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OAHU -
Appropriately named "The Gathering Place," Oahu is the exciting center of the Aloha State.
Famous Waikiki Beach, the heart of the island and a world class resort
area, offers outstanding dining, entertainment, shopping attractions and hotel accommodations to fit
any budget.
Down the shore from Waikiki Beach is one of the most recognizable
land-marks in Hawaii, Diamond Head. This extinct volcano crater sits solemnly above another
fabulous beach filled with sun worshippers and surfers.
Beyond Waikiki, Oahu becomes a quietly enchanting island. There are
23 state parks on the ocean and throughout the interior. On the North Shore, the ocean's fury comes
to life as massive waves pound the shore in an unforgettable rhythm. History buffs can trace the
history of the islands on Oahu, or experience more recent history at Pearl Harbor.
MAUI
- The Valley Island. The aura of this island begins high atop
Mauna Haleakala, a towering, dormant volcano whose crater is big enough to hold Manhattan. Its slopes
descend down to 33 miles of pristine beaches, then further into the waters off its shores, where endangered
humpback whales find a safe home.
Maui could be called the activity capital of the world, with more
than one hundred optional activities to be experienced by land, sea or air. Relax on the beautiful
sandy beaches or explore historic Lahaina, once Hawaii's Royal capital and later a famous whaling town.
Taking the Road to Hana and the Seven Pools is an unforgettable
trip. The road itself is a twisting narrow ribbon that weaves in and out of the sea of ferns.
It is a visually spectacular journey that should not be missed. Maui is a true haven for
golfers. Practice your swing on a great variety of courses, each with unique characteristics and
spectacular vistas.
LANAI
- Hawaii's most
secluded island! Imagine having a private island all to yourself with only a handful of hotels and
endless lands and legends to discover. You will find a rugged, gorgeous landscape ringed by
picture-perfect beaches. Practice your golf at the Greg Norman designed "Experience at Koele"
or the Jack Nicklaus designed "Challenge at Manele Bay".
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KAUAI
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The "Garden Island" is
considered by many to be the most beautiful of the Hawaiian Islands, because of its lush, tropical
rainforest, desolate moonscapes and more than 40 spectacular beaches. Life on Kauai is unhurried from
the Na Pali Coast to Waimea Canyon with plenty of unforgettable beaches and stunning waterfalls
in-between.
Most people have already seen Kauai on the silver screen as the lush,
Eden-like backdrop for hundreds of films including Blue Hawaii, South Pacific, Jurassic Park, Raiders of
the Lost Ark, Outbreak and Gilligan's Island. Yet the camera's lens could never do the island
justice.
Some of the best golf courses in the Hawaiian Islands are found on Kauai,
including the Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course, known from the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, and the Prince Courses
at Princeville Resort.
HAWAII
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Larger than all the other islands combined, "The Big
Island" is a miniature continent with stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs, volcanic parks, exotic
rivers, vast plains and even cactus-studded deserts. The island is dominated by the twin peaks of
Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both over 13,000 feet high and divided by ski slopes. Actually, Mauna Kea is
only the top of a submerged mountain. Yet at 32,000 feet from sea floor to sky, it could be called the
tallest mountain in the world, dwarfing Mt. Everest by several thousand feet.
"The Big Island" is the youngest in Hawaii, is still growing
with constant eruptions and lava flows. It is one of the only places on Earth where you can still see
an active volcano. Along the island's eastern edge, the desolate moonscape of Volcanoes National Park
is home to Kilauea, a fiery volcano that has been periodically erupting over the last decade.
Visit the charming port town of Hilo, the flower capital of the world,
lined with black and white sand beaches. The Kona Coast, world famous for coffee plantations, offers
stunning views of the ocean from its powdery beaches and sharp cliffs.
MOLOKAI - Feel the Spirit of
Hawaii. There is not a single traffic light, elevator or chain store to be found on this quaint and
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