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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – “Hot Stuff” On The Big Island

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Canoes Of Ancient Hawaii

Canoes Of Ancient Hawaii

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Hawaiian Sailing Canoes

New Horizons – Discovering The “Lands Of Rainbows”

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Big Island Volcanoes

Big Island Volcanoes

Kona Sports Fishing

Kona is known as one of the best fishing destinations in the world! Thanks to its deep waters right outside the mouth of Honokohau Harbor and the looming volcanoes that block the winds, Kona is regarded as the big-game fishing capital of the world. Its history backs up the claim, as many International Game Fish […]

Hawaii Activities

Looking for fun activities in Hawaii? You found ’em! Experience a breathtaking helicopter flight over Hawaii’s natural beauty, go snorkeling under the crystal blue sea teeming with colorful marine creatures, or let the warm trade winds power your boat as you sail along the coast. Scuba dive in the sunken volcanic crater of Molokini, paddle […]

Hawaii Museums

Hawaii Museums – Bringing History to Life

Oahu Swimming Beaches

Oahu Swimming Beaches

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Wailua Beach

Located on Wailua Bay along Kauai’s eastern shore, Wailua Beach is a beautiful stretch of white sand about 1/2-mile long and up to 100 feet wide. This windward beach is part of Wailua River State Park and includes the river mouth of the huge Wailua River. There is no protective reef offshore and the beach […]

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Hanalei Beach Park Pavilion

Hanalei Bay is a beautiful 2-mile long crescent of white sand nestled beneath a beautiful range of mountains lined with waterfalls. Hanalei Beach Park Pavilion is the next beach over from the pier and is fronted by a large grass lawn. There is a lifeguard station at this beach and the waters are usually safe […]

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Black Pot Beach Park

A popular local gathering place, Black Pot park is often filled with Kauai families on the weekend. They set up tents and tarps for their picnic areas, fire up the barbecues, and spend the weekend enjoying the beach and enjoying each other’s company. The large grass lawn fronting the beach at Black Pot has plenty […]

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Sandy Cove

This western Molokai beach is quite secluded and also relatively well protected from the open ocean. The beach is a mixture of rock and sand and is located next to Hale O Lono Harbor where the annual Molokai to Oahu Outrigger Canoe race begins. Other than the canoe racers, this whole area is somewhat secluded […]

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Hale O Lono Beach

This small, south Molokai beach is popular among fisherman though is not great for snorkeling or swimming beach because the seafloor is somewhat rocky. The beach is long and narrow. Located nearby is Hale O Lono Harbor which is the starting point of the annual Molokai to Oahu Outrigger Canoe Race. Great For Fishing, whale […]

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Punaluu Beach

This classic Hawaiian black sand beach includes a palm-lined freshwater fishpond. The jet black sand on the beach (true black, not gray or salt-and-pepper) was created when the molten lava from Kilauea Volcano flowed into the cool sea causing the lava to break apart into tiny fragments that later washed up on the beach. Plenty […]

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Hana Bay Beach Park

This local gathering place is great for picnics on summer days when you may see outrigger canoes clubs practicing, community events taking place, or people just enjoying the grassy lawn and black/brown sand beach created by eroded lava. Hana Bay is typically very calm as it is relatively well protected from the open sea, making […]

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The Waikiki Beachboys

Waikiki Beachboys & Duke Kahanamoku Popularized Surfing. The beachboys were symbolic of everything that was great about Hawaii. History The Beachboys of Waikiki is a renowned group of Hawaiian watermen who worked on the beaches of Waikiki from the 1920s to the 1950s when guests from all around the world began arriving to stay at […]

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Haleiwa Beach Park

A pleasant, sandy beach fronted by a grassy lawn, Haleiwa Beach Park is located just north of the small north shore town of Haleiwa and enjoys a nice view of Kaena Point. The sandy beach is relatively narrow and swimming is not great due to the rocky and shallow ocean bottom. However, this is a […]

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Lanikai Beach

Great Snorkeling for Kids

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Sans Souci Beach

This pleasant swimming and snorkeling area at the eastern end of Waikiki is protected by a coral reef and used by many local swimmers who like to swim laps in the ocean. The Outrigger Canoe Club Beach is located just east of San Souci Beach and fronts the Outrigger Canoe Club. Great For Swimming, snorkeling, […]

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Royal Hawaiian Beach

Located directly in front of the charming and historic Royal Hawaiian Hotel as well as the Royal Moana and the Outrigger Waikiki, this beautiful white-sand beach is enjoyed by swimmers and sunbathers as well as surfers who enjoy the waves offshore. As you relax on the soft sand you can enjoy great views of Diamond […]

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Waikiki Beaches

Sand, Surf & Shopping Galore

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Pokai Bay Beach Park

This gentle west side beach is family-friendly with calm water and shady areas. When other Waianae beaches are experiencing strong surf and dangerous conditions, Pokai is often still very hospitable. The swimming areas at Pokai are marked with buoys. Pokai is also a popular canoe-launching beach. Highlights On days when other beaches are too rough, […]

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Hawaii Sunset Dinner Cruises

