Hawaii has eight main Islands, along with a couple of other minor islands. The Hawaiian Islands are one of the largest chains of islands in the world, and each of them is special and has its own beauty. Each one has its own unique quality which will enlighten the visitors.
The big Island is a tourists paradise, you can get lost in it's unique history alone. One of the things you will have to try while visiting the island is the ancient dance of the hula, or visit the island country side and see the mixed cultures of Mexican, Hawaiian, and Portuguese. Another spot you cannot miss is Kealakekua where Captain James Cook spent the last days of his life in 1779. Another spot is the sacred spot of Puukohola Helau, which was build in 1790 for the gods.
Maui will offer you an array of culture and historical attractions that will give you unforgettable memories with the town of Lahaina giving you timeless charm along with its many historic sights. It will take you back to the days when the town was an important whaling site. Its railroad will ride you back in Lahaina's romantic history to its plantation past. It is an island dressed in nature's finest and has many surprises in store for your first visit there.
As with Maui, the island of Kauai will offer many very unique attractions. One of the very first humans to have thought to visit the island happened to be in 500 AD. On Kaui you will see many different displays, and artifacts in the Kauai Museum of Cpt. James Cook when he first landed on the island in 1778. When on Kauai don't forget to visit the beautiful botanical gardens and attend a luau.
Another great island to visit is Oahu, you will find a tremendous amount of history, which can be seen through the different museums, temples, and cultural centers. Strolling through Chinatown in Oahu you will notice quiet a bit of turn of the century architectural displays. Or take the trolley through Waikki, where you can see the many historical hotels. Hawaii is full of history, it doesn't matter where you go. You will see life in a new perspective on how Hawaiian people lived in the past, and how they have settled the islands. - 31999
The big Island is a tourists paradise, you can get lost in it's unique history alone. One of the things you will have to try while visiting the island is the ancient dance of the hula, or visit the island country side and see the mixed cultures of Mexican, Hawaiian, and Portuguese. Another spot you cannot miss is Kealakekua where Captain James Cook spent the last days of his life in 1779. Another spot is the sacred spot of Puukohola Helau, which was build in 1790 for the gods.
Maui will offer you an array of culture and historical attractions that will give you unforgettable memories with the town of Lahaina giving you timeless charm along with its many historic sights. It will take you back to the days when the town was an important whaling site. Its railroad will ride you back in Lahaina's romantic history to its plantation past. It is an island dressed in nature's finest and has many surprises in store for your first visit there.
As with Maui, the island of Kauai will offer many very unique attractions. One of the very first humans to have thought to visit the island happened to be in 500 AD. On Kaui you will see many different displays, and artifacts in the Kauai Museum of Cpt. James Cook when he first landed on the island in 1778. When on Kauai don't forget to visit the beautiful botanical gardens and attend a luau.
Another great island to visit is Oahu, you will find a tremendous amount of history, which can be seen through the different museums, temples, and cultural centers. Strolling through Chinatown in Oahu you will notice quiet a bit of turn of the century architectural displays. Or take the trolley through Waikki, where you can see the many historical hotels. Hawaii is full of history, it doesn't matter where you go. You will see life in a new perspective on how Hawaiian people lived in the past, and how they have settled the islands. - 31999
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Joe Ferguson is a freelance author for HawaiianMarketplace which is a website dedicated to help tourists locate tour reviews of Hawaii, everything from reviews of helicopter tours in Hawaii, to Hawaii surfing lesson reviews.
