Monday, November 10, 2008

Your Special Vacation in Hawaii

By Penelope SanMateo

Whether you are planning to visit the Big Island, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lahai or Maui your vacation in Hawaii will be filled with enjoyment. There are sites to see on each of the islands that make up the state of Hawaii.

Your vacation in Hawaii can be even more spectacular if you visit Waimea Canyon on the west side of the island. This 3,000 ft. deep canyon offers beautiful views of crested buttes, rugged craigs, and deep valley gorges. The opportunity for sensational photos is endless at the canyon.

The North Shore of Kauai offers views that will be remembered for a lifetime. The velvet green cliffs which tower over the ocean. The tumbling waterfalls that cascade down the cliffs to the valleys far below offer a memorable experience as does the view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean stretching for miles beyond your vision.

Leaving Kauai and going to Oahu you can visit Waikiki Beach and enjoy the wonders of surfing. Here you can take lessons or experience the big waves for those that are experienced surfers. King Kamehaheha lived on the island at one time.

If you want to learn about marine life but aren't into scuba diving then you may want to visit the Waikiki Aquarium which is on the shoreline of Waikiki Beach. Here there are over 500 marine species and 3,000 marine specimens just waiting to educate you at the 3rd oldest aquarium in the United States. The interactive exhibits will be a thrill for all that attend.

Of course you will visit Honolulu while you are on Oahu. This beautiful capital city is the epicenter of Hawaii with everything from the historic buildings to treasured monuments along with the opportunity to do some shopping and see the wide array of arts and culture.

Tour Iolani Palace and see the private living quarters of King Kalakaua and his successor, Queen Liliuokalani. You will see where they held lavish entertainments and did the diplomatic business of the kingdom. Hear bout the Queen being imprisoned in an upstairs bedroom after the overthrow of the monarchy.

Visit the other areas of the island, such as Windward Coast with its Koolau Mountains. Here you will see the opposite of the Waikiki Beach area. The rugged mountains, dramatic ocean views while watching the dolphins and penguins at the Sea Life Park.

Central Oahu will enable you to visit the USS Arizona and honor those who so bravely fought against the bombing of the area by the Japanese in WWII. You can also relax in the plantation area and enjoy some fresh pineapple grown on the island.

Molokai is a different scene than the other islands you will visit on your Hawaii vacation. The tallest point is a church steeple because nothing on this island is taller than a coconut tree. How unique is that in this world of high-rises soaring overhead?

Lanai isn't your typical hustle and bustle island; it's a small town environment with relaxing opportunities of snorkeling, swimming or whale and dolphin watching. A nice break from the hurrying around you will do on the other islands.

Maui has not only beaches but mountain crests to see too. There is Haleakala where you can stand and almost see the "end of the earth." Take a drive on the crooked road to Hana and visit the Seven Sacred Pools.

The Big Island is still getting bigger with the activity of the Kilauea volcano. There are 11 different climate zones on the Big Island which generate everything from Rain Forests to deserts, black sand beaches and snow capped mountains. You will truly enjoy your time on the Big Island on your Hawaii vacation. - 2361

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