Hawaii Vacations
An Excellent Vacation Idea
Turtle Bay Resort,
O'ahu
Hawaii vacations, whether you are looking for a family or a
romantic Hawaii vacation, Hawaii is an
has something for everyone!
Warren and I travelled there in the summer of 2007 and spent two amazing weeks
touring the different islands. We loved it so much we returned with daughter
Montana in the summer of 2008 on our way back from Australia and attended
a wedding in January of 2009 in Waikiki on Oahu.
Imagine your days. You could be scuba diving or surfing in the morning,
hiking through the rain forest in the afternoon, then stargazing in the
evening. Or maybe you could tour some of the historic attractions in
the morning, flake out on the beach in the afternoon, and enjoy a world class
restaurant for dinner.
Whether you choose to stay on one island, go island hopping, or take a cruise,
Hawaii vacations will satisfy everyone in your family. It is a destination
that you can return to over and over again and have a completely different
vacation each time.
On each island in Hawaii you will find world class hotels, shopping, restaurants, beaches and
attractions.
Maybe you will want to try all the islands in one trip - a cruise may be
your best idea!
Who knows you may fall in love with the islands and decide
to live there, or buy a holiday home?
So sit back, relax, grab a coffee or tea, and check out some of the options for
your Hawaii vacation!
Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, O'ahu
O'ahu will most likely be the
beginning point for your Hawaii vacations. O'ahu, nicknamed the "the
Gathering Place", is the only real metropolitan type city in Hawaii. It is the
third largest island and Honolulu is the capital of the state of Hawaii.
900,000 people live on O'ahu -75% of the resident population that lives in of
the State of Hawaii.
This island has more diversity than the other islands in Hawaii. You will
find world class dining, hotels, attractions,
Pearl Harbor, golf, arts and culture,
festivals, surfing, spas, and shopping. Not to mention
beaches, including the world famous Waikiki Beach!
O'ahu can be divided up into the following areas:
Waikiki Beach is where the majority of the hotels are located on the island of O'ahu.
You will find great
shopping,
restaurants, attractions and a wide range of hotels including the
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, the
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and the
Hilton Hawaiian Village.
See our travel journal report on
our entry of our trip to Waikiki and the
Hilton Hawaiian Village for our
friends wedding.
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Hana, Maui
Maui is the one of the most popular Hawaii vacations and for good reason.
It's nickname the "Magic Isle" captures the natural beauty of this island. Maui
has world class resorts, condos, dining and attractions. It is easy to see why
it is so popular.
More laid back than O'ahu, but still has many of the conveniences that
visitors enjoy, Maui caters to everyone.
Conde Nast Traveller's Reader's Choice Poll has awarded Maui the "Best Island
in the World" Award for the 13th time. This shows how much Maui is loved. People
visit Maui over and over again. Don't be surprised if you see a celebrity or two
in the Wailea area or the Four Seasons Hotel. It is a favorite for everyone.
Accomodations include world class resorts, condos, bed and breakfasts, or
maybe you would like a seaside cottage. There are so many options, Maui is
perfect for a romantic Hawaii vacation, or a family Hawaii vacation.
Enjoy the Natural beauty of Maui by visiting the hundreds of beaches, taking
the drive on the road to Hana, visit the Haleakala Crater, go Whale watching,
scuba diving or snorkeling. Maybe taking a stroll through the main street in
Lahaina, wandering in and out of the art galleries and restaurants suits
you more.
Areas to visit include:
- Kapalua and Ka'anapali
- Lahaina
- Kihei and Wailea
- Wailua and Hana
- Kahului
Check out some
pictures
of Maui.
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Halemau'ma'u Crater in Volcanos National
Park, Big Island
The Big Island, aka the Island of Hawaii, is growing, literally. The
main attraction on the Big Island is the Volcano and Volcano National Park.
The world's most active volcano of Kilauea is adding land to the island
every day. You will find everything from Natural Beauty to world class resorts.
The Big Island is more laid back then the other islands. It has two
main centers, Hilo and Kailua-Kona. Hilo is the capital of the island and
is the gateway to the Volcano National Park. It is the lush more tropical
side of the island. Whereas Kona has the sunny Kohala coast, littered
with resorts, world class fishing, golf courses, and lava rock.
The Big Island has eleven different climate zones. In one day you
could be sunning in 90 degree heat in the morning and then freezing with your
feet in snow at the top of Mauna Kea by the evening!
Attractions not to miss on the Big Island include:
The Big Island is not to be missed for it's Volcanoes and The Mauna Kea
Observatories!
See
our experience on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Napali Coast,
Kauai
Kauai is known as the "Garden Isle" and is the oldest of the Hawaiian
Islands. It is lush and tropical and absolutely beautiful! You can see
waterfalls in the mountains while on a hiking through the Napali Coast National
Park. You can try tubing the ditch through a sugar plantation. Or maybe you will
zipline through the tropical hillside.
Whatever you choose don't miss a helicopter tour over the Napali Coast and
Waimea Canyon. And of course there are beaches, beaches and more beaches. In
fact Poipu Beach was voted the "America's Best Beach" by the Travel Channel.
Some areas to visit include:
- Princeville
- The Fern Grotto
- Napali Coast
- Waimea Canyon
- Poipu Beach
Kauai is just a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. It is a perfect
romantic Hawaii vacation. But it will also satisfy all family members on a
family Hawaii Vacation if you like adventure and hiking!
For more ideas on things to do in Kauai click here.
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The smaller Hawaiian islands also have lots to offer for a romantic Hawaii
vacation:
Molokai - the "Most Hawaiian Isle" - is known to stay true to it's
Hawaiian traditions. The entire island is only 38 miles from end to end and
10 miles wide. Your experience on Molokai will be more personal and stress
free. This is an island to get back to nature.
Lanai - A Different Kind of Paradise - is known for it's romance.
It is a little more difficult to get to but is worth it if you are looking
for small town coziness.
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