Hawaii
Where do I start? This area is so diverse I am really unsure how to begin. What I plan to do is give you a general overview of some of the islands that make up Hawaii. In future post I will dig down into each of these islands.
Hawaii is known as the "Aloha State". Many use it as a greeting of Hello or Goodbye. There are over 1.2 million people that live in these islands. The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu and the language is English. They are 5 hours behind Eastern Standard Time and 6 hours during Daylight Savings Time. The average water temperature is 74 degrees.
There are six major islands Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big island. We will talk about Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island during this post.
Oahu is home of the world famous Waikiki Beach. Most of the population of Hawaii lives on Oahu. Honolulu is a world class city and it sits directly on this beach. Great hotels are located here and others offer value a few blocks from the beach. Shopping and Nightlife are world class in this city. Don't like the city then try the North Shore. This is the home of world-class surfing! There are also several wonderful world class resorts located outside of the city.
Looking for history then do not forget to visit Pearl Harbor. Get there early since lines can be long. Also, visit the Iolani Palace for a look back at the Hawaiian monarchy. Oahu is NOT just a concrete parking lot. There are many jewels on this island.
Kauai has a very small population, near 60,000 people. The island is very lush and known as the "Garden Island". The north side of the island has many mountains and waterfalls. The best beaches are located in the South. Don't miss Waimea Canyon. Mark Twain called it the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Nightlife is spotty since most are tired at the end of a busy day on the water or hiking this beautiful island. You should get a rent a car to explore this island.
Maui has a population of 130,000 people. This is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands. Make sure to visit Haleakala Crater. Watching the sun come up or set here is breath taking. You must make some time for this.
Beaches in the west and south are great. Also, plan a day and drive the road to Hana. Ask your resort to help pack a picnic lunch for you and take time and stop at one of the many waterfalls and have lunch.
The Big Island has a population of 150,000 people. The largest of the Hawaiian islands. Best know for Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park. Kona coffee is grown here along with macadamia nuts and orchids. This is the perfect island to take a helicopter tour. World class resorts are also located here. Beaches are good and there are plenty of water activities to keep you busy on the island.
Since it is an 8 hour flight to Oahu from Dallas we suggest you plan to visit at least 2 islands while you are there. Getting from island to island is not hard and can be done very easy. Work with your travel planner to ensure you pick the best islands for you and your loved one. We only touched on a few things for each island, about which books have been written about!
Feel free to email us or call us with your questions. Don't be afraid to post your questions or comments on this site.
Hawaii is known as the "Aloha State". Many use it as a greeting of Hello or Goodbye. There are over 1.2 million people that live in these islands. The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu and the language is English. They are 5 hours behind Eastern Standard Time and 6 hours during Daylight Savings Time. The average water temperature is 74 degrees.
There are six major islands Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big island. We will talk about Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island during this post.
Oahu is home of the world famous Waikiki Beach. Most of the population of Hawaii lives on Oahu. Honolulu is a world class city and it sits directly on this beach. Great hotels are located here and others offer value a few blocks from the beach. Shopping and Nightlife are world class in this city. Don't like the city then try the North Shore. This is the home of world-class surfing! There are also several wonderful world class resorts located outside of the city.
Looking for history then do not forget to visit Pearl Harbor. Get there early since lines can be long. Also, visit the Iolani Palace for a look back at the Hawaiian monarchy. Oahu is NOT just a concrete parking lot. There are many jewels on this island.
Kauai has a very small population, near 60,000 people. The island is very lush and known as the "Garden Island". The north side of the island has many mountains and waterfalls. The best beaches are located in the South. Don't miss Waimea Canyon. Mark Twain called it the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". Nightlife is spotty since most are tired at the end of a busy day on the water or hiking this beautiful island. You should get a rent a car to explore this island.
Maui has a population of 130,000 people. This is the second largest of the Hawaiian islands. Make sure to visit Haleakala Crater. Watching the sun come up or set here is breath taking. You must make some time for this.
Beaches in the west and south are great. Also, plan a day and drive the road to Hana. Ask your resort to help pack a picnic lunch for you and take time and stop at one of the many waterfalls and have lunch.
The Big Island has a population of 150,000 people. The largest of the Hawaiian islands. Best know for Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park. Kona coffee is grown here along with macadamia nuts and orchids. This is the perfect island to take a helicopter tour. World class resorts are also located here. Beaches are good and there are plenty of water activities to keep you busy on the island.
Since it is an 8 hour flight to Oahu from Dallas we suggest you plan to visit at least 2 islands while you are there. Getting from island to island is not hard and can be done very easy. Work with your travel planner to ensure you pick the best islands for you and your loved one. We only touched on a few things for each island, about which books have been written about!
Feel free to email us or call us with your questions. Don't be afraid to post your questions or comments on this site.
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