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The Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian Islands are one of the most sought-after vacation rental destinations in the world. Hawaii has 6 major islands consisting of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and the largest island of them all, Hawaii... more commonly called the Big Island. The big Island of Hawaii is about the size of Connecticut and is also the youngest of the islands, approximately 800,000 years old.
Whether you choose an Oceanfront Vacation Rental or a Villa in the Countryside, you'll find your Hawaiian Vacation totally refreshing with a myriad of opportunities for adventure, sightseeing, discovery and relaxing. You'll also find that each of Hawaii's Islands has its own distinct personality. Three of Hawaii's beaches made the top 10 list of TripAdvisor in the U.S.: Oahu #3 Kailua Beach Park for powder white sand beach. Kauai #6 Tunnels Beach for outstanding snorkeling and views. Oahu #10 Waimea Bay Beach Park for clear and calm water in the summertime.
In 1778, Captain James Cook landed on the island called Kauai at Waimea Bay. He named the archipelago the "Sandwich Islands" in honor of the Earl of Sandwich. Captain Cook opened the doors to the west. He was killed only a year later in Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii's Big Island.
The state of Hawaii was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959, making it the 50th state of the United Staes of America. This group of islands were all formed from past and current volcanic activity. At about 1,860 miles (3,000 km) from the nearest continent, the Hawaiian Island archipelago is the most isolated grouping of islands on the planet. The entire Hawaiian archipelago is 1,500 miles long.
The Hawaiian Islands are a scenic paradise with a rich colorful history and a vast variety of activities and sightseeing. Birthplace of surfing and the Hula, water sports abound on Hawaii. Take a helicopter ride over steep cliffs and canyons, visit Pearl Harbor to view the USS Missouri and Arizona Memorial, take surfing, outrigger or scuba lessons, or simply bask in the warm sun on Waikiki Beach. Hawaii has active volcanoes, water sports, golf, museums, art galleries, shopping, a zoo, aquarium and downtown nightlife.
Weather in The Hawaiian Islands
The warmer, dryer months are April through October, during which Hawaii has temperature ranges of 75-88 degrees. Hawaii vacations in winter months are a pleasant 68-80 degrees. Some islands, such as Maui, are dryer than others, whereas Kauai is the wettest of all. Year-round trade winds make for an entire year of great vacation months.
Hawaii's Time Zone
Hawaii Standard Time (GMT-10 hours), 5 hours behind the US East Coast, 6 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time (Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time).
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Hawaii - The Perfect Travel Destination
Exploring The Big Island of Hawaii
The Big Island of HawaiiThe Big Island of Hawaii has wildly active volcanoes, rainforests, black-lava deserts, waterfalls, and miles of golden & black sandy beaches. A vacation rental on the Big Island of Hawaii will fulfill many of your dreams. You can go sport fishing (catch a Wahoo or Blue Marlin), swim with dolphins, surf the big waves, or take an air tour over an active erupting volcano. Many tourists like to exercise on their Hawaii vacation so participate in an eco hike through the forest to see waterfalls and visit an old sugar plantation, ride hoses through lush tropics, watch for whales on a kayak, sport fish or just snorkel your day away.
For those who vacation in Hawaii to de-stress, attend a Hawaii Luau, go for a leisurely horse-back ride, rejuvenate at one of the many spas, take a glass bottom boat tour or simply lay on the beach and soak up the warm Hawaiian sun. You can walk the black sandy beach of Hawaii at Punaluu Beach Park. Hawaii Island is also host to the preeminent annual hula festival in the world.
Hawaii is famous for the active Kilauea volcano and it is the storied home of Pele, Goddess of the Volcano. Here you can actually see red-hot molten lava flow. You can explore the largest restored ancient Hawaiian religious temple Puukohola Heiau.
If you're staying in Kona, and you plan to visit Volcanoes National Park, consider staying a night in Hilo or in the Volcanoes National Park area because a one-day round trip will not give you enough time to explore the entire park.
