Resorts of Kaua’i
The five regions of Kauai vacation
Princeville and North Shore , just 45 minutes from Lihue Airport, have been removed truly idyllic tropical paradise with majestic mountains, vast grasslands, picturesque villages and the exceptionally beautiful bay and the valley of Hanalei.
The Royal Coconut Coast along the east coast, 16 km north of Lihue Airport, was once the favorite residence of the Hawaiian royal family. The area now has a variety of accommodations, shops and historical sites. (more...)
Iolani Barracks, Honolulu
The Iolani Barracks true once the headquarters of the Royal Guard of Hawaii. The barracks was built in 1860, led by the German architect Theodore C. Heuck, who is also the Queen's Medical Center and the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii planned. European influences are reflected in the building. The facade, however, was built with coral stones. (more...)
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
To the west of Iceland is the Big Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is worth a visit not only for those interested in the history of Hawaii. The landscape and the beach are among the true paradises in Hawaii.
The Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park was formerly known as City of [...]
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa in Ko Olina
Among the luxury, resorts in quieter corners of Oahu include the JW Marriott Ihilani at Ko Olina. Located about 40 km west of Honolulu and with direct access to the Farrington Highway (Highway 93), the hotel is an ideal starting point for day trips such as by car.
The JW Marriott Mililani comprises 387 rooms and [...]
Waikiki at night
While staying in Waikiki, one should not go directly after dinner to the hotel. Even at night, the city district of the capital of Hawaii has to offer.
Along Kalakaua Avenue, which runs just behind Waikiki Beach, there are restaurants, bars and chic shops. The shops range from swimwear, to exclusive boutiques, leading [...]
Walking through the Alakai swamp on Kauai
In Koke State Park, the Alakai swamp. It is one of the wettest places in the world and the largest raised bog. To commit property of the Alakai Swamp is just since the year 1998. This year, a boardwalk was laid.
The Alakai Swamp Tour at the Puu O Kila usually begins Lookout on Highway [...]
Scenic Hanauma Bay
An extinct volcano crater has produced one of the most beautiful bays in Hawaii: Hanauma Bay. Unfortunately, the bay is in the southeast of Oahu heavily visited by tourists. Parking places are to get only very early arrival in the morning and during the day, the bay bathing and snorkeling tourists peppered.
For conservation reasons, [...]
Panorama of Hanauma Bay
One of the best-known and most beautiful bays in Hawaii’s Hanauma Bay on Oahu.
The Panorama Sepezialist Gigapan offers an impressive, zoom able panoramic photo. This consists of a collage of 8 mega pixel photos that have been merged with the Gigapan software Gigapan Epic “to a 5.6 Gigapixel panorama.
The panorama was the way, from the [...]
On the tracks of Magnum in Hawaii
The famous TV series “Magnum” from the 80′s is also well known in Germany. The main character, Thomas Magnum is involved here by the famous writer Robin Masters as security chief of his estate Robin’s Nest in Hawaii. However, the private investigator receives no salary but May, in return, but stays on the premises of [...]