Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, mostly due to its famous, pristine beaches, lush, tropical greenery, and paradise-like atmosphere.

In addition to the excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities available in the islands, Hawaii also offers other great attractions and outdoor activities. However, it many people consider that although there are eight major Hawaiian Islands, there are really only four suitable for vacationing: Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island.

Although Oahu suffers from traffic and overcrowding, Oahu is the most developed of the islands and has by far the most to offer. Oahu is home to numerous world-renown restaurants owned by famous chefs such as Sam Choy, Roy Yamaguchi, and Alan Wong.Other popular attractions include Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, and the Polynesian Cultural Center.Maui is extremely popular for its natural beauty and outdoor attractions. Visitors can go on humpback whale tours, hiking and biking at Haleakala National Park, or visit the Maui Ocean Center, which is the largest aquarium in Hawaii.

The Big Island, officially known as the island of Hawaii, is especially popular for its volcanoes. The best place to go to see active volcanoes is the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is home to Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Kauai is another island especially popular for its natural attractions.

Many visitors to Kauai come to find excellent diving, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and hiking experiences. One of the most beautiful natural sites on Kauai is the famous NaPali Coast. ]]> http://www.theviewpoint.org/things-to-do-in-hawaii/things-to-do-in-hawaii/feed/ 0 http://www.theviewpoint.org/technology/the-island-of-maui/ http://www.theviewpoint.org/technology/the-island-of-maui/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:44:44 +0000 admin http://www.theviewpoint.org/?p=132

With an area of about 730 square miles, the beautiful island of Maui, nicknamed “The Valley Isle,” is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, which include Ni’ihau, Kaua’i, O’ahu, Moloka’i, Lana’i, Kaho’olawe, Maui, and the island of Hawai’i. Approximately 118,000 people live on Maui, and the major settlements on the island include Kihei, Lahaina, Hana, and Wailuku, which is also the county seat of Maui County, which includes the islands of Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokai. It is believed that the island gained its name after Hawai’iloa’s son, Maui, who was in turn named after the demigod Maui.

Hawai’iloa is the Polynesian navigator credited with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands.

Maui is made up of two main volcanoes, the West Maui Mountains and Haleakala In Hell buy , and a wide valley that runs between the two, giving the island its nickname, “The Valley Isle.” Maui is one of the most popular islands to travel to for vacations because of its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and popular outdoor activities.

Recently, the island has also experienced much development and growh, with Kihei one of the most rapidly growing towns in the nation.

Agriculture and tourism are the main industries that make up Maui’s economy. Some of the products grown on the island include coffee, macadamia nuts, papaya, tropical flowers, sugar, and fresh pineapple. Some of the major tourist destinations on Maui include Hana Highway, Haleakala National Park, Lahaina, and the Maui Ocean Center, which is the largest aquarium in the state of Hawaii. ]]> http://www.theviewpoint.org/technology/the-island-of-maui/feed/ 0