Hawaii is known for its acceptance of all groups. The number of gay- or lesbian-specific accommodations on the islands is limited, but most properties welcome gays and lesbians like any other travelers.
The Center, P.O. Box 22718, Honolulu, HI 96823 (mailing address), or 2424 S. Beretania St., between Isenberg Street and University Avenue, Honolulu (tel. 808/951-7000; fax 808/951-7001; www.thecenterhawaii.org), open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from noon to 4pm, is a referral center for nearly every kind of gay-related service you can think of, including the latest happenings on Oahu. Check out its community newspaper, Outlook (published quarterly), for information on local issues in Hawaii's gay community.
For information on Kauai's gay community and related events, contact the Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Audio Bulletin Board (tel. 808/823-6248).
For the Big Island, Oahu, Maui, and Kauai, check out the website for Out in Hawaii (www.outinhawaii.com) for vacation ideas and a calendar of events.
For more gay and lesbian travel resources, visit frommers.com.
