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 The moment you arrive in Hawaii, with its own language, distinctive music and hula, the Polynesian magic and its warm, friendly people take over. Hawaii is famed for its dazzling beaches, unrivaled for surfing and windsurfing, and its golf courses (eight Hawaii courses can be found in Golf Magazine’s list of Top 25 USA Golf Resorts). Beyond the great beaches and outdoor adventures, there are hundreds of cultural attractions, events and performances. The number of hotels and resorts just keep growing to match its reputation as a perennial favorite among travelers and vacationers. With over 112 miles of beaches Oahu from which to choose, from the pounding winter waves of the North Shore to the gentle shore break of Waikiki, there is a beach on Oahu that fits every taste. The south shore of Oahu encompasses Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Ala Moana, the University of Hawaii, Waikiki, and Diamond Head. The Big Island's diversity makes it easy to find adventure at every turn – deep-blue ocean and sandy beaches, ancient petroglyph fields and fishponds, rainforest hikes and the active Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Earth’s longest- ever recorded continuous eruption. Hawaii’s Big Island is known as the Golf Capital of Hawaii. World-class resorts, award winning cuisine, over 30 miles of beaches, championship golf, natural beauty and the islands’ host Hawaiian culture have propelled Maui into the limelight as the "Best Island in the World”. Because of its diverse and spectacular scenery and expansive beaches, Kauai has played a role in more than 75 movies. Waimea Canyon State Park provides unsurpassed opportunities for exploration. Kauai's widely varied landscape is equaled only by the diversity of its resort retreats. Two of the smaller islands are Molokai and Lanai. Hawaii's weather is inviting because it is so consistent consistent, with only minor changes in temperature throughout the year. HAWAII HOTELS ATTRACTIONS BIG ISLAND: Five massive volcanoes formed this island, twice as large as all the other Hawaiian islands combined, and earned it its nickname.  Cruising to the Big Island?Akaka Falls A state park featuring a spot where water falls 420 feet into a gorge. Akatsuka Orchid Gardens Located on the slopes of Kilauea Volcano, this attraction has one of the largest collections of orchids in Hawai`i. |
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| Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has one of the world’s most active volcanoes which continues to pour lava into the sea, adding to the shorelines. Kilauea Visitor Center , located just inside the park entrance, offers visitor information and exhibits. Films and videos are shown in the auditorium throughout the day. Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, about three miles from the park entrance, offers earth science displays and features murals depicting Hawaiian culture. An adjacent overlook offers a panoramic view of Kilauea Caldera and Mauna Loa. Helicopter Tours Popular helicopter tours include Tropical Helicopters, and Sunshine Helicopters. Hilo Attractions include Rainbow Falls, one of the Big Island's loveliest waterfalls, and the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory which offers tours of the acadamia nut factory and orchards, with free samples in Visitors Center. Located on the outskirts of Hilo the Nani Mau Gardens provides visitors with 20 acres of garden experiences including fruit orchard with coffee, macadamia nut and chocolate trees. HILO HOTELS Kailua Kona Once a tiny fishing villages the base of the Hualalai Volcano, thenthe home of kings and missionaries, this seaside town is a popular but still quaint resort. KAILUA KONA HOTELS Kamehameha Statue Visitors can see the original statue of Hawaii’s first ruler at Kapaau, in North Kohala, the place of Kamehameha’s birth. Replicas of these statues are also on display in Hilo at Wailoa Park and on Oahu in front of Iolani Palace. HILO HOTELS Kohala Coast Known also as the Gold Coast this area is famous for its beaches, lava landscaoes and magnificent golf courses. KOHALA COAST HOTELS Lyman House Memorial Museum Hawaiian natural and cultural history in permanent displays, special exhibits 1839 missionary home, gift shop,walking tours, lectures, Hawaiian culture workshops by advance reservations Parker Ranch Visitors can discover the colorful paniolo (cowboy) heritage of Waimea at the largest private ranch under single ownership in the United States, find out about the ranch's history, visit the museum, tour the two historic homes and enjoy a wagon ride. Puuhonua O Honaunau Up until the early 19th century, Hawaiians who broke a kapu or one of the ancient laws against the gods could avoid certain death by fleeing to this place of refuge. Waipio Valley North of the town of Honokaa, Waipio was once the home of kings of old Hawaii. KAUAI Formed some six million years ago, the tropical paradise of Kauai and is the oldest and most northerly of the main Hawaiian Islands. Cruising to Kauai?Coconut Coast An ideal area to experience the beauty of Kauai, especially with a visit to the Wailua area and the dramatic 80-foot Wailua Falls , Nounou Mountain resembling a reclining giant, and the Wailua River, a favorite for kayaking and boating and the only route to the Fern Grotto . Kapaa This quaint 19th century plantation town with interesting shops and restaurants. KAPAA HOTELS Kauai Museum Dedicated to the preservation of the culture of Kauai and featuring cultural exhibits as well as the work of local artists. Lihue Kauai's capital and gateway to the island, Lihue offers a wide selection of tourist attractions incluiding the Kauai Museum and Grove Farm Homestead, a museum that shows how plantation owners and workers lived more than a hundred years ago. There is also a white sand beach and an unspoilt riverfront a sanctuary for