HAWAII FAMILY ACCOMMODATIONS
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Appropriately named "The Gathering Place," Oahu is the exciting center of the Aloha state. Famous Waikiki Beach, the heart of the island and a world class resort area, offers outstanding dining, entertainment, shopping, attractions and hotel accommodations to fit any budget. Down the shore from Waikiki Beach is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Hawaii, Diamond Head. This extinct volcano crater sits solemnly above another fabulous beach filled with sun worshippers and surfers. Beyond Waikiki, Oahu becomes a quietly enchanting island. There are 23 state parks on the ocean and throughout the interior. On the North Shore, the ocean's fury comes to life as massive waves pound the shore in an unforgettable rhythm. History buffs can trace the million year history of the islands on Oahu, or experience more recent history at Pearl Harbor.
The mythic aura of this island begins high atop Mauna Haleakala, a towering, dormant volcano whose crater is big enough to hold Manhattan. Its slopes descend down to 33 miles of pristine beaches, then further into the waters off its shores, where endangered humpback whales find a safe home. Maui could be called the activity capital of the world, with more than one hundred optional activities to be experienced by land, sea or air. Relax on the beautiful sandy beaches or explore historic Lahaina, once Hawaii's Royal capital and later a famous whaling town. Taking the Road to Hana and the Seven Pools is an unforgettable trip. The road itself is a twisting narrow ribbon that weaves in and out of sea cliffs, mountains, valleys and waterfalls, and through rainforests and jungles of ferns. It is a visually spectacular journey that should not be missed. Maui is a true haven for golfers. Practice your swing on a great variety of courses, each with unique characteristics and spectacular vistas.
Larger than all the other islands combined, "The Big Island" is a miniature continent with stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs, volcanic parks, exotic rivers, vast plains and even cactus studded deserts. The island is dominated by the twin peaks of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both over 13,000 feet high and divided by ski slopes. Actually, Mauna Kea is only the top of a submerged mountain. Yet at 32,000 feet from sea floor to sky, it could be called the tallest mountain in the world, dwarfing Mount Everest by several thousand feet. "The Big Island" is the youngest in Hawaii, a mere baby at one million years old and still growing with constant eruptions and lava flows. It is one of the only places on Earth where you can still see an active volcano. Along the island's eastern edge, the desolate moonscape of Volcanoes National Park is home to Kilauea, a fiery volcano that has been periodically erupting over the last decade. Visit the charming port town of Hilo, the flower capital of the world, lined with black and white sand beaches. The Kona Coast, world famous for coffee plantations, offers stunning views of the ocean from its powdery beaches and sharp cliffs.
KAUAI
- THE GARDEN ISLAND
The "Garden Island" is considered by many to be the most beautiful of the Hawaiian
Islands, because of its lush, tropical rainforest, desolate moonscapes and more
than 40 spectacular beaches. Life on Kauai is unhurried from the Na Pali Coast
to Waimea Canyon with plenty of unforgettable beaches and stunning waterfalls
in-between. Most people have already seen Kauai on the silver screen as the
lush, Eden-like backdrop for hundreds of films including Blue Hawaii, South
Pacific, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Outbreak and Gilligan's Island.
Yet the camera's lens could never do the island justice. Some of the best golf
courses in the Hawaiian Islands are found on Kauai, including the Poipu Bay
Resort Golf Course, known from the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, and the Prince Courses
at the Princeville Resort.
LANAI - HAWAII'S MOST SECLUDED ISLAND
Imagine having a private island all to yourself with only a handful of hotels and endless lands and legends to discover. You will find a rugged, gorgeous landscape ringed by picture-perfect beaches. Practice your swing at the Greg Norman designed "Experience at Koele" or the Jack Nicklaus designed "Challenge at Manele Bay".
MOLOKAI
- FEEL THE SPIRIT OF HAWAII
There is not a single traffic light, elevator or chain store to be found on
this quaint and friendly island where you'll experience authentic Hawaiian culture
and tradition. All along Molokai there are dozens of small coves with deserted
beaches including Papohaku Beach Park, Hawaii's largest white sand beach.