Discovering Hawaii

The only island state in the United States, each one of the major six Hawaiian Islands has its own distinctive character. From the spectacular sun-drenched beaches and world-renowned surf enjoyed on O'ahu to Maui's rugged coastlines, Hawaii Island's active volcano, peaceful Moloka'i and Lana'i, and Kaua'i's awe-inspiring lush beauty, this is a land of spectacular, extremes. The following is designed to help visitors pinpoint the highlights of each unique and sharp island.

Honolulu And Waikiki

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• World-class beaches
• Historic Capitol District
• Vibrant Chinatown
• Pearl Harbor

Honolulu is the state capital as well as Hawaii's largest city. This sprawling urban metropolis includes Waikiki, the town of the tourist industry, with thousands of high-rise hotels, restaurants, boutique stores, and nightclubs. The world preponderant golden sand and clear blue ocean in Waikīkī lure millions of visitors each year. Be sure to visit the statue on Kuhio Beach of Duke Kahanamoku, the father of contemporary surfing.

Honolulu's Capitol District is a treasure of architecture, history, and culture. Highlights contain the State Capitol, Kawaiha'o Church, and, most glorious of all, 'Iolani Palace.

The state's most prominent art variety is housed at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, and the nearby Bishop Museum offers a sharp understanding into Hawaiian culture.

Chinatown is well worth exploring for the food markets, ethnic restaurants, lei sellers, ancient shops, and art galleries. The relics and memorials of the infamous World War Ii site Pearl Harbor draw 1.5 million visitors each year and should not be missed.

Moloka'I And Lana'I

• sharp Halawa Valley
• Remote Kalaupapa
• The lunar scenery of
Lana'i's orchad of the Gods

The idyllic islands of Moloka'i and Lana'i supply a serene and remote retreat.

Kaunakakai, Moloka'i's main town, is a charming location for a stroll. The untouched east side of the island is where visitors can sense Hawaii's astonishing natural beauty. Sheltered Halawa Valley and Kalaupapa National Historical Park boast spectacular and haunting landscapes.

Once known as The Pineapple Isle, Lana'i offers visitors a host of wonders. The orchad of the Gods is a lunar-like scenery filled with rocks of every shape and size, formed by wind erosion over many millennia.

Kaua'I

• The lush North Shore
• Magnificent Na Pali Coast
• Dramatic Waimea

Kaua'i's lush and tropical scenery is breathtaking. Visit the spectacular, North Shore, the nature maintain near Kilauea Point, atmospheric Princeville and Hanalei, and the Na Pali Coast with Kalalau Trail winding straight through Kalalau Valley. Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park offers spectacular views.

Discovering Hawaii

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