to relax in the sand. Each one has their own charms and gems to show off. Caribbean is known for its old world meets new world charm, which is speckled with its own brand of Caribbean finesse. Hawaii is known for its water sports, mainly surfing, and its indigenous Polynesian culture.

Comparison between Hawaii and Caribbean:

	Hawaii	Caribbean
Location	Pacific Ocean	Carribbean Sea
Consists of	Eight main islands: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui and the Island of Hawaiʻi. Only 6 are accessible.	The Caribbean Sea, 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays, as well as the surrounding coasts.
Climate	Warm and sunny.	Warm and sunny. Greater fluctuations in weather and temperature.
Seasons	Weather is generally more stable. Is busier during the winter and much calmer during the spring and fall.	Hurricane season in the Caribbean lasts from June until November, hence prices are lower and thinner crowds, but the chances of inclement weather is higher. Busiest during March and April.
Culture	Own unique culture, which comes from native Pacific Islanders along with American elements and those of others who’ve settled there, such as Japanese and Filipino people.	Some Caribbean nations, such as Aruba, mix European colonial elements with their native cultures, many influenced by African heritage and native peoples who predate western exploration.
Tourism	Plenty of resorts, but it’s also easy to explore on your own, check out local towns and break away from the tourist scene.	Plenty of resorts, offering all-inclusive trips. Some safety concerns can make independent exploration risky.
Things to see and do	Beaches and sun Surfing opportunities Better water sports Much more impressive volcanic landscapes Hiking and Trekking	Beaches and sun A slew of colonial cities, some of the oldest in the New World. Volcanoes Sailing Variety of music: Cuban salsa to Bahamian goombay to Jamaican dancehall, reggae and ska to the calypso of Trinidad and Tobago to the zouk of the French West Indies.
Prices	Generally considered expensive as it accepts US Dollar	Generally considered cheaper as depending on the country, the local currency will probably be cheaper than the US Dollar