Units in Hawaii
Units in Hawaii:
The variety of sites where condo's are located in various locations on many of the well traveled islands. We recommend the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui and The Big Island.
We have given some discriiptions of each of the islands in the following pages to help you discover the unique nature of each island.
Please read about each one of them to help decide which island best meets your vacation needs.
The Island of Kauai
The Island of Kauai:
Kauai has a lush, rural feel and a laid-back lifestyle all its own. After all, Kauai is Hawaii's oldest island and, as first-born, has a legacy of paradise to uphold. And what a paradise! A trip around Kauai is a feast of green, tropical forest, cascading waterfalls, golden sand beaches and the time of your life. Your circumnavigation will be interrupted by one of the world's greatest natural wonders, the Napali Coast. Don't be daunted. Take to boat or helicopter to witness its 14 miles of vertical seamounts falling into a necklace of white surf spray. Your heart will skip a beat. Kauai does that to you over and over again. Welcome to Kauai - Hawaii's Island of Discovery.
The "Garden Island" offers magnificent scenery and lush vegetation, beautiful waterfalls, the spectacular Waimea Canyon, the great "hidden" valley of Kalalau, colorful tropical plants and flowers. Landmarks: Hanalei Bay, Wailua River, Nawiliwili Bay, Poipu Beach.
The Napali Coast is 22 miles of scenic coastline with 3,000-foot cliffs qualifying it as Hawaii's most remote wilderness accessible only by air, sea or foot. Getting to the coastline by foot requires an 11-mile overnight hike recommended for experienced hikers only. Less experienced hikers can try the two-mile hike to Hanakapiai Beach, a scenic hike. The beach is not recommended for swimming.
Waimea Canyon
Nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by author Mark Twain, Waimea Canyon is one of Kauai's natural wonders with canyons eroded by water, wind and rain. Waimea Canyon is the largest canyon in the Pacific measuring 10 miles long, 2 mile wide and over 3,500 feet deep. Like the Grand Canyon, the lines along the canyon's walls indicate the different volcanic eruptions and lava flows that have occurred over the centuries.
Poipu Beach Park
Pack a picnic basket for an all-day adventure at this favorite family spot, which isalso Kauai's best beach for swimming, snorkeling and bodysurfing. It's the perfect white-sand for building sandcastles, collecting for sea shells, checking out the tidepools or swimming in the protected pool of water surrounded by lava boulders.
The Island of Maui
The Island of Maui:
Facts:
Maui (Population 117,644, Area 727 sq. miles)
The "Valley Isle" produces sugar, pineapple, cattle and horses. The 10,023-foot Haleakala is the largest dormant volcano crater in the world. Lahaina was Hawaii's capital before 1845, and still has some of the atmosphere of an old whaling town. Nearby are the Kaanapali and Wailea resort areas and golf courses. Hana and Iao Valley draw many visitors.
Lahaina: A National Historic District
Once the capital of Hawaii, Lahaina was the largest whaling port of the Pacific during the 1800s. Today, it's a National Historic District with restored buildings, museums, missionary homes and a replica of a 19th century whaling ship - not to mention fun places to eat and shop along the historic waterfront.
As the world's largest dormant volcano rising 10 000 feet above sea level, Haleakala's landscape looks a lot like the moon! You'll have to be up extra early to see the sunrise, but it'll be worth it as you stand at the crater's summit where you'll see a rainbow of colors as the sun peeks through the clouds - it's a totally awesome experience! Look for the rare silversword plants and endangered Hawaiian nene goose that live at the "house of the sun.
McGregor Point
McGregor Point is Maui's best viewing spot from land to see the hundreds of humpback whales arrive in Hawaii each year. Spectators say they often see "smoke" rising from the water, but that's actually water vapor being exhaled by the whale's blowhole! McGregor Point also includes a lighthouse to warn ships of the rocky coastline and numerous reefs in the area.
