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Information onHawaii, Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, & Lanaiand "Aloha"
HawaiiThis beautiful island is the largest in the Hawaiian Chain and the second-largest population of approximately 115,000 people. However, it has the smallest population density of the main islands, with barely 25 people per square mile. The island is divided into 2 sides, the East Side and West Side. The East side, including the town of Hilo offers visitors to the island botanic gardens, rain forests, and of course the ever flowing Volcano National Park. On the West side is the town of Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa, Waimea and North Kohala. Most of the major Resort Hotels are located in the Waikoloa Resort area. Some of the photo's featured in our web site are from the Waikoloa area. If diversity is what you want, "The Big Island" has all the different types of terrain you could want, including 22 different climates located on one island. You can ski at the top of Mauna Kea and then go snorkeling at one of the beaches in one day! This island is the gateway for people who are living in harmony with one another. If you plan to visit the Big Island don't miss visiting Waipio Valley, known as the "Valley of the Kings." For more information for the Big Island click here.
Maui
Maui No Ka Oi = Maui is the best. The second largest in the Hawaiian Chain of islands. Maui has several different spots in which you can enjoy yourselves including many wonderful beaches. Maui has approximately 65,000 people residing there. You will find major Resort Hotels in the Wailea area which is very popular as well as Kaanapali and Lahaina areas which are wonderful to visit. Hana, is the special place to visit because it has remained nearly untouched by modern society. Maui grows some of best sweet onions in the World in addition to the beautiful protea flowers which has become a growing industry for Maui. Activities abound on Maui for visitors, horseback riding, snorkeling, helicopter rides, sight seeing adventures and much more. For more information on Maui, please click here.
Kauai
The oldest island in the Hawaiian Chain. Kauai is known as The Garden Isle because of its lush surroundings. There is approximately 40,000 people residing on Kauai. Since "Hurricane Iniki" the island has recovered a lot of its damaged foliage and features a miniature "Grand Canyon" known as Waimea Canyon on the west side of the island. Another lovely spot is the Fern Grotto that can only be reached by a river ride up the valley. Mount "Waialeale" is also known as the "wettest spot in the world". For movie buffs, Kauai has been featured in many films such as "Blue Hawaii", Islands in the Stream, Leaving Las Vegas, and Jurassic Park. When visiting this island don't forget to go to the Waimea Canyon. For more information on Kauai,
Oahu
The gathering place for all the islands, famous for Waikiki Beach, North Shore surfing and numerous other activities. With approximately over 1 million people currently residing on Oahu, it bustles with activities. Theater, Sports Arenas, Golfing, Surfing, and mostly anything that you can think of you will find on Oahu. There are more visitors to Oahu than any other island in the chain. The third largest island offers numerous amounts of outdoor activities as well as some pretty spots for weddings. Our favorite spot on the island is located on the North Shore called Waimea Falls Valley which sits below the mansion that once belonged to Elvis Presley. The scenery is beautiful and the quietness of the Valley transcends the city life. For more information on Oahu c Molokai
Molokai is a wonderful place to visit. It's customs and cultural significance to the Hawaii chain has remained barely untouched. Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Molokai is 37 miles long, 10 miles wide with an elevation not exceeding 4,000 feet. There is approximately 6,000 residents of this island. It also has the one and only safari adventure with many African veldt animal species For those of you who "hunt", Molokai has been known for its deer season. We credit the Molokai Visitor Association with bringing together an array of services and tours for visitors. But if you want to go it alone on this island, its a beautiful island to explore, hike, or just plain picnic at one of the beaches and gaze at Maui, or Lanai which is reachable by short boat trips. For more information on Molokai,
Lanai
Lanai, known for its
signature golf courses and renown first class resorts. If you like camping or
roughing it, you can do that here with no problem. Sail into the port on this
island and set up camp! Wonderful hiking trails, for the outdoor person. Or
pamper yourself to the first class resort Manele Bay Hotel, after all, it was
good enough for Bill Gates! Lanai has approximately 2,000 people residing on the
island. On a clear day at the highest point,
AlohaAloha is special to Hawaii. It is the spiritual food of the island people and all those that embrace the beauty, culture, and people of Hawai'i. The meaning of Aloha is interpreted as follows: A stands for AKAHAI,
meaning kindness, How can we apply this definition in our lives? Moe Keale, a Hawaiian entertainer, teaches us to internalize Pilahi Paki's key to Aloha first in our heart, to apply it next in our mind, and then to act. In Moe's words, "A lot of people have been searching for knowledge and wisdom, traveling to the ends of the earth looking for it. It is right here. It is Aloha. It starts with each one of us. It starts in the heart, next in the mind. The Kahunas taught us, heart and mind working together. This is what Live Aloha is all about..." For a brief look in History about The Hawaiians |
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