We asked you and you told us. The Tweets, Instagram photos, and Facebook comments came rolling in and one thing became very clear: whether you're a repeat or first-time visitor, or call the islands home, you're certainly passionate about the Aloha state.
Below, check out what Hawaii means to you through photos and sentiments in 140 characters or less.
We'll be posting your contributions every week so keep using #alohahuffpost to tag what Hawaii means to you.
Hawaii means ... "Living My Dream"
Palm trees and sunsets and everything Aloha! Just moved here after 14 years #livingmydream #AlohaHuffPost pic.twitter.com/PhYrG0U33I
— Kelly Bouchard (@Kellymotivates) September 4, 2013
#AlohaHuffPost @HuffPostTravel After 33 years as a Detroit autoworker, my mom dreamt of moving there. Taking her in Dec-Jan for a test run.
— Rosally Sapla (@DreamSMITH) August 26, 2013
Hawaii means ... "Ohana"
@HuffingtonPost @HuffPostHawaii Hawaii is a place where time stands still #12YearsLater #Love @carly_perry pic.twitter.com/RAnDZ0BjJH
— Megan Bond (@MeganBond3) August 27, 2013
.@HuffingtonPost @HuffPostHawaii Hawaii means home, even when you live 2500 miles away! #alohahuffpost
— Kari Uyehara (@kariu99) September 2, 2013
Sharing a beautiful sunrise w/ friends! #luckyweliveHI #luckywelivehawaii @HuffPostHawaii #AlohaHuffPost pic.twitter.com/niew7P68oA
— Grant Shindo (@Chuggy_Bear) September 3, 2013
@HuffPostHawaii Hawaii is the one location where my entire family gets along and is at their peak of happiness. #alohahuffpost
— Jessica Kane (@jessicankane) August 27, 2013
Hawaii means ... "Beauty"
Hawaii is... Beautiful sunrises - http://t.co/EsKYU3WyKy #AlohaHuffPost
— Greg Knudsen (@gerGnesdunK) September 4, 2013
Hawaii means ... "Love"
#AlohaHuffPost Memories I will never forget when I married my wife. Family,friends,and the nicest people of Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/ftt2A0AAvz
— David Garcia (@DavidArtGar) August 27, 2013
Hawaii means our honeymoon and a visit thereafter every 10 years #AlohaHuffPost
— Imran (@imranhvirani) September 3, 2013
Hawaii means ... "Yum"
Hawaii means ... "Awww"
Hawaii is... Rooting for the underdog. http://t.co/cADPxckRTr #AlohaHuffPost
— Greg Knudsen (@gerGnesdunK) August 29, 2013
Hawaii means ... "Fun"
Hawaii means ... "Inspiration"
In Hawai'i, we believe in #PeoplePower #AlohaHuffPost http://t.co/0SWBrYTv8c
— Unite Here! Local 5 #1job (@uniteherehawaii) August 26, 2013
@HuffPostHawaii #Hawaii is my past present & future, a personal #paradise that will always be home! #AlohaHuffPost pic.twitter.com/c4ceBoNoow
— Kristin K (@KKinHNL) September 3, 2013
Hawaii means ... "Adventure!"
Long, sweaty hikes rewarded with refreshing showers under waterfalls... No ka 'oi! #AlohaHuffPost pic.twitter.com/1ey7PUi9AN
— whereHAWAII (@whereHAWAII) August 27, 2013
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