Hawaii, an archipelago in the tropics, sits 3,200 kilometres (2,000 miles) into the Pacific Ocean from the Americas.

Hollywood star and Texas native Matthew McConaughey has found his island escape. In late 2020, the Oscar-winning actor bought a brand-new $7.8 million home on Hawaiʻi Island.

Plan Ahead: It can get breezy on the water, so pack a light sweater or jacket for when the sun goes down in case you get chilly.