Aloha! Welcome to a complete guide to the tropical islands of Hawaii! With outstanding volcanoes, pristine beaches, immaculate waters, a diverse culture, great food and shopping, Hawaii is the perfect holiday destination for everyone.
Regardless of your length or location of stay, you will find yourself immersed in a fun-filled and unforgettable holiday experience. This article will bring you the best of what Hawaii has to offer.
Hawaii is blessed with a beautiful landscape, adorned with magnificent volcanoes, lush tropical rainforests, massive waterfalls, amazing underwater coral reefs, as well as unique coastal landforms. The best ways to enjoy the lovely, picturesque views of Hawaii are to go on a luxury cruise, take a helicopter tour, kayak or go scuba-diving.
Considered to be one of the finest in the world, the beaches of the Hawaiian Islands is unlike other beaches. The pristine, fine white sand is formed from shattered coral. The beaches serve as a great avenue for sunbathing and engaging in other family activities, such as picnicking and building sandcastles. Renowned beaches in Hawaii include Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana and Haleiwa Beach Park in Oahu. In Kauai, there is Poipu Beach Park, while in Big Island there is Richardson’s Beach Park.
There are a myriad of attractions in Hawaii, but these are recommended places to visit during your stay.
Explore the volcanoes of Big Island by heading down to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where you can tour the magnificent volcanoes of Kilauea and Mauna Loa at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Besides these imposing landforms, there are other flora and fauna found within the area that are preserved over centuries.
The Pearl Harbour Museum is a historic place for Hawaii. Step back in time to the tragic day in 1941 when Japanese war planes dropped bombs at Pearl Harbour, killing many American soldiers. The Pearl Harbour Museum in Oahu offers a tour around the historical site where the Japanese surrender documents were signed and the USS Bowfin, the only World War II submarine existing today.
Head to a Kona Coffee Plantation to see how Kona coffee beans are produced. Kona coffee, which is known to have a distinctive, rich and highly aromatic flavour, is a Hawaiian specialty. There are hundreds of coffee farms in Kona offering free tours to the public. Some of these farms include the Kona Coffee Living History Farm, Kona Joe Coffee, Hilo Coffee Mill and Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation. This will be a truly unique experience, especially for coffee lovers.
There are simply too many things to do in Hawaii, especially if you love the outdoors. From relaxing at the beach and whale-watching to taking a helicopter tour and attending a Luau (Traditional Hawaiian Feast), the fun never stops. Other activities include hiking, playing golf, shopping and dining.
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