Brief Hawaii intro
Hawaii has a collection of deep sea fishing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, ocean kayaking, sailing, scuba diving, shopping, sightseeing, snorkeling, stargazing, tennis, and agricultural touris including botanical garden tours and family-run farm as well as kona coffee
tours and lots more.
Maui
Maui is renowned worldwide for many things: its beauty, its atmosphere, its history, and its never-ending supply of pristine beaches, waterfalls, Maui tours, landmarks, Maui Snorkeling, and gardens - just to name a few. It's a wonderful place for a Hawaiian vacation. There aren't a whole lot of places in the world you can go and experience all you can on the small island of Maui. From postcard-perfect beaches, volcanic landscapes, and tropical forests and gardens, Maui just might be the closest thing to paradise we've ever seen. Plus, the island's roads skirt the edge of the coastline in a large sideways figure "8" shape, which makes seeing everything Maui has to offer a snap. Many people famously say Maui no ka oi which means Maui is the best - and for good reason.
Whether you're looking for the best Maui beach, a great bed and breakfast, or even a bamboo forest hike, it's all right here. Exciting, relaxing, and everything in between- Hawaii Guide's got it!Â
Red Sand Beach
The bay name comes from kai halulu which means "roaring sea" in the Hawaiian language. The hill name comes from ka ʻuiki which means "the glimmer". It was the site of a fortress and temple (heiau) where several battles were fought against invaders from Hawaiʻi island. It was also the birthplace of powerful civil leader Queen Kaʻahumanu.
Red Sand Beach is partially shielded from the rough open ocean by an offshore reef. The result is a natural sea wall that protects the bay from large waves. Kaihalulu is one of the few red sand beaches in the world. The sand is a deep red-black, which contrasts with the blue water, the black sea wall, and the green ironwood trees. The cindercone behind the beach erodes constantly, which continually enlarges the cove. This hill is rich in iron, and is why the beach's sand is such a deep red. Kaihalulu is extremely isolated and requires a fairly short, yet perilous hike to reach. The trail to the beach crosses over private property and follows a ridge high above the ocean below. The path is rather steep and narrow, and is quite slippery due to the loose and crumbling cinder as well as needles from nearby ironwood trees. The trail also passes by an ancient Japanese cemetery. Because of the beach's isolation and difficult access, some visitors consider it to be clothing optional.
Best Places for Snorkeling in Hawaii
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park – Big Island. ...
Night Manta Snorkel – Big Island. ...
Poipu Beach Park – Kauai. ...
North Shore – Oahu. ...
Tunnels (Makua) Beach – Kauai. ...
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve – Oahu. ...
Honolua Bay – Maui. ...
Hulopoe Bay – Lanai.
Where ever you Travel take the Signs Serious
Do not take the Cross Signs for Granted!!
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Okay, all the reviews say it. You really need to be sensible go with walking shoes and a back pack. Don’t turn up in flip flops, beach bag and complain! It’s about twenty minutes of fun (dependent on shoewear) climbing down towards to the sea. Views are great and lots of boulders to sit and watch the blow hole from a distance. Worth stopping at the pull out before the blow hole.
A Short History and Video of Hawaii Island
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Miles of Shoreline - 266 linear miles.
Number of Beaches - The Big Island has over 100 beaches, many of which have public facilities. Sands may be black, green or white.
Parks - There are 15 state parks, 137 county parks, one national park (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park), and two national historical parks, and one national historic site.
Highest Peaks - The dormant volcano Mauna Kea (13,796 feet) and active volcano Mauna Loa (13,677 feet) are the highest mountains in the Pacific.
Big Island Visitors and Lodging:
Number of Visitors Annually - Approximately 1.5 million people visit the Big Island each year. Of these 1.15 million are from the USA. The next largest number is from Japan.
Principal Resort Areas - The Kohala Coast is on the island's dry and sunny west side. Other hotels are located in Hilo and near Kailua-Kona.
Number of Hotels - Approximately 31, with 6,513 rooms.
Number of Vacation Condominiums - Approximately 38, with 1,147 units.
Number of Bed And Breakfast Inns - 90 with 448 rooms.
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Popular Attractions on the Big Island:
Most Popular Visitor Attractions - The attractions and places consistently drawing the most visitors are Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (2.6 million visitors), Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (800,000 visitors), Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo (161,000 visitors) and the Volcano Art Center (104,000 visitors). Take the Vacation Tour
Recent Events
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"The number of homes and structures destroyed by lava on Hawaii’s Big Island has jumped to nearly 600 -- making the Kilauea eruption the most catastrophic event in modern state history, Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim said"
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Lili'uokalani -- Hawaii's Last Queen (documentary
The Hawaiian island chain is made up of hundreds of islands spread over nearly 2500 kilometers in the central Pacific Ocean. There are eight main islands: Ni'ihau, Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, Maui, and Hawai'i, which lie at the southeastern end of the chain. The islands were created by the volcanic activity of a "hotspot" in the earth's mantle. As the pacific plate moved, the eruption spot shifted, causing the formation of a vast undersea mountain range (Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain), the tops of which make up what are commonly known as the Hawaiian islands. As time progresses, the islands are slowly eroded, the result of which is the gradual increase in the size of the islands as one moves southeastward.
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