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