| When I lived in Hawaii, I learned about all the | | | | the only island with zip lines. You can see the |
| tourist mistakes. It seems people go to Hawaii | | | | islands from an aerial view by checking them out. |
| with ideas of sun tanning, surfing, and have a | | | | If you like waterfalls, then you will have your best |
| great time. However, they do little to prepare to | | | | chance here. |
| make sure this happens. Well, here is a list of | | | | · The Big Island - Here you have a unique |
| things you need to do before you travel to | | | | opportunity to see the Kilauea Volcano. It is the |
| Hawaii. | | | | only island with an active volcano you can see up |
| Prepare Your Body for the Sun | | | | close. |
| You do not want to go to Hawaii just to get a | | | | · Kauai - You can go horseback riding and it is |
| sunburn on the first day. Nothing can ruin a trip | | | | the best place to see tons of waterfalls. The Kipu |
| faster than being sore all over. However, you can | | | | Falls is not only a beautiful waterfall but it will allow |
| prep your body for the direct rays of the sun. | | | | you to swim in it too! |
| They are much stronger in Hawaii so you need to | | | | Tips to Stay Safe |
| prepare. | | | | Like everywhere else in the world, tourist fall |
| The easiest way to prep your body is with going | | | | victim to crime. One of the easiest things to do is |
| to a tanning salon. You can purchase a month | | | | take a backpack with you. You will want to leave |
| subscription for around $20. The month before | | | | your purse, wallet and all valuables in your hotel |
| you go, start out slow and build up until you can | | | | safe. A small backpack is perfect to carry |
| stay the whole 20 minutes. | | | | required money (credit cards are best) and your |
| Know the Islands Attractions | | | | ID. |
| Hawaii is actually a group of islands. Chances are | | | | You will also want to get a small waterproof |
| you will only be going to one. Most people go to | | | | container to wear around your neck. You can get |
| Oahu and Maui. Some people go to the big island | | | | these at dive shops, camping shops, and other |
| and others go to Kauai. | | | | outdoors stores. When you go to the beach, take |
| · Oahu - Is known for its beautiful beaches. You | | | | nothing except your ID, credit card, and some |
| will find Waikiki, North Shore, Sunset Beach, and | | | | cash. Everything should fit in the waterproof |
| the Bonsai Pipeline. During winter, you can whale | | | | container. Additionally, cheap flip-flops are a must |
| watch, watch surfing competitions and see | | | | in case they get lost on the beach. You just don't |
| beautiful waterfalls. Diamond Head is also here. It | | | | want to wear expensive shoes to the ocean. |
| is an inactive volcano you can climb with | | | | Better yet, get aqua shoes to protect your feet |
| spectacular views. You will also find Pearl Harbor | | | | from the reef. |
| here. | | | | Follow these three tips and your Hawaiian |
| · Maui - This island is generally where | | | | vacation will be a blast. Good luck and Mahalo. |
| honeymooners go. It is romantic and fun. It is also | | | | |