| In many ways the 50th and last state in the Union is
the most unusual one. It lies almost entirely in the tropics. It has the world's largest
active and inactive volcanoes. Separated from the United States mainland by the world's
biggest ocean, the Pacific, it is the only state that does not fall within the continent
of North America. It is the only state that was once an independent kingdom and the only
one with a royal palace. It is the only state that is composed entirely of islands. And it
is the only state not dominated by Americans of European ancestry. The state of Hawaii
offers an amazing variety of bed and breakfast inns, from rain-forest B&B cottages to
high country guest inn ranches, from ocean-view contemporary bed and breakfasts to
Victorian B&B inns. When you plan your Hawaii vacation,
consider the "Seven Wonders of Hawaii," (Honolulu Star-Bulletin): Kilauea in
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Akaka Falls on the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island of
Hawaii; the cliffs of the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon on Kauai; the Haleakala Crater
on Maui; and Hanauma Bay and Diamond Head on Oahu. Remember that each island has two
weather zones: the leeward side, to the south and west, where the weather is sunny and
dry; and the windward side, to the east and north, which is rainier but is lush and green
Home to one of the worlds most active volcanoes
and the worlds tallest sea mountain. Birthplace of surfing and the hula. Former seat
of a royal kingdom. Hawaii is one of the youngest geological formations
in the world and the youngest state of the union. But perhaps Hawaiis most unique
feature is its Aloha Spirit: the warmth of the people of Hawaii that wonderfully
complements the Islands perfect temperatures. There are primarily six major
islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaiis Big
island. Youll find each island has its own distinct personality and offers its own
adventures, activities, and sightseeing opportunities. We invite you to explore all of
Hawaii to find the unique island experience for you. |