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http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/ **Clip about the Big Island of Hawaii.

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My vacation at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu in Hawaii, November 1st-5th, and the vacation isn’t over yet.

All images used I took myself on my vacation, and thus, you can’t use them. The music used was Intro, from Natalie Grant’s Awaken CD, and Shawn McDonald’s Free.

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I’m planning a trip to Hawaii, but I want to go to the best island that is the most tropical. I know all of the Hawaiian Islands are beautiful, but we’re looking for the best Island to just relax and have peaceful vacation. What is your suggestion?

I’ve been to Maui and the big island on the Kona coast. Out of the two I prefer Maui. It is very tropical has lots of places to go swimming and snorkeling and has night life too. Plus there are plenty of places for your man to go fishing. Trust me if your looking for the perfect vacation spot Maui is your best bet. I want to go!

im thinking about going to italy paris or hawaii.what fun things can i do in hawaii?

Aloha – you can do everything in Hawaii!! On Oahu especially!

learn to surf
snorkeling with sea turtles & tons of fish
take a whale watching cruise (winter months)
learn how to eat poi at a luau (learn how to hula too)
Visit Pearl Harbor – the Dole Plantation – Valley of Temples
View the world’s best surfing on the North Shore
Hike Diamond Head Crater – hike to one of many beautiful waterfalls
buy fresh pineapples to ship home – or a great new pareo
hang out on Waikiki Beach – maybe take a catamaran tour or ride on an outrigger canoe
There is nightlife and dining for every taste! Plate Lunch and shave ice are especially good!

If you want more suggestions just let me know! Hawaii has it all!

Me and a few of my friends are planning a trip to hawaii for spring break next year. what are some good islands, cities, and hotels that would make our vacation the best?

All the islands have good beaches, although you might end up driving a little more to get to them on the Big Island. So you really have to choose based on what else you want.

Here are some key words, along with the best islands for each (no particular order) and a link to photos/more info:

BEACHES:
All the islands have amazing beaches with many different personalities.

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=10

NIGHTLIFE (clubs, bars, restaurants):
Oahu/Waikiki

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=156

SECLUSION:
Lanai or Molokai (though there are spots on all islands if you look)

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=5

WATERFALLS:
Maui’s Road to Hana

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=162

or certain areas of Kauai

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=149

or Akaka Falls on the Big Island (quite a drive, but amazing)

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=120

(there are a few around Oahu too)

GARDENS:
Kula Gardens on Maui

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=98

Foster Garden on Oahu

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=40

National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kauai

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=21

SNORKELING FROM SHORE:
Hanauma Bay on Oahu

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=42

Honolula on Maui (depending on conditions)

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=93

Kaanapali/Black Rock on Maui (depending on conditions)

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=95

SNORKELING FROM A BOAT:
Kealakekua Bay on Big Island

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=135

Hulopoe Bay on Lanai via boat tour from Maui

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=82

MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES:
Haleakala on Maui

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=161

Mauna Kea on the Big Island

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=139

SEEING LAVA FLOWING:
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island

http://www.DreamingHawaii.com/album.aspx?AID=165

That should get you started. There’s a lot more information at http://www.DreamingHawaii.com

Have a great time!

We took Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) Pride of America ship around the Hawaiian Islands May 16-23, 2009. What an amazing trip! This very short video shows a recap of this one week adventure in a tropical paradise.

Starting in Honolulu, we travel to Maui, Hilo and Kona on the big island, Kauai and back to Honolulu. From ziplining in the mountains, snorkeling in a coral reef, watching steam from the top of volcanoes, seeing lava flow into the ocean, fire dancing at a luau and passing the Na Pali coast, this is the trip of a lifetime.

As if the sights were not enough, the entire crew at NCL and the tour operators at every port have a tremendous spirit of service and aloha. They truly make you feel like family and go out of their way to serve above and beyond expectations.

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I have 1 week free hotel accommocation anywhere in and outside of USA which will expire next year. Pls advise which month to go to HAWAII, MEXICO, AUSTRALIA – These are my choices for now…I’m having a hard time deciding. I just wanna make sure there’s no calamity in those areaa before I book my vacation….Help, pretty pls?

Well I say Hawaii in the off season is great. I’ve been twice once in November, and once in June. November is off season and the flights are less and it is less crowded. The weather in Hawaii is always the same year round which makes it a great place to go ANY time of year. Basically April to September is peak season along with Christmas time.

Highlights from our Hawaiian vacation.

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After our baby reaches 1-2 months old, we’d love to take a week’s vacation as a family to Hawaii. We’re hoping to find somewhere private, out of the way and quiet. These factors are more important than cost. Any ideas?

Unfortunately Hawaii is generally not as fun for very young families. Kids under 12 don’t seem to get into all of the scenic wonder and tend to be bored. When they are bored the parents suffer.
Many people from the mainland are coming very long distances. From Chicago it’s at least a 10 hour flight "non-stop" which is a real killer for small kids to stay cooped up on an airplane that long.
Most activities are boring to kids (Pearl Harbor) or too dangerous for kids (riding a bicycle downhill on a volcano). Even swimming in the ocean has to be done with great care.
The best advice, and I know you don’t want to hear it, Leave the kids with realatives and just the grownups come and enjoy yourself.

I am not anti-beach, but beach activity alone does not make a vacation for me. What are your favorite areas of Hawaii other than the beach? I would be up for urban pursuits, wildlife viewing, or anything unique and fun.

I would say either Oahu or the Big Island. Actually, there are lots of non-beach things to do on any of the islands, but Maui & Kauai are more beach oriented.

On the Big Island there is the Volcano National Park – lots to do & see there. There are some nice waterfalls just outside of Hilo & there is the Waipio Valley.

http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/bigislandland/a/waipio_valley.htm

http://www.nps.gov/havo

http://www.101thingstodo.com/hawaii/bigisland/tours/hilowaterfallcruise/index.php

Oahu has tons of stuff to do. We have a decent zoo,an aquarium, lots of historical places like Iolani Palace & Pearl Harbor, several museums (art, natural history, missionary period), a symphony orchestra, art on the fence (local artists display their work for sale outside the zoo on the weekends), & a small but interesting Chinatown.

http://www.iolanipalace.org/

http://www.nps.gov/usar

http://www.artonthezoofence.com/

All of the islands have good hiking, Maui & Kauai have zip-lining. If you come between December & March, a whale watching cruise is a must. Every island has beautiful sightseeing, like the road to Hana on Maui or the Waimea Canyon on Kauai.

Have a great vacation & don’t forget your sunscreen!