A new interactive app has been launched to showcase popular destinations and promote safety for tourists visiting Hawaii.

The new Go Hawaii app makes planning a trip to Hawaii easy, with helpful tips and suggestions. Image by Go Hawaii

The GoHawaii app was unveiled by the Hawaii Tourism Authority this week and showcases the beautiful and diverse islands while offering a range of useful information through a simple to use interface.

The GoHawaii app features a range of categories for travellers to explore and plan their trip. Image by James Martin

The app allows users to input their desired destination, interests and the season of their visit and then it generates a list of suggested activities and areas of interest based on the information provided.

The Go Hawaii app is available in a range of languages. Image by Go Hawaii

As well as a list of general travel tips for preparing for a journey, the app has specialist safety tip categories that include water safety and beach practices, hotel and road safety, and a guide to disaster preparation in emergency situations.

The app includes useful tips for water safety as Hawaii is a popular destination for water based activities.

It also features helpful links with information on Honolulu International Airport, U.S Visa applications, statewide emergency contacts, Hawaiian consulates and procedures for lost or stolen credit cards. An integrated weather map of the region allows visitors to browse real-time and weekly conditions.

Maui is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hawaii.

The app even features a range on “Locomojis”, allowing users to share uniquely Hawaiian emoticons on their smart phones.

The GoHawaii app features a range of colourful "Locomojis". Image by James Martin