native waterbirds. LIHUE HOTELS Na Pali Coast Cliffs rising as high as 4,000 feet are accessible along the beautiful Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali Coast. Hiking, helicopter or rafting trips offer spectacular views of the region. National Tropical Botanical Garden This project in Lawai aims to preserve tropical-plant diversity and provide research and education. Poipu Beach Some wonderful beaches, and the Spouting Horn where water, forced into a lava tube by the surf, gushes into the air making an eerie hissing noise. POIPU HOTELS Princeville Home to some of Hawaii's finest resorts, golf courses and restaurants. Princeville is also the site of three beaches, Pu'u Poa (thumping point), Kenomene Beach, and Kaweonui Beach (mostly rocky but, like most beaches on Kauai, beautiful). PRINCEVILLE HOTELS Smith’s Tropical Paradise Lagoons, exotic birds, train ride through a rain forest, Polynesian village, Japanese island and Filipino village. Waimea Canyon Described by Mark Twain as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific", this canyon stretches 10 miles and offers scenic hiking trails, camping, fishing and bird-watching. Wildlife Refuges These include the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge where the opening scenes of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" were shot, and the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, a refuge for nesting seabirds and an isolated promontory where the lighthouse sits. LANAI: Nine miles of tropical and mountain landscapes offers several attractions. Mt. Lanaihale is a vantage point from which all of Hawaii's islands except Kauai and Niihau can be seen. Lanai City One of the most unique villages in America, built in the 1920's by Dole Pineapple Company, with plantation houses painted every color of the rainbow. MAUI: One of the Magic Isles, Maui has a wealth of fun and cultural attractions including..... Cruising to Maui?Bailey House Museum The treasures of ancient Hawaii are set out for visitors at this missionary home where the Kings of Hawaii used to live. WAILUKU HOTELS Haleakala National Park Preservation of the outstanding volcanic landscape of the upper slopes of Haleakala. This is the site where the demigod Maui captured the sun and held it captive to give his mother more daylight hours so her kapa cloth could dry. A public observatory stands on the rim of the volcano’s crater. Hana Cultural Center A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of Hana through artifact, documents, photographs. Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center Art education programs for adults and children, art exhibits, and a gift shop, on an historic estate on magnificent grounds in Upcountry Maui. Iao Valley Sate Park Once the site of bloody battles, now includes the Kula Heritage Gardens and the Kula Botanical Gardens. Kaanapali Home to a perfect three-mile white sand beach, impressive selection of accommodations, fine restaurants and shopping, and two ocean view championship golf courses. KAANAPALI HOTELS Kihei As well as shopping, and beaches offering a wealth of ocean fun from swimming to scuba diving, a popular attraction in Kihei is the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary where visitors can learn more about the marine life in the Hawaiian islands. KIHEI HOTELS
Maui Ocean Center A 3-acre, state-of-the-art aquarium and marine park located at Ma'alaea Harbor Village. MAALAEA HOTELS Maui Tropical Plantation Acres of Hawaii's most popular commercial crops and exotic flowers. Pacific Whale Foundation A marine research, education and conservation organization. Its eco-adventures offers whalewatches, wild dolphin encounters and snorkel cruises. Wailea Nestled along 1.5 miles of Maui's spectacular southern coastline, Wailea is one of the world's leading luxury destinations, with a host of outstanding shopping, dining and recreational amenities. WAILEA HOTELS MOLOKAI: Although not a large island, Molokai offers infinite variety in its terrain from bleached white to jet black beaches, rugged sea cliffs, lowland desert, rain forest, bogs, fern forests, grasslands, and lowland forest. Halawa Valley On the eastern tip of the island is a pristine gorge that follows water falls and pools down to the sea. Kalaupapa A national historical park preserving the history and lessons to be learnt of the isolated community where Father Damien once ministered. Access by air or mule train down a 1,700ft. switch back trail. Palaau State Park Overlooking the Makanalua Peninsula and Kaluapapa 1,600 feet below, a trail leads to Phallic Rock, a natural formation that became a shrine where island women prayed for fertility. anchor OAHU Cruising to Oahu?Diamond Head Formed by violent steam explosions 300,000 years ago. Now recognised as a National Natural Landmark, Diamond Head offers a spectacular 360-degree view of Honolulu and the coast. HONOLULU HOTELS
Bishop Museum Exhibits exploring the people, places and events of Hawaii's past.  Pearl Harbor The USS Arizona Memorial, above the sunken battleship, is a tribute to Americans killed during the attack on December 7, 1941. The USS Bowfin, a restored World War II submarine, is on exhibit next to the Arizona Memorial. Across the Arizona Memorial, at Ford Island, is moored the Battleship Missouri, the warship where the Instrument of Surrender, ending World War II, was signed. Polynesian Cultural Center Hawaii’s favorite visitor attraction, showcasing seven Pacific Island villages on 42 tropical acres. Waikiki History, culture, nightlife, and beach activities are just some of the many exciting experiences available. Attractions include the Waikiki Aquarium, the third oldest public aquarium in the United States. A part of the University of Hawaii since 1919, the Aquarium is located next to a living reef on the Waikiki shoreline. Photo courtesy HVCB/Kirk Lee Aeder |
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