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Vacationing in Hawaii is like going to that place you always dreamed of but have never been to. Spectacular waterfalls, serene beaches, lush tropical forest and a variety of marine life, make Hawaii one of the most extraordinary places in the world to vacation. Whether you plan to relax, go golfing, fishing or explore the islands, Hawaii Holidays has prepared this Hawaii Travel Guide, to help you plan your dream vacation in Hawaii.
Waikiki beach Hawaii 20 Mile Beach Moloka'i, Hawaii What a shot.. The famous Waikiki Beach, Hawaii.         20 Mile Beach Moloka'i. Photo, Photo by Jenny W. Honolulu, HI, United States             By Windwardskies in Hawaii.
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White sandy beaches are everywhere in Hawaii. Palm trees line her coast and the water is oh so blue.. Turquoise that is.. This vacation wonderland is one of the most spectacular places in the world. Located within the United States, Hawaii is less than 6 hours from the west coast and 12 hours from the east coast by flight. Made up of several islands formed by volcanic activity going back millions of years, the Hawaiian Islands are now a world-renowned destination. The Hawaiian Islands lie slightly south of the tropic of Cancer and there are as many different climate zones on the islands as exist along the entire coast stretching from Alaska to Costa Rica. Hawaii Holidays' Hawaii Travel Guide will show you all the islands, Top attractions and activities, places of interest and some Top beaches in Hawaii as well as hotels and so much more.  
The Big Island, Hawaii is host to an erupting volcano, world's highest mountain measured from base to top - Mauna Kea.
Kauai, the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, offers the greenest scenery with lush tropical valleys and spectacular waterfalls.
Lanai is known for 2 world-class resorts, Manele Bay Hotel and The Lodge at Koele. A diver's paradise; her marine sanctuary and pristine waters off Hulopoe Beach are world renown.
Maui has over 100 miles of sunshine coast, a multitude of activities and attractions as well as the sight of humpback whales during the winter Whale season, Maui is a must see.
Molokai is the most Hawaiian of the main islands and if you want to escape to deserted white sandy beaches, visit Molokai.
Oahu is the busiest of the Hawaiian Islands, offering some of the world's finest beaches, best surfing and Top attractions. Oahu also boasts some of the finest resorts in Hawaii.
Each Island in Hawaii is unique offering something special for everyone. For example: Golfing is very popular on Maui year round and whale watching is a Top attraction from January through March. While fishing is excellent in all the Hawaiian Islands, Kona on The Big Island of Hawaii is world-renowned for Pacific blue marlin and Lanai offers terrific diving. Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor are on Oahu, Kauai is known or her natural beauty and Molokai boasts the Grandest Sea Cliffs in Hawaii. We have put together this Hawaii Vacation Information, where you'll find everything from wedding planners, stores, restaurants and more. Find the best deals on Hawaii Hotels, get the latest weather info. or enjoy any of these free Hawaii Tours.  
All the Hawaiian Islands have white sandy beaches, great accommodations and offer everything from horseback riding, fishing, and golfing to sailing, scuba and more within a short drive from your hotel. All the islands in Hawaii offer easy excursions by boat or plane to neighboring islands. While some require advance planning, many day excursions are available within a few hours notice and may be booked right from your hotel. Enjoy the tranquility of the tropics, warm ocean waters and tropical scenery with an abundance of activities, attractions and places to stay in a wide range of prices. Each island offers activities for the entire family and many hotels offer kids stay free when booking your Hawaii Vacation. Enjoy your stay in the islands and have a Great Holiday!
Places Of Interest:

* The Big Island

+ Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    • The preserve encompasses two active volcanoes in an area of approximately quarter million acres.

+ Kilauea

    • Kilauea, possibly the most active volcano on earth is located on the south eastern side of the island.

+ Mauna Kea

    • Mauna Kea lies to the north west of Kilauea and is the pinnacle of all Hawaii, reaching into the sky almost 14,000 feet at the summit.

+ Parker Ranch

    • Parker Ranch is the nation's largest privately owned ranch with about 225,000 acres of land.

+ Kona Coast

    • Kona is the world's premiere spot for hooking up - Pacific blue marlin that is. Check out different fishing trips as fees may vary.

+ Hamakua Coast

    • Hawaii's most picturesque coastline is located on the northeastern side.

* Kauai

+ Waimea Canyon

    • The Waimea Canyon, though smaller and nearly 200 million years younger than the Grand Canyon in Arizona, is absolutely amazing.

