Hawaii is one of those captivating places that most everyone dreams of experiencing at some point in their life. While there is no shortage of gorgeous beaches around the world, there is something about Hawaii…a quality…that draws people in.

The French would probably call that “Je ne sais quoi.” But, I suspect it is the Spirit of Aloha that attracts visitors far and wide. Aloha is more than a greeting. It is a way of living. Aloha means “presence of breath” or “the breath of life.”

This can be experienced within minutes of landing in Hawaii. When you step off the plane, take a huge inhale of fresh ocean air and exhale all your stresses, you know you’re in paradise.

All photos in this gallery are from the island of Oahu. Shop below to bring a little piece of paradise to your walls!