Location of Hawaii Islands
Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian Islands are located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, about 4000 km (2400 miles) southwest of California. You can only get there by plane or boat. Among all, there are six major islands: Oahu, Maui, Big Island of Hawaii, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai. Each island is unique and can be found several active volcanoes, lava streams, tropical forests, beautiful beaches, sugar cane fields, pineapple plantations and historical sites. These tropical paradise each year to attract nearly 7 million tourists, although most of them only visit one or two islands.
You can easily travel from one island to another using one of the two local airlines: Aloha or Hawaiian Flights, which frequently
The Hawaiian Islands are located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, about 4000 km (2400 miles) southwest of California. You can only get there by plane or boat. Among all, there are six major islands: Oahu, Maui, Big Island of Hawaii, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai. Each island is unique and can be found several active volcanoes, lava streams, tropical forests, beautiful beaches, sugar cane fields, pineapple plantations and historical sites. These tropical paradise each year to attract nearly 7 million tourists, although most of them only visit one or two islands.
You can easily travel from one island to another using one of the two local airlines: Aloha or Hawaiian Flights, which frequentlyemerge and are relatively cheap. When you land at any airport, be sure to find the shelves with brochures containing coupons. Each island offers a coupon book with a variety of discounts.
Description of the islands
KAUAI
Kauai is it a haven of peace for all the tourist attractions of the other islands. It has extraordinary scenery and some beautiful beaches. If you prefer relaxing holidays away from the tourist crowds, go to Kauai. The scenarios can be found in most extraordinary Kauai. This island is over 20 km from the sea and is the oldest of the archipelago. The erosion has taken millions of years to sculpt their fantastic shapes.
Its landscapes are formed by inactive volcanoes, endemic fauna, caves fern (Fern Grotto) and dramatic cliffs. There is a replica of the Grand Canyon of Colorado: Waimea Canyon.
Kauai is located in the volcano Waialeale, a place that is characterized by being the wettest in the world. This forms a large gap closed, full of unique plants and animals. This site has been repeatedly used by producers and directors from Hollywood blockbusters to film movies such as Jurassic Park, South Pacific and Raiders of the Lost Ark (Hunter missed the ark), among others.
Kauai is a place where they can carry out many activities, both by land and by sea, and if you just think to go once in your life in a helicopter, this is the ideal place to do so, despite recent restrictions to the height of the flight. Since Hurricane Iniki (1992) passed over Kauai and cause serious damage, the city has begun a revitalization process that has become the most idyllic of all the Hawaiian Islands.
OAHU
Central island of Hawaii, including Kauai and Molokai islands, Oahu is about 64 km long and 42 km wide, with an area of 1555 km2. The island is the commercial center of Hawaii and important point of the defense system of the United States in the Pacific. The Pearl Harbor naval base is located here. The main industries are agricultural cultivation and processing of pineapple and sugar cane. Tourism is also an important source of income. Among his most famous beaches are Waikiki, located behind Diamond Head, an extinct volcano. The largest village is Honolulu, the state capital. Population (1990), 836,207 inhabitants.
The island of Oahu Island is not just for tourists, is also the island where the volcano roar and grows day by day due to the continuous eruptions. It is built on the rivers of lava and sandy beaches may be white, amber, gray or black, diversity is what best describes it. This is where King Kamehameha, who united the islands under one kingdom, ruled and died, here is where the missionaries arrived and built the first Christian church in Hawaii, where he died and explorer James Cook.
Hawaiians to the land is sacred and must be built before blessed by a priest or Kahuna. Nobody takes this tradition to joke and despite the fact that Oahu is one of the most crowded tourist destinations in the world can still be found ancestral rites and celebrations of good representations of Hula. On this island there are quiet places where it is stored throughout the history of these islands, is the epicenter of nightlife and the preferred route for visitors.
Honolulu, located on this island is the capital of the islands of Hawaii and is a vibrant city with modern buildings, shining lights and music to each environment. You can visit Aloha Tower, with its beautiful port ponorámicas, the Bishop Museum, where you can hear the Polynesian culture, the Hawaiian Maritime Center, Diamond Head and Punchbowl volcano, which houses the National Memorial Cementery, where the remains of soldiers Americans of the Pacific War and the Planetarium.
Molokai
Central island of Hawaii, Oahu island between Maui and the island, also known as the Friendly Isle. On the south coast of Molokai, is the port of Kaunakakai. The island has an area of 673 km2 and rises to 1512 m to the east, with the peak Kamakou. It grows pineapples, coffee and cattle breeding. In 1873 Father Damien, a Catholic missionary from Belgium, began his work in the colony of lepers of Kalawao in Kalaupapa peninsula, north of Molokai. Population (1990), 6717 inhabitants. Molokai is the most peaceful and least commercial of the Hawaiian Islands. There can be quite away from the tourist crowds common in other islands. The attractions are the most common solitary beaches, fishing and hiking.
