Aloha, Hawaii: Van life and California dreaming!

Your dream is coming true! You've waited so long for this, and now the day has finally come! You board the plane to Los Angeles, close your eyes and dream one last time of the adventures that await you before they finally come true. And the best thing about it: the time difference means you arrive in Los Angeles on the same day, which means you can get out and start exploring right away.
See for yourself how the stars live in the world-famous metropolis on the Pacific Coast. Take a trip to Beverly Hills, then head to Hollywood, stroll down the famous Walk of Fame and take a closer look at the more than 2,800 shimmering pink stars that line Hollywood Boulevard. And what's the one thing you definitely can't miss on a trip to L.A.? The famous Hollywood Sign! You can also enjoy a perfect view of it at another one of L.A.'s famous sights, the Griffith Observatory.

If you don't already feel like you're in a film, at least by the time you're standing on the famous Santa Monica Pier, looking at the colourful Ferris wheel and the rattling roller coaster, you will! After all, this setting has served as a backdrop for tons of them. The view of the Californian coast and the ocean from the wooden bridge is simply fantastic, and you're snapping pics left and right. Venice Beach is, of course, also on your list for the day. When you arrive, the Ocean Front Walk is bustling with life, and nowhere else can you experience the California lifestyle as closely as here. At Muscle Beach, you find bodybuilders slinging weights as artists spread out their masterpieces among the graffiti-covered buildings, restaurants and cafés. And the various street musicians provide the best source of entertainment while you enjoy a cold drink.

Los Angeles was just the beginning, because the ultimate highlight of your trip awaits you today in Hawaii – on the island of O'ahu to be precise. So, you hop on the plane, wave to LA one last time and before long, you find yourself saying, 'Aloha Hawaii!' From the airport, you head straight to the hire car pick-up point, where your home on four wheels is waiting for you: a cult VW van or Ford Transit converted into a campervan! Where to now? That's all up to you! You're the captain of your adventure! Take this unique opportunity to explore Hawaii’s breathtaking beauty on your own and simply enjoy the day in prime van lifestyle. One possible first stop is situated just a few metres from the sea at Camp Living Circle Farms on O'ahu's north coast, where with a bit of luck, you might get to see some dolphins and sea turtles. Grab your diving goggles and snorkel and dive into the colourful underwater world or put on your hiking boots and explore the tropical forests that surround the campsite. One thing's certain: on O'ahu, there's never a dull moment! Suggested campsite: Living Circle Farms Hawaii

What could be better than being woken up by the first rays of the day's sun flooding into your van? That's right! Nothing! And outside in the sunshine with a view of the beach and the sea, your home-cooked breakfast tastes twice as good. You'd love to stay here forever, but there's so much more to discover! How about a stop at Ahupua'a o Kahana State Park? When you arrive, you know one thing for sure: here, the journey is the destination. Accompanied by the deep blue ocean to your left and bright green nature to your right, you speed along the highway, and when you reach the campsite, you're amazed by the sight of towering, green mountains that line the bay in which Ahupua'a o Kahana State Park is located. And from the Kapa'ele'ele Ko'a Hiking Trail and the Keaniani Lookout Trail, you're able to get an even better view of the bay. The approx. 1.2-mile-long Kapa'ele'ele Ko'a Hiking Trail also takes you past cultural sites. So, you get out and start exploring! In the evening, you sit in front of your van and gaze at the deep red sun slowly disappearing into the sea on the horizon, and it's all simply magical! Recommended campsite: Zen Oazis in Sacred Valley