Hawaii Holidays
The six islands of Hawaii are home to wonders and treasures unlike any other on earth. Their breathtaking natural beauty, the climate described by Mark Twain as "one long summer day", and the warm Aloha Spirit of the people, all cast a magical spell that never goes away. The biggest problem for Hawaii holidays is deciding which islands to choose, but this is a question to which there is no wrong answer.
Hawaii holidays are special in so many ways. Hawaii is the only place where you can choose the colour of your beach -- there are pink sand, yellow sand, red sand, white sand and black sand beaches, and even one with green sand. Around the coasts, dolphins and whales leap and play, and you can swim with sea turtles, or snorkel with colourful tropical fish and giant manta rays amongst vast fields of brilliant coral. And Hawaii probably has the best surfing in the world -- in fact it's considered the home of surfing, as it has been practised by the indigenous people for hundreds of years.
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The Gathering Place
Most visitors arrive at Honolulu International Airport on the island of Oahu, though there are also direct flights from the US mainland to Maui, Hawaii Island and Kauai. Honolulu, whose name means "sheltered harbour", is the capital of the State of Hawaii, and is a bustling metropolis with fabulous restaurants and world-famous beaches, including Waikiki, one of the world's most sought-after holiday spots. In downtown Honolulu is the beautiful State Capitol Building, with volcano-shaped legislative chambers built round a unique open-air rotunda, and surrounded by reflecting pools to symbolise Hawaii's ocean heritage.
The island of Oahu itself, called the Gathering Place, is the most populated and cosmopolitan of the islands. It is made up of two parallel mountain ranges, to the east and west, each with over 100 ridges branching out and creating beautiful valleys and stunning mountain vistas. Oahu is well known for its breathtaking North Shore, with its legendary surfing waves, its main hub being the charming and historic town of Hale'iwa.
Big Island
The largest of the islands is Hawaii Island, which to avoid confusion is usually referred to as Big Island. Its diversity is astounding -- within its borders it embraces 11 of the world's 13 climate zones, from snow-capped mountains to sun-kissed beaches, and desert craters to the lush green rainforests of the Hamakua Coast. Here you will find luxury resorts, charming small towns, and sacred sites devoted to the island's history.
The most awe-inspiring feature of Big Island is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a World Heritage Site which encompasses two active volcanoes, plus 150 miles of hiking trails through craters, rainforests and scalded deserts. As well as watching lava flow down from Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, you can take the Crater Rim Drive, or walk through the Thurston Lava Tube, a 500-year-old lava cave with a tropical rainforest awaiting you at the other end. At the end of the Crater Rim Drive is the Chain of Craters Road, ending in Puu Oo Vent where the lava flow has overtaken the road and empties dramatically into the sea.
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The Garden Isle
The northernmost island, Kauai, is known as the Garden Isle for its luxuriant foliage, gorgeous flowers and sensational scenery. The most famous feature is the amazing Waimea Canyon, its deep red, green and brown shades making it even more colourful than the Grand Canyon, and the adjacent dramatic forests of the Koke'e State Park. The park contains two amazing lookouts over the Kalalau Valley, one of the spectacular valleys along the famed Na Pali Coast with its towering cliffs -- this coastline can only be viewed by taking a boat ride.
The Valley Isle
Maui, the second largest island, known as the Valley Isle, is called by some the world's most beautiful island with the world's best beaches. The legendary Road to Hana, so scenic that it has been called the Highway to Heaven, takes you past constantly unfolding vistas of lush valleys, dramatic waterfalls and rocky ocean inlets, and connects with the Haleakala Highway, leading to the incredible Haleakala Summit. From its vast circular rim, a great rainforest valley falls away thousands of feet to the coast, forming a nature reserve with some of the planet's rarest plants, reptiles and birds.
Away From it All
Then there's little Lanai, the smallest inhabited island, a place of contrasts with some of Hawaii's most luxurious resorts, including places like romantic Hulopoe Bay. Yet not far away you can get right off the beaten track, and explore Keahiakawelo, The Garden of the Gods, with its extraordinary rock formations. Lanai has no traffic lights and few paved roads, so it's really the place to get away from it all.
There are far more things to see and do in Hawaii, or even on any individual island, than you can possibly fit in to one trip. Hawaii holidays offer the experience of a lifetime, whether it's a family holiday, a time to party, a romantic getaway or a challenging adventure. One thing you can be sure of is that your first trip to Hawaii will not be your last.
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