This small island is the least visited of Hawaii. It has no infrastructure or residential land. However, Molokai is the most accurate picture of what it was 50 years ago in Hawaii. The landscape of the peninsula of Kalaupapa and Halawa Valley remain intact, and the giant Papahoku Beach is almost always unsuccessful.
MAUI
It is the second largest island of the archipelago. It is known as "The Valley Island" because it is between two long extinct volcanoes: Haleakala and Puu Kukui and also as a mecca for windsurfers. Maui is probably the best prepared of all the islands for tourism activities: whale watching, windsurfing, diving, sailing, snorkelling (snorkeling) and cycling.
Lahaina was the capital of the island, where temperatures are usually very high. The city covers the royal court of King Kamehameha, the eighteenth century. During that time, Lahaina was a community of avant-garde, where he set up the first printing, the first church was built of stone and was the first missionary school in the region. Lahaina at a time was considered the whaling capital of the world, now has tourism infrastructure congested city without making it a more attractive place.
Can be separated into two regions: the east and the west. The first category mountain Hanakauhi, Puu Ulaula and Kanahau. The second region is less populated and five forest reserves and a national park. Some of the sites to be visited are Haleakala National Park, a place where fun is the awesome crater of Haleakala, the highest active volcano in the world, Iao Needle, a sparkling green lava which measures 300 meters, beach of Wailea, or Paluea Perouse Bay, where he has the opportunity to meet with dolphins. Hana AdmÃrese with the road, which runs through cliffs and waterfalls.
Carolina Ledezma as journalist of the newspaper El Nacional, in his article: "Maui changed its fate to embody paradise," the island "was chosen to be a tourist destination of many stars, above its neighboring islands. The local government gave facilities to hotel groups and investors who wanted to take part in the transformation of the old fishing port. In this way, Maui opened its doors to immigrants land continental U.S., German and even South America) seekers on the beaches of Maui landscapes and a way out of cities in particular.
Lanai
In Hulopoe Lanai is a solitary pineapple plantation which is usually visited by hikers and independent travelers who venture to discover the natural beauty. At present, in the vicinity of Lanai have been built exclusive hotel complexes, due to the proximity to the neighboring island of Maui.
HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND
As its nickname suggests Hawaii is the largest island in the state. It is called "Big Island" with the intent to distinguish the state as such but the efforts were in vain. Of all the islands that make up the archipelago, Hawaii is one that offers greater geographic diversity. It can range from deserts, stunning rainforests, volcanoes and mountains with peaks of up to snow.
The economy of the island of Hawaii is still growing. The south coast extends into the sea due to dangerous volcano Kilauea, which continues to destroy roads and towns.
Another place we must not fail to visit this island is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which has 2 active volcanoes within its vast area: Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Likewise, within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visitors can explore craters that expelling steam and ash, to penetrate the rainforest and at times approaching a few meters from the same eruption. The purest air on the planet earth can aspire to the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, but when the trade winds blow, the island becomes a sulphurous haze known as VOG.
Big Island Hawaii, or even with genuine expressions of culture or Puuhonua polynesia as Honaunau National Historical Park, which has temples in ancient times and places for refuge. Within this park is the most popular beach on the island: Hapuna Beach, good for swimming and diving.
Kauai is it a haven of peace for all the tourist attractions of the other islands. It has extraordinary scenery and some beautiful beaches. If you prefer relaxing holidays away from the tourist crowds, go to Kauai. The scenarios can be found in most extraordinary Kauai. This island is over 20 km from the sea and is the oldest of the archipelago. The erosion has taken millions of years to sculpt their fantastic shapes.
Its landscapes are formed by inactive volcanoes, endemic fauna, caves fern (Fern Grotto) and dramatic cliffs. There is a replica of the Grand Canyon of Colorado: Waimea Canyon.
Kauai is located in the volcano Waialeale, a place that is characterized by being the wettest in the world. This forms a large gap closed, full of unique plants and animals. This site has been repeatedly used by producers and directors from Hollywood blockbusters to film movies such as Jurassic Park, South Pacific and Raiders of the Lost Ark (Hunter missed the ark), among others.
Kauai is a place where they can carry out many activities, both by land and by sea, and if you just think to go once in your life in a helicopter, this is the ideal place to do so, despite recent restrictions to the height of the flight. Since Hurricane Iniki (1992) passed over Kauai and cause serious damage, the city has begun a revitalization process that has become the most idyllic of all the Hawaiian Islands.
OAHU
Central island of Hawaii, including Kauai and Molokai islands, Oahu is about 64 km long and 42 km wide, with an area of 1555 km2. The island is the commercial center of Hawaii and important point of the defense system of the United States in the Pacific. The Pearl Harbor naval base is located here. The main industries are agricultural cultivation and processing of pineapple and sugar cane. Tourism is also an important source of income. Among his most famous beaches are Waikiki, located behind Diamond Head, an extinct volcano. The largest village is Honolulu, the state capital. Population (1990), 836,207 inhabitants.
