| You can't beat a Hawaii vacation when it comes | | | | Hawaiians who have remained closely connected |
| to lying on the beach and having fun. This is just | | | | to their culture and traditional way of life. |
| the place for a lovely and refreshing break to | | | | If you are looking for a more peaceful Hawaii |
| recharge the batteries ready to face life again. | | | | vacation, Lanai Island would be ideal. Not only does |
| The Hawaiian climate is great all year round, with | | | | it possess no traffic lights but it is the least |
| the warm breezes a perfect change to the colder | | | | densely populated of all the islands of Hawaii. It is |
| climate back home, and in summer you have an | | | | a good choice for a quiet romantic vacation, and |
| 85 degree sun cooled by the fresh trade winds | | | | offers two golf courses to keep your fitness |
| blowing in from the ocean. It is never too cold | | | | levels trim. |
| and never too hot. | | | | Maui lies in the middle of the winter migration |
| You can spend all of your time on just the one | | | | route of the humpback whale, and many people |
| island you like best, or take in the sights and | | | | come here in winter for whale watching. The |
| sounds of all six. It is your choice, and each has | | | | beaches are said to be among the best in the |
| its own attractions and natural beauty to suit | | | | world, and are a favorite with many people |
| every taste. | | | | seeking a Hawaii beach vacation without all the |
| Oahu offers famous Waikiki Beach, and the state | | | | razzmatazz of Honolulu. |
| capitol of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor where you | | | | The Big Island of Hawaii is, as you would expect, |
| can visit the USS Arizona memorial. Most people | | | | the biggest island in the group. In fact it is larger |
| choose this island when visiting Hawaii for their | | | | than all the others combined, and offers 11 of the |
| first time. It is not only the busiest island and the | | | | 13 defined climatic zones of the world. The Big |
| one and most visited by tourists, but is best for | | | | Island features mountains topped with snow, an |
| sightseeing if you are interested in history. You will | | | | active volcano and beautiful beaches. It is a must |
| likely have to spend some time here during your | | | | on any list of Hawaii vacation ideas. It is also good |
| Hawaii vacation in any case, since most flights to | | | | if you are looking for inexpensive real estate in |
| and from Hawaii use Honolulu as a hub. | | | | Hawaii. |
| If you travel north you will come to Kauai, the | | | | If you are unsure as to which island you want to |
| most northerly and the oldest of the Hawaiian | | | | spend most of your time or if this will be your |
| Islands. This is an island of great beauty with the | | | | first Hawaii vacation - then why not try an island |
| magnificent golden sands of the Coconut Coast to | | | | cruise? You can book a cruise that starts at |
| the east and Waimea Canyon towards the west | | | | Honolulu and then spends about a day and a half |
| coast. Waimea Canyon is known as the 'Grand | | | | on each island. What better way could there be to |
| Canyon of the Pacific', and the reason will be | | | | visit Hawaii for your first time and decide which |
| obvious when you see it. Close by is Kokee State | | | | island you like best? |
| Park that offers a number of trails you can hike | | | | If you prefer to sleep on land, you will find a wide |
| to see the rainforest plants and the rare bird | | | | range of vacation accommodations throughout |
| species that make their home here. | | | | Hawaii. They range from resort hotel rooms, |
| The island of Molokai lies to the south of Oahu. | | | | vacation condos and private home rentals to |
| This island is home to a large number of Native | | | | inexpensive cabins. |