| Hawaii, the land of paradise and a great place to | | | | especially at sunrise or sunset. Dress appropriately |
| get away from it all. For many, traveling to Hawaii | | | | or bring some warm clothes, because there is a |
| happens quite often and for some, it is a whole | | | | drastic drop in temperature from the basin - Bike |
| new experience. You have decided to go come to | | | | down a volcano or zip line over the valleys - Go |
| Hawaii, but now what? What is there to do there | | | | whale watching or snorkel with dolphins and sea |
| and what should you know. | | | | turtles - Go surfing or try stand-up paddle surfing |
| To start, Hawaii is made up of 6 main islands. | | | | - Take one of many scenic drives such as Hana |
| There is Maui, the Big Island, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu | | | | Highway and check out the waterfalls. - Take a |
| and Kauai. Each island offers its own personality | | | | relaxing hike in I'ao Valley or to a private lagoon |
| and adventures, as well as its own sense of | | | | and swim under a waterfall - Visit a farm, a |
| beauty. Just visiting one island, does not mean | | | | winery or any great restaurants or shops in |
| you have seen everything Hawaii has to offer. | | | | different towns such as Lahaina, Pa'ia or Kihei |
| General Tips On The State Of Hawaii - The state | | | | Island known as "The Big Island" - See the molten |
| nickname is The Aloha State and the capital is in | | | | lava flow at the home of the world's most active |
| Honolulu - Time zone - Hawaii does not observe | | | | volcano, Kiluaua - Go diving with Manta Rays - |
| daylight savings time, therefore the time | | | | Take part in stargazing or on air tours - Pamper |
| difference from the main land will vary throughout | | | | yourself on the Kohala Coast |
| the year - Main languages is English and Hawaiian - | | | | Island of Lanai - Visit Shipwreck Beach (Kaiolohia). |
| Transportation and accommodations offers high | | | | See a World War II ship that is still trapped in the |
| end hotels and budget hotels, condos to rent, | | | | water - 4 wheel drive to lunar landscapes - Spend |
| cottages, bed and breakfast locations throughout. | | | | time snorkeling in Hulopoe Bay with spinner |
| Rental cars, taxis, shuttles and city buses are also | | | | dolphins - Scuba dive at Cathedrals |
| available for your travels - Dress for Hawaii is | | | | Island of Molokai - Ride mules down some of the |
| generally casual. | | | | world's tallest sea cliffs - Visit the Macadamia Nut |
| A light jacket for the evening is recommended in | | | | Plantation - Relax at Papohaku Beach - Spend |
| the event you get a cool ocean breeze or for | | | | time at the Big Wind Kite Factory |
| rain, and don't forget your swimsuit and flip flops - | | | | Island of Oahu - Visit the Pearl Harbor museum - |
| Electronic availability for cell phones and internet | | | | Go shark cage diving - The university of Hawaii |
| are accessible on most islands - Hawaii joined the | | | | and for many years the home to the NFL's Pro |
| United States as the 50th state in 1959 - Hawaii is | | | | Bowl game - The sands and sights of Waikiki |
| also known for its active volcanoes, the surfing, | | | | Beach |
| the luau's and the hula dance - The word "Aloha" | | | | Island of Kauai - Go horseback riding - Hike 3 |
| means Hello and Goodbye - The word "Mahalo" | | | | great trails (Kukui, Kuilau Ridge, Kalalau) - Set up |
| means Thank You - The Hawaiian language | | | | your tents and go camping - Visit Captain Cook's |
| consists of 12 letters (unlike the 26 letters used | | | | Monument |
| on the main land). Hawaii's 12 letters include 5 | | | | So as you can see, there are so many things to |
| vowels (a, e, i, o & u) and 7 consonants (h, | | | | do here in Hawaii, whether you plan ahead or |
| k, l, m, n, p, & w) | | | | being spontaneous. Still not sure what to do? |
| This is all useful and interesting information, but | | | | Throughout the different islands, there are many |
| what about the fun, the beaches, the excursions | | | | publications advertising all the different events and |
| and the food. Here is a short guide for each island | | | | activities that you can do. If you want to do |
| that should help you for your travel to Hawaii. | | | | some "non- touristy" things, feel free to ask any |
| Island of Maui - At over 10,000 high, visit the | | | | of the locals, they will be sure to give you some |
| Haleakala Crater to see some beautiful views, | | | | great ideas. But remember to say "Mahalo. |