Mainland visitors to Hawai'i may be off a little, but that doesn't mean the state isn't among the most desired vacations for travelers, new surveys show.

A poll of travel agents by the Automobile Club of Southern California found Hawai'i is is the top designation in terms of providing the most satisfying destinations, while a similar survey of agents in Texas found the Aloha State was No. 2 behind Alaska cruises and tours.

The survey of ABA travel agency employees looked at the top spots that had that had vacationers telling travel agents they had excellent trips.

Another report out today from the Cruise Lines International Association found the state was among the top choices for people taking cruises, ranking behind the Caribbean, Alaska and the Bahamas.