The best of the United States, yet almost its own country, the 50th state is comprised of 6 major islands: Oahu, Maui, Moloka’I, Lana’I, Hawaii, and Kaua’i. Home to Kona and Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Kea Observatory, Captain Cook Bay- Hawaii offers the best site in the entire state.
Hawaii has strong Japanese and Portuguese influence that mixed with its native Hawaiian background and proximity toAsia gives Hawaii a vibrant culture.
The following are a few destinations that you must visit when you’re there:
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK: the most captivating thing about Haleakala National Park is the sheer diversity of the surroundings. Hike the trails toward the summit of Haleakala and witness the vast range of colors and vegetation along the path from coastal Maui. You will pass through bamboo forest and cinder desert, see an entire palette of color painted across the sculpted landscapes.
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK: Hawaii’s premier natural attraction offers a wealth of live volcano activity, rainforest, hiking trails and spectacular scenery. See the park’s wonders from fifty miles of usually navigable roads – lava flows sometimes necessitate a detour.
LANAI: Once a mere pineapple patch, the red-dirt island of Lanai is an oasis of calm. Reaching the island is difficult- but once you arrive, you’ll find the tropical surroundings are an ideal backdrop for snorkeling and scuba diving, swimming in Hulopoe Bay (a marine reserve) and whale-watching.