Cocktails, pupus (appetizers), and Hawaiian entertainment on a sunset dinner cruise. The views are just one reason why dinner cruises are such a popular activity in Hawaii. From sumptuous cuisine to stellar entertainment, a lavish dinner cruise can provide a memorable way to culminate your Hawaiian stay. Some cruises offer gourmet meals worthy of Hawaii’s […]

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Big Island Attractions

Attractions on the Big Island include Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Onizuka Center for Astronomy and Mauna Kea Observatory, Hulihee Palace, Puuhonua O Honaunau, Parker Ranch, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum. From the spectacular eruptions of Kilauea Volcano to the world-class telescopes atop Mauna Kea Volcano to enormous stone Heiaus (Hawaiian sacred places) and even a […]

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Big Island Vacation – Adventure on the “Orchard Isle”

Plan your Big Island vacation. Travel Guide to the “Island of Adventure.”

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Best Places To Stay On The Big Island

Places to stay on the Big Island tailored to your needs, desires and budget.

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Big Island Destination

The “Big Island” is the youngest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. Encompassing 4,028 square miles, the Big Island is twice the size of all other Hawaiian islands combined! It’s also twice the size of Delaware and three times the size of Rhode Island. And it’s still growing. The Big Show Located near Hilo, Kilauea is […]

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Kauai Destinations

Hawaii’s oldest and most scenic island Estimated to be more than five million years old, Kaua‘i is the oldest Hawaiian island—though it’s aged very well. The island lives up to its nickname, “The Garden Island,” with verdant mountains, lush rain forests and some of the most enchanting spots you’ll ever see. Room to Move. Of […]

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Oahu Destinations

Oahu destinations offer something for everyone—from nature to metropolis.

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Hawaiian Coffee

Get Your Kicks From Hawaiian Coffee

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Hawaiian Language

Native Tongue the Language of the Hawaiian Islands – A Hawaiian Glossary

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Polynesian Cultural Center

Polynesian Cultural Center

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Hilo the Old-Fashioned Bay Front Town, Big Island

Hilo

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Lanai Petroglyphs

The Petroglyph Mystery – Voices From The Past

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Na Pali Coast

Exploring The Napali Coast, Kauai

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Exploring Downtown Honolulu

Exploring Downtown Honolulu on a 2.3 mile self guided walk

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Hawaii Maritime Center, Oahu

The Hawaii Maritime Center – Tracing Hawaii’s Ocean History

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Big Island Timeshares

Big Island Timeshares

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Hawaii Attractions

Hawaii Attractions

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Nuuanu Pali State Park

The Pali Lookout

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Kawaiahao Church

Kawaiahao Church

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City of Refuge

City of Refuge

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Hawaii Dinner Cruises

Hawaii Dinner Cruises

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Wailea Resort

A luxurious vacation at Wailea Resort in Maui

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The Falls of Clyde

The Falls of Clyde

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Kailua

Kailua, Oahu – A Beach Town Just 30 Minutes from Honolulu.

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Kamehameha the Great

Kamehameha the Great United the Hawaiian Islands

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Hawaiian Conch Shells

Hawaiian Conch Shells

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Mauna Loa

Mauna Loa – The World’s Largest Volcano

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Big Island Golf

Many enticing options when golfing on the Big Island

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Honolulu Zoo

WAIKIKI’S WILD KINGDOM: THE HONOLULU ZOO

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Iiwi

Iiwi – Hawaiian Honeycreeper

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Hawaii Island Hopping

Going Island Hopping

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Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea – An Important Location for Astronomical Observations

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Koa Wood

Koa – King of Hawaiian Woods

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The Nene Goose

The Nene Goose – Branta Sandwicensis – Hawaii’s State Bird

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Waikiki, Oahu – The Playground of the Pacific

Waikiki – The Playground of the Pacific

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Whalers Cove, Poipu, Kauai

Whalers Cove – Poipu – Kauai

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Reaching New Heights

Reaching New Heights

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Dragonfly Ranch

Dragonfly Ranch

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Hawaii Forest and Trail

Hawaii Forest and Trail

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8 Best Hawaii Vacations

Ultimate Hawaii Travel Guide!

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Things To Do On The Big Island

Hot lava and stargazing adventures sit are just some of the things you’ll discover. Things to do on the Big Island include exploring the underwater world in a glass-bottom boat, watching hot lava explode, and hiking to a mountain waterfall. The Big Island is also known for its big game fishing and ocean sunset cruises. […]

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Hawaii Attractions

Hawaii attractions are as different as the islands themselves.

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5 Best Things To Do in Hawaii

Fun Things to do in Hawaii are Plentiful and Often Free.

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Hawaiian Christmas Trees

Christmas with a Twist Even the traditional symbols of Christmas come with a twist in Hawai’i. Consider the Christmas tree. An October 25, 1995 headline in a Honolulu newspaper declares, “Christmas tree ship to arrive on Thanksgiving Day.” The article reads: “It’s still a week to Halloween and a month to Thanksgiving, but Matson Navigation […]

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Hawaii Helicopter Tours

Take a helicopter tour to see the islands’ hidden interiors