For those who want soft adventure, try parasailing over the spectacular Kona Coast, try the Hummer Eco Safari through the rainforest, play golf, visit a Kona coffee farm, a volcano winery, take a Hawaii Volcano Tour or simply complete your relaxing vacation day with a Sunset Dinner Cruise along the Hawaii coastline.
Getting to Hawaii's Big Island
There are two main airports on the big island of Hawaii, Kona International (KOA) and Hilo (ITO). The direct flights from the mainland arrive at Kona but most of the flights are arriving from Honolulu (HNL).
The Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian Islands are one of the most sought-after vacation rental destinations in the world. Hawaii has 6 major islands consisting of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and the largest island of them all, Hawaii%u2026 more commonly called the Big Island. The big Island of Hawaii is about the size of Connecticut and is also the youngest of the islands, approximately 800,000 years old.
Whether you choose an Oceanfront Vacation Rental or a Villa in the Countryside, you'll find your Hawaiian Vacation totally refreshing with a myriad of opportunities for adventure, sightseeing, discovery and relaxing. You'll also find that each of Hawaii's Islands has its own distinct personality. Three of Hawaii's beaches made the top 10 list of TripAdvisor in the U.S.: Oahu #3 Kailua Beach Park for powder white sand beach. Kauai #6 Tunnels Beach for outstanding snorkeling and views. Oahu #10 Waimea Bay Beach Park for clear and calm water in the summertime.
In 1778, Captain James Cook landed on the island called Kauai at Waimea Bay. He named the archipelago the "Sandwich Islands" in honor of the Earl of Sandwich. Captain Cook opened the doors to the west. He was killed only a year later in Kealakekua Bay on The Big Island of Hawaii.
The state of Hawaii was admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959, making it the 50th state of the United Staes of America. This group of islands were all formed from past and current volcanic activity. At about 1,860 miles (3,000 km) from the nearest continent, the Hawaiian Island archipelago is the most isolated grouping of islands on the planet. The entire Hawaiian archipelago is 1,500 miles long.
The Hawaiian Islands are a scenic paradise with a rich colorful history and a vast variety of activities and sightseeing. Birthplace of surfing and the Hula, water sports abound on Hawaii. Take a helicopter ride over steep cliffs and canyons, visit Pearl Harbor to view the USS Missouri and Arizona Memorial, take surfing, outrigger or scuba lessons, or simply bask in the warm sun on Waikiki Beach. Hawaii has active volcanoes, water sports, golf, museums, art galleries, shopping, a zoo, aquarium and downtown nightlife.
Weather in The Hawaiian Islands
The warmer, dryer months are April through October, during which Hawaii has temperature ranges of 75-88 degrees. Hawaii vacations in winter months are a pleasant 68-80 degrees. Some islands, such as Maui and Lanai, are dryer than others, whereas Kauai is the wettest of all. Year-round trade winds make for an entire year of great vacation months.
Hawaii's Time Zone
Hawaii Standard Time (GMT-10 hours), 5 hours behind the US East Coast, 6 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time (Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time).
Hawaii Vacation Accomodations
Before booking your vacation to Hawaii, be sure to check our database of privately-owned Hawaii Vacation Rentals. We may have the perfect ocean view or beachfront villa, condo, cottage, townhouse, hotel, or private home you're looking for.
