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Hawaii Hotels and Condos
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Hawaii
"The Big Island" |
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The Big Island
is home to the only active volcano in the United States and a
mountain so tall that it snows…in Hawaii! The Volcano National Park
is a destination within itself, and a must see on the Big Island.
Where else in the world can you walk through old underground lava
tubes, see an active volcano with red hot magma spouting into the
air, visit the gigantic Halema’uma’u crater where the fire goddess
lives, or enjoy the wonder of a smooth black, green, or gray sand
beach made from lava rock? During the winter months, the snow-capped
peaks of Maunakea make a great day trip where you can gaze into
space through the specialized observatories located at the summit.
The ancient Hawaiian village of Pu’uhonua O Honaunau is an actual
restored settlement over 3 centuries old, complete with grass huts,
hand carved tiki statues, and a temple. Whether taking a parasailing
adventure high above the ocean or relaxing on a warm, secluded
beach. The Big Island offers an array of great hotels and condos,
but comfortable family style condos to world class 5-Star oceanfront
resorts.
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Maui
"The Valley Isle" |
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Maui is a
beautiful island full of Hawaiian hospitality and with
accommodations for every taste and budget from value priced condos
in Kihei to luxury beach front resorts. Maui used to be the capital
of Hawaii before 1845, and the old whaling town of Lahaina still
carries some of that 19th century charm with diverse
eateries, art galleries and unique shopping. Today though, this
island treasures the migrating Humpback Whales and you can watch
them play from the beach or get up close on a whale watching boat
tour. If you’d rather be in the water, the small crater like island
of Molokini is a nature preserve off the coast of Maui and has a
flourishing reef teeming with tropical wildlife and perfect spot to
snorkel and scuba. For a perfect day on this magic isle, start with
watching the sunrise atop the 10,023-foot volcano, Haleakala (the
House of the Sun). Next, spend the day in the quaint town of Hana
after taking the winding scenic “Road to Hana”, and don’t forget to
visit the 7 sacred pools hidden in the lush rainforest. For dinner
you must attend a Luau where you can sample Hawaiian cuisine and
watch an exciting Polynesian review, as the sun sets golden in the
sky. Maui is the perfect island for that perfect vacation.
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Oahu
"The Gathering
Place" |
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Oahu has it
all! The best beaches….historical and cultural sites…..top
restaurants and entertainment and your favorite visitor attractions
like Pearl Harbor, the Iolani Palace, our famous luau’s and the
Polynesian Cultural Center.. For visitors looking to enrich their
stay on this island, the Bishop Museum, Academy of Arts, and the new
Aviation Museum are great places to take families. The islands are
one of a kind with the rich cultural diversity found nowhere else,
and there are countless opportunities to learn about the cultures
that built Hawaii as we know it today through song, dance, food, and
festivals. History still lives at Pearl Harbor’s Arizona memorial
where guests can pay tribute to those who died in the attack that
started WWII. Oahu is home to the surfing capital North Shore, where
several surfing competitions, like the Vans Triple Crown, take
advantage of the unbelievably large winter surf. For those who came
for the water, Hanauma Bay offers colorful snorkeling in a protected
cove, and no one can surpass lounging on the famously classic
Waikiki Beach. Almost everyone enjoys staying in the hotels in
Waikiki, but if you want first rate seclusion there are a few spa
resorts tucked away on other parts of the island.
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Kauai
"The Garden Isle" |
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If you want a
tropical getaway, then Kauai is for you. Kauai is the quintessential
Hawaiian Island with its lush, beautiful valleys, and quaint towns.
This island is home to the wettest spot on earth Mt. Waialeale,
that’s awash in cascading waterfalls and averages more than 400
inches a year. Another natural wonder on this island is the canyon
nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” by famed author Mark
Twain. The Waimea canyon is ten miles long, 2 wide, and boasts
similar colors and views of its mainland look-a-like. The stunning
remote wilderness of the Na Pali coast is any nature lover’s or
adventurer’s dream! This untouched stretch of 22-mile coast features
3,000-foot sea cliffs and can only be accessed by foot, air, or sea.
The tropical wilderness of rainforests paired with pristine white
sand beaches give the drive up to the north coast many picturesque
places to stop and explore. Most of the of the hotels and condos on
Kauai are ocean front so you can wake up to a view of the Pacific.
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Lanai
"Hawaii's
Enticing Island" |
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Until recently,
Hawaii’s smallest visitor island Lanai, was owned by the Dole
pineapple plantation. Lanai City, the center of the island, is a
small plantation style village where you can explore your artistic
side at Lanai’s Art Program. Nearby, climb to the highest point on
the island through a conifer forest on the Munro Trail. The Lodge at
Koele offers fun for both families and serious golfers alike with
their world class Experience at Koele 18-hole and its exact
miniature replica, the Lodge at Koele’s 18-hole Executive Putting
Course. Also located near the Lodge are the stables at Koele, where
you can saddle up and experience the unforgettable vistas and unique
wildlife of the island on a trail ride. The bay below the Four
Seasons resort, Hulopoe, is a perfect beach for just about anything.
Protected by a flourishing reef, its warm waters are perfect for
swimming, snorkeling and diving, and the shady palms make it ideal
to sit and take in the views; even experience the frequent sightings
of spinner dolphins and humpback whales! Lanai is treasured for its
seclusion and lack of crowds and when you visit this island, you can
feel free to just relax in.
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Molokai
"The
Friendly Isle" |
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When you visit
Molokai, you experience the aloha of the locals. Molokai is an
island full of country style and small town experiences. On the
north side of the island is a peninsula that juts out like a flat
leaf and is separated from the rest of the island by the world’s
tallest sea cliffs. This is Kalaupapa where the state sent their
Hansen’s patients to be quarantined and the soon to be canonized
Father Damien ministered to the residents until eventually
contracting the disease himself and passing away. You look down upon
this quiet settlement from a lookout on “topside”, or venture down
the cliffs on the back of a mule against the spectacular views of
the Pacific. 65,000 acres of the island are owned by Molokai Ranch,
a fun filled place to stay, or a place to live out your adventurous
side playing rodeo games on horseback, conquering a challenging
ropes course, or visiting the remnants of a beachside Hawaiian
fishing village. Relax on Papohaku, the state’s largest white sand
beach, or explore the tide pools at Kaupoa; keep your eyes peeled,
you might spot the state’s endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal.. When you
spend some time with the locals and stay on Molokai, you’ll discover
why Molokai is “no ka oe”(the best)!
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