Your Hawaii
Vacation Five Islands, Infinite Variety
By Lori Wilkerson
Hawaiian vacation packages give you more flexibility than any other
type of tropical beach vacation around. With five islands to choose
from, each with its own distinct personality and amenities, you can
plan a Hawaiian vacation that suits you perfectly no matter what
youre looking for.
And with no worries about passports, exchange rates or import taxes
on souvenirs, its a surprisingly cheap way to get to experience the
tropics without ever leaving the country.
There are several ways to afford Hawaii on a budget so that you can
enjoy anything from a few days to a month or two in paradise. If
youre looking for the ease of staying in a hotel, look into several
levels of accommodations. Hawaii has everything from the most
luxurious five-star resorts to relatively cheap hotels that offer
the basics of a good, clean, air conditioned room and adjacent
restaurant and everything in between.
Its entirely up to you how you want to travel if youre only
interested in using your hotel as a base for sleeping, you can find
some great deals on chain hotels that are safe and consistent that
offer great packages. If you prefer a bit of pampering, look into
some of the finer resorts special deals for couples, families and
themed trips that can save you money, especially when bundled with
activities like day sailing excursions and fishing trips.
For beach vacations in Hawaii, you should also consider condo
rentals. For families traveling together, these are a great
money-saving option, especially if you have a large family. You can
get great deals on condos when you rent with an eye toward using
roll-away beds or fold-out couches for the kids and prepare some of
your meals yourself. If you plan on spending a lot of time soaking
up the sun, a beach-front condo is an excellent choice.
Hawaii is considered by many people to be one of the most beautiful
places on earth. This cluster of islands is completely surrounded
by turquoise waters and has islands ranging in size from only a few
miles across to over 250 miles wide, each with beaches from rocky
coral coves to soft, white sand beaches depending upon location.
There are sheer mountain cliffs with roaring waterfalls and
undulating, semitropical rainforests. The difficult part of
planning a Hawaiian vacation isnt finding cheap deals there are
plenty of great packages out there its deciding which package to go
with!
Maui Paradise on the Beach
The second largest island in the chain, Maui is also home to the
most fabulous beaches in the world. If your Hawaii vacation
includes lounging surf-side or walking on powdery sand with
salt-water tickling your toes, then Maui is the best choice for
relaxing and soaking up the sun.
Its also home to Napili Bay and Big Beach, both wide swathes of
family-friendly beaches with plenty of opportunities for
boogie-boarding and body surfing.
Snorkeling opportunities abound for visitors at Molokini, a tiny
island off the coast thats surrounded by tropical fish and
fascinating sea creatures. You can also go dolphin spotting and
whale watching on one of the many chartered catamarans or glass
bottom boats.
Kauai The Emerald Isle of the Pacific
Kauai is often referred to as the Garden Isle or the Green Island
because of the incredibly lush flora on this small island. The
North Shore in particular is a fabulous wealth of natural beauty,
with incredible waterfalls and tropical foliage everywhere.
Kauai is an island suited to those looking for kicking back in
natural surroundings. The accommodations are pleasing and casual,
but there are no casinos and little night life here. If you want to
go horseback riding, hiking or follow some of the most beautiful
nature trails youll ever see, though, this is the island youll want
to stay on. Waimea Canyon is a hikers dream, with incredible views
and challenging climbs leading to a curve of gorgeous beach.
Oahu Historys Home
Oahu is home of the largest cities in Hawaii, including Waikiki and
Honolulu, so if youd enjoy some nightlife and culture, dont miss
this island. Museums, theaters and plenty of restaurants and clubs.
The shopping is great and youll find the latest fashions next to
local arts and crafts in boutiques around the island.
Oahus also awash in history, home to Pearl Harbor and the site of
the U.S.S. Arizona as well as a variety of other historical sites,
including the Missouri and Diamond Head Crater. Want to learn more
about Polynesian customs? Attend one of the many luaus and
experience Samoan dancers, the hula (traditional dance of Hawaii),
a re-enactment of a royal Hawaiian procession and a pig roast.
Molokai The Forbidden Island
The story behind Molokai is a grim one, but the island itself is an
unspoiled gem. Called the forbidden island by natives because of
Father Damiens leper colony in the previous century, Molokai has
few hotels and fewer residents. In fact, its so small there isnt a
street light anywhere on the island!
Molokai is a plaice to go fishing, take long walks on seclude
beaches and relaxIts the closest thing you can get to your own
deserted island, but with all the amenities still in place.
The Big Island
The big island of Hawaii has just about everything imaginable you
could ask for in a vacation. In fact, depending on the time of year
your vacation could encompass a visit to the beach on one end of
the island and, if you trek of one of the dormant volcanic
mountains at the other end, an invigorating afternoon of
snowboarding on snow-dusted slopes!
Volcanoes National Park has one of the worlds largest rings of
natural volcanoes both dormant and active and you will often see
spectacular lava flows that demonstrate the full power of natures
potentially destructive forces.
On the Kona side of the island, visit Hawaiis famous coffee
plantations and horse and cattle ranches. On the Hilo side, take in
the beauty of orchid-filled rainforests and majestic waterfalls.
And of course, the big island has plenty of nightlife and
shopping!
With so many great Hawaii vacation package deals to choose from,
youre guaranteed to find the perfect trip to paradise!
About
the Author
Lori Wilkerson is
a full-time freelance writer who loves her job because it gives her
the opportunity to learn more about the world every day. Right now,
she knows a little bit about almost everything, and a lot about
Hawaii Vacations, Beach Vacation Deals, and Cheap Beach Vacations.
Lori once led a Conga line to the tune, "Hot, Hot, Hot," throughout
an entire cruise ship sailing to Nassau. beach-vacations-4u.com
(True story!)
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