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TO ORDER: www.MyPCTalks.com Now the awe-inspiring beauty of Hawaii is available on your TV or PC. This DVD video is your one stop guide to Hawaii - America's tropical paradise, with exotic landscapes, the surf, sun and fun. And the videos are indexed so you can plan your tour. Spectacular DVD videos - You'll see Oahu's world-class surfing, its museums, Pearl Harbor, shopping and exciting nightlife, and visit the Big Island with its explosive volcanic forces. See Maui's golden beaches, Mount Haleakala, Iao Valley - the "Yosemite of the Pacific", take stunning scuba dives and drive the magnificent road to Hana. In Kauai, visit Waimea Canyon - the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Explore Hawaii's rich culture, its Kings and goddesses plus a hula that was so alluring that the missionaries banned it. This terrific guide reveals the top dream destination in America - perfect for a wedding or a vacation where you can swim, surf, golf, hike, kayak, parasail, scuba dive, snorkel, sail or just kick back and relax on the beach. Incredible Travel Planner - See the videos and then plan a spectacular vacation to a land of incredible beauty and fun. The following is a short overview of this enchanting paradise. Oahu - See Honolulu, Waikiki, the north shore & the Bonsai Pipeline; pineapple fields; Waikiki Aquarium with reef sharks, sea dragons; the Polynesian Cultural Center with dances by native Fiji, Tahiti and other Polynesians. The Bishop Museum has the cloak of Kamehameha, Hawaii's most famous ruler. It was made from feathers of 60,000 birds. At the museum also see models of whaling ships, which were based in Hawaii in the 19th century when they hunted whales throughout the Pacific. Maui - This island has beautiful golden beaches, shopping and spectacular golf courses. Or take the challenging drive to Hana with its dramatic waterfalls, lush rainforests, and picture perfect views, plus the 7 sacred pools, which almost look like the Garden of Eden. Mount Haleakala is called the House of the Sun and at the top of this mountain, you'll see a crater, which is bigger than Manhattan. It's over 2 miles wide and 7 miles long. For a unique challenge take a bike ride down - one of world's longest downhill bike rides. Iao Valley is one of Hawaii's most spectacular sites. In fact, it's so beautiful that it's been called the Yosemite of the Pacific. Inside the center of this heavenly valley is the stunning Iao Needle, which rises over 1200 feet. Nearby there's a small park, which pays tribute to Hawaii's diverse heritage, including immigrants who came from Korea, Japan and China. There are gardens, and pavilions. The Big Island - You'll see Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and get a close up look at these stunning displays of nature including explosive volcanoes with lava flows. And see the Thurston Lava tube, which was formed after the lava flows, stopped. The cooler outer layers hardened but the hotter inner layers continue to empty out of the tubes. Then see the town of Hilo, where many cruise ships stop. Nearby are Rainbow Falls and also an even much larger even more stunning 420-foot waterfall. Plus see Hawaii's most sacred areas for their royalty, which includes wooden guardians watching over a sacred temple where over 20 chiefs were buried. This is where there were ceremonies for the high chief, his wives and warriors. It is where Hawaii's chiefs both relaxed and managed the country. Captain Cook was the first European to land in Hawaii. Hawaiians initially thought that he was a God, since his impressive ships appeared during a sacred festival. But quickly, they realized he was a mere mortal. There were fights and Captain Cook was killed. Coffee and bananas are grown here and agriculture still plays an important role in Hawaiian's economy. Also Hawaii has cowboys -- that's right cowboys. Mexicans came to Hawaii in the early 1800s to herd cattle even before cowboys were common in the Western U.S. The largest Ranch was the Parker Ranch which at one point covered almost half million acres. Since this is a young island, it has only a few white sandy beaches. And on this active volcanic island, the sand can be black. Kauai - See Waimea Canyon, Kauai's most famous site. As you travel through this area, you'll see waterfalls, which are over 700 feet high. Many filmmakers have used this dramatic scenery for films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark. The most popular resort along the southern coast is Poipu Beach, which has long stretches of golden sand. See the coconut coast and the north shore near Princeville. It's so impressive, that when they made the movie "South Pacific', they filmed it here. Further west at the end of the road is the base of a 1300-foot cliff, and it's where the Na Pali Coast begins. Keywords: water sports coral reefs tradition nightclubs tasty food resorts ocean banyan tree sex sexy women trade winds 2007 2008 2009
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- Deezel Deezel Sep 2, 2008 @ 4:35 pm
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- isabella isabella Aug 22, 2008 @ 8:20 am
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