19 things people commonly get wrong about Hawaii

For a person who has never been there, Hawaii can seem like an untouchable paradise where everyone lives on the beach and knows how to surf. But that's not actually the case.I've been fortunate to experience the Hawaiian islands firsthand multiple times throughout my life. Both my parents were born and raised on O'ahu, which means I frequently visited Hawaii it while growing up. Of course, this also meant every time I returned home to California, I encountered many peers who wanted answers about whether their beliefs about Hawaii were true.As it turns out, many people believe things about the islands that are simply not accurate.Here are some of the most common misconceptions people have about Hawaii.MYTH: It's always sunny in Honolulu.Hawaii may be blessed with beautiful sunshine most of the year, but the state experiencesmore rainfall than any other place in the US.According to recent climate data, Honolulu sees around 154 days of rain per year.And this past April, The Washington Post reports that nearly 50 inches of rain poured on northern Kauai during a 24 hour period, which set a new weather record. MYTH: Honolulu is the biggest part of Hawaii. I have often heard people who are flying into Honolulu say that they're headed for the biggest island in Hawaii. In actuality, Honolulu is located on O'ahu, which is not the biggest island in Hawaii.But O'ahu does attractthe most tourists. It's where the famous Waikiki beach is located as well as the capital, Honolulu. This is why its nickname is "The Gathering Place."The biggest island in Hawaii is actuallyHawaii, which is aptly nicknamed "Big Island." MYTH: US citizens need a passport to travel to Hawaii.Contrary to what some believe, if you are a US citizen, you do not need a passport to travel to Hawaii. It officially became a US state on August 21, 1959. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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