Hawaii’s “Dreamy Indulgence Mission” Reaches Final Showdown – Pretty Reporter Makes Top Five

Reported by You T-Ru / Comprehensive Report

Hawaii’s“Dreamy Indulgence Mission”


has reached the final showdown. After more than two weeks of online voting, the top five finalists have finally been revealed. From a pretty reporter planning her honeymoon in Hawaii while preparing for her wedding, to a popular blogger gradually fulfilling her dream of traveling around the world, an ageless beauty hula dance teacher who considers Hawaii her second home, and a young college student whose friendship story is heartwarming — every contestant gave their all to make it into the top five.

▲ Popular illustrated blogger Lu Xiaotao. (Photo / Provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority)

The Hawaii Tourism Authority stated that this “Hawaii Dreamy Indulgence Mission” has shown the enthusiasm and longing Taiwanese netizens have for traveling to Hawaii.May,a reporter, went to great lengths — hiking mountains, diving into the sea, and even trying paragliding — just to get an exclusive story. Determined to fulfill her dream of a honeymoon in Hawaii despite her upcoming wedding, she did all the research and has already planned to take a helicopter tour around the island. She also plans to spend half a day dragging her newlywed husband to learn how to surf and look cool.

Lu Xiaotao, a popular blogger who did a long-term stay in Boracay and even published a book about it,Xiaotao,is someone who aspires to travel the world and is deeply drawn to island vibes. She wouldn’t miss out on Hawaii, this dreamy island. She plans to explore all the islands at a leisurely pace and document her island life through her own illustrations and writings.Hula Cat,who considers Hawaii her second home, is a professional hula dancer. So enamored with the local culture that she gave up her job as an engineer to focus on teaching dance, hoping to convey the local warmth and passion through hula.

Blogger Xiao Youintegrates fun into her life, turning travel, photography, and food into captivating articles that draw readers to join her on adventures around the world. Her experience of hitchhiking across Taiwan was eye-opening. Before stepping into a Big Four accounting firm, she decided to give herself a month of adventurous travel, hoping to set foot on Hawaii and feel a different kind of passion. She plans to use her accounting skills to prove that students can also enjoy Hawaii to the fullest. ▲ Ageless beauty and Hawaiian dance teacher Hula Cat. (Photo / Provided by Hawaii Tourism Authority)


Hawaii Tourism Authority Taiwan Representative Hsu Cheng-chang stated that in the past, the number of Taiwanese tourists visiting Hawaii was only seven to eight thousand per year, but last year it grew to twenty-five thousand. This year, they hope to increase that number to fifty thousand. In addition to targeting newlyweds on their honeymoons to revive Hawaii’s romantic image, they will also leverage their world-class PGA golf courses to launch themed travel packages such as golf trips to attract consumers. For travelers who prefer flexible itineraries, they will also promote self-drive tours.

To allow the public to better understand the diverse charm of Hawaii and to break the stereotype that Hawaii feels far away, the “Hawaii Dreamy Indulgence Mission” was specially held. Since the event began, the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s fan page has grown threefold. For contestants who didn’t make it to the finals, the Hawaii Tourism Authority generously stated that to thank netizens for their enthusiasm, they may hold a second or even third edition in the future, possibly even increasing the prize value, so more people can become ambassadors for Hawaiian tourism.

To allow the public to gain an up-close understanding of the diverse charm of Hawaii and to break the stereotype that Hawaii is far away, the Hawaii Tourism Authority specially launched the "Hawaii Dreamy Fun Mission." Since the event began, the number of followers on the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s fan page has tripled. For participants who did not make it to the finals, the Hawaii Tourism Authority also generously stated that, in appreciation of the enthusiasm of netizens, they will not rule out holding a second or third edition in the future, and may even increase the value of the prizes, so that more people can become ambassadors for promoting Hawaii tourism.