Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Sizzling Tourist Hotspots in Hawaii

Hawaii is Group of beautiful tropical islands and presence of active volcanoes makes it a popular tourist destination, an alluring attraction for nature's lovers and a place of research for biologists and volcanologists. There's a lot to see however here are some best attractions of Hawaiian beauty.

Hawaii Dance

1. Waikiki

Hawaii's greatest tourist attraction Waikiki is a beautiful oceanfront beach stretch. This modern city of Honolulu is full of attractions and entertainment with all the facilities and is easily reachable. Adding to the beauty of the backdrop of the drenched beach there is an extinct volcano named Diamond Head Crater which makes it beautiful during sunset. 

Diamond Head Lighthouse, Oahu, Hawaii
Diamond Head Lighthouse, Oahu, Hawaii

Diamond Head Paradise - Oahu, Waikiki, Hawaii
Diamond Head Paradise - Oahu, Waikiki, Hawaii 

Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, Oahu, Hawaii
Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, Oahu, Hawaii 

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2. Volcanoes National Park

Want to see hot lava flowing down the mountains?  Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii is the destination which offers an adventurous site-seeing on an active volcano and landscape produced due to eruption.  It’s good to see the nature's force in form of this erupting volcano which sometimes even blocks the roads. 

Map of Volcanoes National Park Huwaii
Map of Volcanoes National Park Huwaii

Lava flows, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
Lava flows, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

Lava flows, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
Lava flows, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

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3. Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial

Standing above the remains of the sunken ship USS Arizona this memorial is for people who died in it. A small portion of it can be seen protruding out from the water. With The Battleship USS Missouri also docked here, visitors can walk the ship's deck and a ferry shuttles visitors to and from memorial.

Aerial view of the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Aerial view of the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

Arizona in the 1950s
Arizona in the 1950s

inscription in marble with the names of Arizona's honored dead
Inscription in marble with the names of Arizona's honored dead

The tears of the Arizona  Oil slick visible on water's surface above the sunken battleship
The tears of the Arizona  Oil slick visible on water's surface above the sunken battleship

USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

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4. Waipio Valley 

A very beautiful landscape on Big Island of Hawaii is the valley of Waipio. Opening to ocean of white waves, black sand and blue water this fertile valley is surrounded by lush cliff walls and offers a lucrative beautiful horizon for site-seeing.

Waipio Valley - Kaluahine Falls, Hawaiian coast on the Big Island, Hawaii
Waipio Valley - Kaluahine Falls, Hawaiian coast on the Big Island, Hawaii

Waipio Valley Inlet Black Sand Beach, Island of Hawaii
Waipio Valley Inlet Black Sand Beach, Island of Hawaii  

Waipio Valley on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island, Hawaii
Waipio Valley on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island, Hawaii

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5. Haleakala National Park  

You may have seen other parks with flat ground and wilderness of forest but this one has more than that to offer. With over 10,000 feet standing inactive Haleakala Volcano and dormant crater creating a lunar-shaped landscape, Haleakala National park is located on Maui. Across the entire island views are beautiful, particularly at sunrise.

Silversword, Haleakala National Park on Maui, Hawaii_Photograph by Guy Hamilton
Silversword, Haleakala National Park on Maui, Hawaii| Photograph by Guy Hamilton

The pools at Oheo, Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii
The pools at Oheo, Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii 

Bamboo forest along the Pipiwai trail to Waimoku Fall in the Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park
Bamboo forest along the Pipiwai trail to Waimoku Fall in the Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park

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06. Maui Ocean Center 

This Ocean Center lets you see the life under the ocean waters. Sea life with Sharks, turtles and rays can be seen here in huge underwater aquariums.  A passage through these corridors is most amusing and thrilling.

Maui Ocean Center - The Hawaiian Aquarium in Wailuku

Maui Ocean Center - The Hawaiian Aquarium in Wailuku

Maui Ocean Center - The Hawaiian Aquarium in Wailuku

Maui Ocean Center - The Hawaiian Aquarium in Wailuku

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7. Mauna Kea

The highest mountain in Hawaii, Mauna Kea has beautiful sights of this incredible place. One may also do skiing during winters. A home also to the Mauna Kea Observatory, it is reachable by road on a 4 wheel drive.

Mauna Kea Observatory Complex
Mauna Kea Observatory Complex

Mauna Kea Observatory Complex

Mauna Kea's highest points, The Island of Hawaii, United States
Mauna Kea's highest points, The Island of Hawaii, United States 

Moon over mauna kea, hawaii
Moon over mauna kea, hawaii

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8. Hana Road 

Running from Pa'ia to Maui, Hana Road is a wonderful highway through lush forests and along the ocean, to the remote town of Hana. In order to see the town and for heart-throbbing drive a trip through this road is worthwhile. Owing to its rather remote location Hana has preserved more ethnic Hawaiian culture.

The Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii

The Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii

The Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii.This was the scarest car ride
The Road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii.This was the scarest car ride.

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9. Polynesian Cultural Center 

There is something for music and art lovers too! Polynesian Cultural Center which is located on Oahu and less than an hour drive from Honolulu offers music, dance, craft demonstrations, and games. Portraying the culture and daily life of the Polynesian islanders in Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti, Marquesas, Samoa and Fiji as well as that of the Maoris which are found in New Zealand.

A Fiji Temple at the Polynesian Cultural Center,Hawaii
A Fiji Temple at the Polynesian Cultural Center

Entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center Hawaii
Entrance to the Polynesian Cultural Center Hawaii

Polynesian Cultural Center Hawaii

Polynesian Cultural Center Hawaii

Rower in a traditional canoe at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Rower in a traditional canoe at the Polynesian Cultural Center

Each of these locations has distinct sections in the center which represent their specific tradition. The performers come from islands thus show contains high degree of authenticity. Facilities can be visited during daytime or for show you can go in evening.

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