The island of Oahu Island is not just for tourists, is also the island where the volcano roar and grows day by day due to the continuous eruptions. It is built on the rivers of lava and sandy beaches may be white, amber, gray or black, diversity is what best describes it. This is where King Kamehameha, who united the islands under one kingdom, ruled and died, here is where the missionaries arrived and built the first Christian church in Hawaii, where he died and explorer James Cook.
Hawaiians to the land is sacred and must be built before blessed by a priest or Kahuna. Nobody takes this tradition to joke and despite the fact that Oahu is one of the most crowded tourist destinations in the world can still be found ancestral rites and celebrations of good representations of Hula. On this island there are quiet places where it is stored throughout the history of these islands, is the epicenter of nightlife and the preferred route for visitors.
Honolulu, located on this island is the capital of the islands of Hawaii and is a vibrant city with modern buildings, shining lights and music to each environment. You can visit Aloha Tower, with its beautiful port ponorámicas, the Bishop Museum, where you can hear the Polynesian culture, the Hawaiian Maritime Center, Diamond Head and Punchbowl volcano, which houses the National Memorial Cementery, where the remains of soldiers Americans of the Pacific War and the Planetarium.
Molokai
Central island of Hawaii, Oahu island between Maui and the island, also known as the Friendly Isle. On the south coast of Molokai, is the port of Kaunakakai. The island has an area of 673 km2 and rises to 1512 m to the east, with the peak Kamakou. It grows pineapples, coffee and cattle breeding. In 1873 Father Damien, a Catholic missionary from Belgium, began his work in the colony of lepers of Kalawao in Kalaupapa peninsula, north of Molokai. Population (1990), 6717 inhabitants. Molokai is the most peaceful and least commercial of the Hawaiian Islands. There can be quite away from the tourist crowds common in other islands. The attractions are the most common solitary beaches, fishing and hiking.
This small island is the least visited of Hawaii. It has no infrastructure or residential land. However, Molokai is the most accurate picture of what it was 50 years ago in Hawaii. The landscape of the peninsula of Kalaupapa and Halawa Valley remain intact, and the giant Papahoku Beach is almost always unsuccessful.
MAUI
It is the second largest island of the archipelago. It is known as "The Valley Island" because it is between two long extinct volcanoes: Haleakala and Puu Kukui and also as a mecca for windsurfers. Maui is probably the best prepared of all the islands for tourism activities: whale watching, windsurfing, diving, sailing, snorkelling (snorkeling) and cycling.
Lahaina was the capital of the island, where temperatures are usually very high. The city covers the royal court of King Kamehameha, the eighteenth century. During that time, Lahaina was a community of avant-garde, where he set up the first printing, the first church was built of stone and was the first missionary school in the region. Lahaina at a time was considered the whaling capital of the world, now has tourism infrastructure congested city without making it a more attractive place.
Can be separated into two regions: the east and the west. The first category mountain Hanakauhi, Puu Ulaula and Kanahau. The second region is less populated and five forest reserves and a national park. Some of the sites to be visited are Haleakala National Park, a place where fun is the awesome crater of Haleakala, the highest active volcano in the world, Iao Needle, a sparkling green lava which measures 300 meters, beach of Wailea, or Paluea Perouse Bay, where he has the opportunity to meet with dolphins. Hana AdmÃrese with the road, which runs through cliffs and waterfalls.
Carolina Ledezma as journalist of the newspaper El Nacional, in his article: "Maui changed its fate to embody paradise," the island "was chosen to be a tourist destination of many stars, above its neighboring islands. The local government gave facilities to hotel groups and investors who wanted to take part in the transformation of the old fishing port. In this way, Maui opened its doors to immigrants land continental U.S., German and even South America) seekers on the beaches of Maui landscapes and a way out of cities in particular.
Lanai
In Hulopoe Lanai is a solitary pineapple plantation which is usually visited by hikers and independent travelers who venture to discover the natural beauty. At present, in the vicinity of Lanai have been built exclusive hotel complexes, due to the proximity to the neighboring island of Maui.
HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND
As its nickname suggests Hawaii is the largest island in the state. It is called "Big Island" with the intent to distinguish the state as such but the efforts were in vain. Of all the islands that make up the archipelago, Hawaii is one that offers greater geographic diversity. It can range from deserts, stunning rainforests, volcanoes and mountains with peaks of up to snow.
The economy of the island of Hawaii is still growing. The south coast extends into the sea due to dangerous volcano Kilauea, which continues to destroy roads and towns.
Another place we must not fail to visit this island is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which has 2 active volcanoes within its vast area: Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Likewise, within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visitors can explore craters that expelling steam and ash, to penetrate the rainforest and at times approaching a few meters from the same eruption. The purest air on the planet earth can aspire to the summits of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, but when the trade winds blow, the island becomes a sulphurous haze known as VOG.
Big Island Hawaii, or even with genuine expressions of culture or Puuhonua polynesia as Honaunau National Historical Park, which has temples in ancient times and places for refuge. Within this park is the most popular beach on the island: Hapuna Beach, good for swimming and diving.
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