+ Na Pali Coast

    • Kauai's towering majestic cliffs pierce sharply into the sky along her rugged shoreline of the Na Pali Coast.

+ Wailua River

    • The Wailua River is the most scenic river in all Hawaii. Enjoy everything from swimming, boating and kayaking on the only navigable river in Hawaii.

+ Wailua Falls

    • This spectacular 80ft waterfall just north of Lihue and is a favorite among visitors in Kauai.

+ Poipu Beach

    • One of Hawaii's most popular beaches, Poipu Beach has been hosted on the Travel Channel and is featured in many Hawaii magazines.

+ Polihale State Park

    • The beach is excellent for a day stroll along miles of white sand and it's almost always sunny here.

* Lanai

+ Luahiwa Petroglyphs

    • Scattered over several rock formations overlooking the Palawai Basin, are Lanai's ancient Hawaiian Petroglyph's.

+ Shipwreck Beach

    • Although this beach is not the best for swimming or snorkeling, the coastline is great for beachcombing.

+ Kanepuu Preserve

    • Encompassing approximately 600 acres, this native dryland forest is the last of it's kind in Hawaii.

+ Hulopoe Beach

    • Hulopoe Beach is a popular swimming, snorkeling and diving spot among vacationers in Lanai.

+ Kaunolu

    • The greatest concentration of ruins on Lanai, is here at Kaunolu.

+ Keomuku Road

    • Lanai's longest coastal road takes you through the cool upland hills downhill to the coast near Halepalaoa Landing.

* Maui

+ Haleakala National Park

    • Haleakala National Park is renowned for its invigorating volcanic scenery and photographic opportunities.

+ Lahaina Town

    • Lahaina is a national historic area with 31 designated historic sites.

+ Whalers Village

    • Find everything from flip-flops to fine jewelry and learn about the whaling days of old Lahaina.

+ Ioa Valley

    • Nestled in the mountains just above Wailuku, this lush tropical valley is rich in exotic plant life.

+ Road To Hana

    • Travel along 53 miles of Maui's scenic ocean cliff highway.

+ Wailea

    • Wailea is in south Maui, and boasts some of the best beaches in Hawaii.

* Molokai

+ Molokai Ranch

    • The century old Molokai Ranch offers visitors the chance to experience ranching Hawaiian Style.

+ Papohaku Beach

    • Hawaii's longest white sand beach is on Molokai. If you want seclusion, Papohaku Beach is the spot.

+ Kalaupapa Peninsula

    • This amazingly beautiful park lies at the base of Molokai's majestic and gigantic cliffs.

+ Play Golf

    • Located in the town of Kalae on Molokai's north shore is Ironwood Hills, a nine-hole course.

+ RW Meyer Sugar Mill Museum

    • The old sugar cane mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and shares it's history.

* Oahu

+ Waikiki Beach

    • Waikiki has something for everyone, from surf, sand, scenery and shops galore to world-class resorts.

+ Nu'uanu Pali Lookout

    • From Nu'uanu Pali Lookout you can see Kaneohe Bay, Kailua and all the way up the Windward coast.

+ Pipeline

    • Pipeline gets some big winter waves that seem to break almost on shore.

+ Waimea Bay

    • \W/aimea generates the largest surfing waves on the North Shore 25-30 feet plus.

+ Diamond Head Crater

    • Along the southeast shore of Oahu is Diamond Head Crater, the most famous volcanic crater in the world.

+ Honolulu, Hawaii

    • Oahu has highest concentration of historic buildings in the islands, located in downtown Honolulu.
 
Island Highlights:

* The Big Island

+ Helicopter Flights

    • Fly over spectacular volcanoes. This is the only place in the United States where you can actually tour a live volcano.

+ Explore Lava Tubes

    • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Each Wednesday HAVO offers a ranger-guided tour, (reservations are required).

+ Humpback Whales

    • Whale watching tours are for the most part concentrated in and around Kona, where you can charter a boat or go as a group along with other visitors.

+ Night Diving

    • Dive with large Manta Rays in the waters off Kailua Bay. These open sea creatures can get Big, as large as 3 to 4 meters.

+ Touring Ancient Temples

    • While in Hawaii be sure to check out Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park and Hale o Kaewe Heiau, two of Hawaii's Ancient Temples.

