| When you visit Hawaii there are many islands | | | | The memorial is constructed above the ship |
| that offer plenty of exciting activities, | | | | that sank. There is also a free program you |
| natural wonders, and enjoyment for all who | | | | can attend and learn more about Pearl |
| visit. However, Hawaii is one of the most | | | | Harbor.While there are many places on Oahu |
| expensive places to live in the United | | | | you just have to visit, these are several |
| States, so you can only imagine how traveling | | | | recommended options that will keep you on |
| in the area might affect your budget. Because | | | | your feet and enjoying the beautiful |
| of this you might prefer to guide yourself | | | | area.Tour Kauai on Your Own |
| through the islands with some suggestions of | | | | |
| the better activities and natural wonders | | | | Once you have seen Oahu you should set your |
| awaiting you, especially on Oahu and Kauai. | | | | sites on Kauai. There is so much to see and |
| If you choose to guide yourself you will | | | | do in Kauai that you could tour the island |
| certainly save yourself lots of money not to | | | | for weeks and still not see and do it all. |
| mention you will enjoy your trip a little | | | | However, just a few of the most exciting and |
| more because you will be in charge and more | | | | interesting locations will be highlighted |
| aware of your surroundings. When you guide | | | | here.The Waimea Canyon Lookout is a must see |
| yourself through Hawaii you will enjoy more | | | | if you are in Kauai and you will be amazed at |
| of an adventure than if you hire a guide. The | | | | the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. From the |
| following activities will help you guide | | | | lookout you have a vista of the mile long, 10 |
| yourself to a vacation of a lifetime.Guide | | | | mile wide canyon. You will be amazed at the |
| Yourself on Oahu | | | | site.After this visit you should head to Salt |
| | | | Pond County Beach Park, which is next to the |
| If you are on the island of Oahu then you | | | | salt ponds. These are the only salt ponds in |
| can enjoy the beauty of the island from a | | | | Hawaii that are still in use and produce the |
| rent a car and simply drive to the appointed | | | | ancient rock salt. This is off of mile marker |
| locations as well as discover some on your | | | | 17 so keep your eyes open as you are driving |
| own. Oahu is incredible and there is so much | | | | along.Another must see location in Kauai is |
| to see and do you will really enjoy guiding | | | | the Russian fort at Hanalei Bay. Russia was |
| yourself because you can stay a little longer | | | | not in Hawaii too long, but there is a bit of |
| or move ahead faster if you choose to do so. | | | | their fort remaining to remember when they |
| If you follow these suggestions you will | | | | were. Although the two year adventure ended |
| spend a couple hours checking out the | | | | and little is left of the fort, you have a |
| recommended sites, or longer if you | | | | breathtaking view of Hanalei Bay that is |
| choose.The first stop is at the Punchbowl | | | | worth the trip.Then, you must visit |
| National Cemetery. The cemetery is located | | | | Maniniholo dry cave. This cave is made from a |
| off of Puowaina Drive and there are signs | | | | mesh of trees and vines and is simply |
| that will guide you the short distance to the | | | | amazing. There is no water in the cave to be |
| cemetery. Here you will encounter the | | | | concerned with, either. This sea cave has |
| National Memorial Cemetery that is the | | | | been in existence for ages and there is a |
| resting ground of thousands of WW2, Korea, | | | | legend that it was dug by sea elves. Once you |
| and Vietnam soldiers who gave their lives for | | | | see Maniniholo dry cave you can make up your |
| their country. More than 35,000 graves are | | | | own mind.The final must see on Kauai is |
| located at Punchbowl, which is an extinct | | | | Kamokila Hawaiian Village. Here you will be |
| crater of a volcano. The Punchbowl is open to | | | | able to learn a little bit about Hawaiian |
| visitors daily from 8:30 am - 6:30 pm and | | | | history and how old Hawaiians lived. |
| more than 6 million visitors visit each year. | | | | Amazingly enough, these Hawaiians were truly |
| You too should visit the Punchbowl to honor | | | | self sufficient and lived off the land. |
| those fallen and to remember.From the | | | | Kamokila Hawaiian Village. Here you will be |
| Punchbowl you can hop back in your car and | | | | able to learn a little bit about Hawaiian |
| head to Puu Ualakaa Overlook. This stop | | | | history and how old Hawaiians lived. |
| offers an amazing 230 degree view of Honolulu | | | | Amazingly enough, these Hawaiians were truly |
| from Mt. Tantalus. You can see from Pearl | | | | self sufficient and lived off the land. You |
| Harbor to Diamond Head and will simply be | | | | can visit this village any day and even take |
| overwhelmed with this site. If you feel like | | | | a ride in a canoe if you so choose.There are |
| stopping for a few minutes and continuing on | | | | many more things to do in Oahu and Kauai than |
| that is fine, or else you can pack a picnic | | | | those listed above; however these are just |
| lunch, hike the trails, and just enjoy the | | | | suggestions to help you keep in mind hat |
| beauty.If you are really interested in plant | | | | Hawaii is more than beautiful beaches and |
| life and hiking then your next stop will be | | | | luaus. It is a state with a significant past |
| truly enjoyable. From the Overlook you should | | | | and an amazing history regarding the |
| head to the Lyon Arboretum. More than 194 | | | | Hawaiians as well as the Americans. When you |
| acres of rainforest is home to 8000 species | | | | are visiting Hawaii you will get a feel for |
| of plants that will truly turn your head and | | | | the past and truly come to understand a |
| make you appreciate nature. There are trails | | | | little more about Hawaii.Steven Anderson is |
| you can hike as well as restrooms on the | | | | the reservations director of Hawaiian |
| premises.Also while on Oahu you should visit | | | | Discount Rental Cars, specializing in Maui |
| Pearl Harbor. This is perhaps one of the most | | | | Jeep & Car Rentals. He has personally |
| frequented locations on the island. Here is | | | | experienced many Hawaiian adventures and |
| the USS Arizona memorial and you can view a | | | | offers his advice on the many interesting |
| memorial to all the individuals who lost | | | | locales in Hawaii. |
| their lives when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. | | | | |