| It's easy to get overwhelmed by the vast beauty | | | | traditional dinner of Kalua pig is unearthed from |
| of the Hawaiian islands. And anyone planning a visit | | | | the underground oven), beautiful dancers clad in |
| to Hawaii would need to do a bit of planning to | | | | grass skirts, and a leisurely night under the stars, |
| make sure they get the most out of their tropical | | | | the Hawaiian luau is a must, especially for families |
| adventure. Below is a list of ten activities in Hawaii | | | | vacationing in Hawaii. |
| that should make every vacationer's To Do lists. | | | | 6) Every island in Hawaii offers visitors a water |
| 1) A drive along Hana Highway is a must-do for | | | | adventure that they will never forget: swimming |
| visitors to Maui. This unforgettable stretch of road | | | | with dolphins! This is a fantastic family outing that |
| offers an endless view of the blue Pacific as well | | | | can be an educational experience, a spectator |
| as of the plentiful plunging waterfalls of Maui. In | | | | event, or a real life adventure in the wild with the |
| addition to the lush vegetation and the street | | | | ocean's most intelligent, playful and friendly |
| vendors offering you cut mango for your drive, | | | | creatures. |
| the highway itself is an engineering marvel. This | | | | 7) Whale watching, a sister-adventure to |
| snake-like road, which covers 52 miles between | | | | swimming with dolphins, is another unique activity |
| Kahului and the town of Hana, has over 600 | | | | in Hawaii that travelers should not miss. Nearly |
| curves and crosses over 59 bridges and was dug | | | | two-thirds of the world's humpback whales |
| out of Maui's eastern coast using hand tools! | | | | migrate to the Hawaiian islands every winter to |
| 2) Pele, the Hawaiian Goddess of Fire and | | | | breed, give birth and nurse their young. So during |
| Volcanoes, was known for her wrath and | | | | late November to early April, vacationers can go |
| vengeance, and any visitor to Hawaii would do | | | | on various whale watching excursions (from day |
| right by himself to pay homage to this fiery | | | | tours to dinner cruises) offered throughout the |
| goddess by conducting a tour of Hawaii's stunning | | | | islands. |
| volcanoes. Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park on | | | | 8) Hawaii is the birthplace of surfing, and the |
| the Big Island contains Mount Kilauea and Mauna | | | | outdoorsy visitors to the islands should not miss |
| Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes, | | | | an opportunity to catch a wave in the stunning |
| and is in itself a unique ecosystem of native | | | | Pacific. Beginners might head to Honolulu's Waikiki |
| Hawiian plants and animals that is definitely worth | | | | Beach where the waves are consistent and gentle |
| exploring. The park offers hiking trails, volcanic | | | | enough to take lessons, and experts looking for a |
| tours, and stunning views of the islands. | | | | unique surfing adventure might prefer Oahu's |
| 3) Visitors should not miss an opportunity to hike | | | | stunning North Shore, which is known for having |
| in Waimea Canyon, which Mark Twain dubbed as | | | | the best surfing locations of all the islands, |
| the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." At ten miles | | | | especially during the winter months. |
| long and one mile deep, Waimea Canyon is the | | | | 9) And don't forget that Hawaii has an |
| largest canyon in the Pacific, and is located in a | | | | underwater paradise, as well. Snorkeling in the |
| national park that is visitor-friendly and offers | | | | clear waters of the Pacific allows visitors a chance |
| various hiking trails and look-out points that reveal | | | | to explore the unique marine life of the Hawaiian |
| terrific vantages of every inch of this natural | | | | Archipelago. Visitors should be sure to check out |
| wonder. | | | | the sea caves off of Maui or the underground |
| 4) Travelers who want to avoid crowds and | | | | volcanic crater off of Hanuama Bay on the Big |
| famous sites and are in search of the ultimate | | | | Island. |
| relaxation during their Hawaiian vacation, should | | | | 10) It's easy to get a bit too focused, a bit |
| enjoy a world-class round of golf at one of the | | | | myopic about a Hawaiian vacation, so those who |
| many high-end resorts on the islands. Among the | | | | don't want to miss the forest for the trees |
| best courses in Hawaii are The Princeville at | | | | should consider taking a helicopter tour of the |
| Hanalei Prince Course, the Poipu Bay Golf Course | | | | islands beautiful wonders. These tours can take |
| in Kauai, and the Ko'olau Golf Course in Oahu. | | | | visitors into the mouth of a volcano, and through |
| 5) And, of course, no visit to Hawaii can be | | | | lush green canyons, and close to the beautiful, |
| complete without the most quintessential Hawaiian | | | | misty waterfalls which are replete throughout the |
| experience: the luau. Complete with delicious | | | | state. |
| Polynesian food, the Imu ceremony (in which the | | | | |