+ Stargazing

    • Mauna Kea visitor center offers an amazing galaxy tour each evening, 6pm to 10pm.

* Kauai

+ Trekking

    • Kauai is famous for some of the world's best hiking. Trekking in Na Pali's rugged shoreline with huge sea cliffs reaching high into the sky is a hikers dream.

+ Stargazing

    • On a clear night in Kauai, stargazing atop Waimea Canyon can only be described as amazing, providing spectacular views of the Kalalau Valley and the Na Pali Coast.

+ Hawaii Kayaking

    • Kauai boasts some of the Top kayaking in Hawaii. Although there are many rivers and streams in Kauai where you can kayak, the most popular river among kayaker's is the Wailua River.

+ Sun Bathing

    • Enjoy sun bathing while relaxing on some of the world's finest beaches along the south shore of Kauai.

+ Bird Watching

    • Want to see some magnificent rare sea birds, like the Laysan albatrosses and the Great frigate birds? Check out the National Wildlife Refuge at Kilauea Point.

+ Swimming

    • Beaches along the South Shore near Poipu are nice for swimming during the winter. Hanalei Bay to the North Shore in summer.

* Lanai

+ Snorkeling

    • Lanai offers some of the best snorkeling anywhere in the Hawaiian Islands. It is not uncommon to get water visibility of 100ft plus in the waters off Manele Bay.

+ Mountain Biking

    • Bike to Lanai's summit at 3,370 feet, on a clear day you can see five islands. This is the perfect place for a photo opportunity.

+ Golfing

    • The Experience at Koele and The Challenge at Manele are listed among the Top 18-hole designer courses golf courses in Hawaii.

+ Scuba Diving

    • There are over 700 species of fish in the Islands and Lanai has one of the largest schools of Spinner Dolphins in Hawaii.

+ 4 Wheeling

    • 4 Wheel to the Garden of the Gods and see colorful pinnacles, buttes and rock clusters.

+ Munro Trail

    • Landscaped along the ridge in the early 1900's with Cook Pines and other trees to wick water from the coastal clouds and fog that prevail, the scenery is quite amazing.

* Maui

+ Haleakala Crater

    • Haleakala Crater in Hawaii is 7½ miles wide, 2½ miles long and 3000ft deep, that's larger than the size of Manhattan.

+ Halekii-Pihana Heiau

    • These two temples are among Maui's most significant historical sites.

+ Whalers Museum

    • This history-oriented museum is the only one of its kind and takes you back in time, to the old whaling days on Maui.

+ Maui Ocean Center

    • Maui Ocean Center offers the most unique collection of marine life in all Hawaii that include eels, sharks, lionfish and more.

+ Wailua Falls

    • There are many waterfalls on Maui and Wailua Falls 200-footer takes the cake.

+ Whale Watching

    • Maui offers the best whale watching in all Hawaii and perhaps the entire world.

* Molokai

+ Waikolu Lookout

    • This is not the highest peak on Molokai, but offers an excellent view into Waikolu Valley with scenic ocean views in the distant.

+ Dixie Maru Beach

    • Dixie Maru Beach is the best place on the west end of Molokai for swimming and snorkeling, if the surf isn't pounding.

+ Kalaupapa to Halawa

    • Hawaii's highest waterfall, Kahiwa Falls drops some 1750ft from these cliffs. This waterfall is accessible by helicopter only.

+ Scuba Diving

    • Molokai has some of the Top dive spots in Hawaii. The longest barrier reef in Hawaii lies along the entire south side of Molokai.

+ Other Highlights

    • Horse back riding, mountain biking, rodeo activities, fishing and a variety of ocean adventures, they're all here on Molokai.

* Oahu

+ Sunset Beach

    • Watch the Pro's ride this big right that breaks off the reef at 15ft plus on a good day and then barrels inside.

+ Pearl Harbor

    • The events of December 7, 1941 are forever etched in history and signify the beginning and the end of World War II.

+ Hanauma Bay

    • Hanauma Bay offers some of the best snorkeling near shore, in the islands.

+ Polynesian Cultural Center

    • Learn about the culture of Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, The Marquesas and New Zealand at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

+ Sea Life Park

    • This is Hawaii's only marine park. You can interact with dolphins, if the dolphins are in a good mood; you get to swim with them.

+ Waimea Falls Park

    • Enjoy traditional hula dancing, Hawaiian games and professional cliff diving demonstrations are held during the day.

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