Maui Ocean Center
Check out the marine life at The Maui Ocean Center without ever getting wet! This is best place to get nose-to-nose with 2,000 fish and even sharks that can be viewed safely through the clear acrylic tunnel of a 750,000-gallon tank. You can explore the stingray cove, turtle lagoon or get a hands-on encounter with starfish, sea urchin or sea cucumber in the "touch" pond. From mid-December through April, over 1,000 whales come to Hawaiian waters to give birth.
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The Island of O'hau
The Island of O'hau:
Facts:
O'ahu (Population 876,156, Area 597 sq. miles)
The most populated island, where Honolulu is the Capital City, the principal port, the major airport, and business and financial center, and the educational heart of the State. O`ahu is the military command center of the Pacific. Waikiki is the visitor center. Landmarks: Nuuanu Pali, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor.
North Shore
The North Shore, a 20-plus-mile stretch of coastline from Kaena Point in the west to Turtle Bay in the east, comes alive during the winter season when waves reach up 30 feet at Waimea Bay. In summer months, the shore break is usually calm enough for snorkeling and swimming. Haleiwa, is the North Shore's central town where there are interesting surf shops, dress boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, andnot to mention Matsumoto Shave Ice, serving the best local icy treat!
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was originally a river, which early Hawaiians called Wai Momi or "river of pearl," because of its numerous oyster beds. Today, Pearl Harbor is Hawaii's largest harbor and the nation's only naval base designated as a National Historic Landmark with three significant memorials: the USS Arizona Memorial, honoring the 1,100 men of the Pearl Harbor attack; the Battleship Missouri Memorial, a living museum of the most celebrated and last-built battleship; and the USS Bowfin Museum, featuring a World War II submarine, a Japanese mini submarine and extensive submarine history.
Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center, located on Oahu's north shore, brings together the history and cultures of Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand, Marquesas, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga in authentic recreated villages covering over 42-acres. Learn first-hand how Pacific islanders build houses with no nails, expertly spear fish, climb 50-foot trees for coconuts, pound bark into cloth, carve fishhooks, weave mats and cook with "hot rocks" in an imu (underground oven). Don't miss the ancient war dances, traditional wedding ceremonies and the spectacular luau show with a cast of over 100 Polynesian dancers.
Diamond Head
Diamond Head is Oahu's largest tuff cone formed over 100,000 years ago by an active bubbling volcano. Nineteenth century British sailors nicknamed the crater Diamond Head when they mistook the calcite crystals for diamonds. A well-graded trail leads you up the 760-feet summit to a World War II bunker with a bird's eye view of Honolulu.
The Big Island
The Big Island:
Facts:
Big Island of Hawai'i (Population 148,677, Area 4,028 sq. miles)
The "Big Island" has spectacular contrasts...the mighty volcanoes Mauna Loa (13,679 feet) and Kilauea, lofty snow clad Mauna Kea (13,796 feet), the Ka`u Desert, gorgeous waterfalls, the Puna Fern Forest, the colorful orchids of Hilo. The island grows sugar, coffee, cattle and macadamia nuts. Landmarks: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kealakekua Bay, Kailua-Kona, Kawaihae, Parker Ranch, Waipio Valley.
Kona Kohala Coast
The 40-mile coastline of the sunny Kona Kohala Coast has many important historical sites as well the world's top resorts and the sunniest beaches such as Hapuna Beach, a beautiful stretch of white-sand beach with gentle rolling surf. Visit the King's Trail, an ancient path filled with petroglyphs, extending several miles to Puukohola Heiau, the last temple built during Kamehameha I's reign. The Kona Kohala Coast has large lava fields extending from mauka (mountain) to makai (ocean).
Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic
Park Puuhonua O Honaunua National Park is a 180-acre compound on the South Kohala coast where defeated warriors, war victims and law-breakers traveled to seek forgiveness and safety in ancient times. Puuhonua is surrounded by a large stone wall, which measures 1,000 feet long, 10 feet high and 17 feet wide. The 180-acre site includes a fishpond, canoe landing, thatched hale (house), halau (A-framed large structure) and Hale O Keawe heiau (temple), an ancient temple surrounded by large ancient wooden kii (statue), which stand guard over the buried bones of 23 alii (Hawaiian royalty).
Waimea
Howdy, partner, you're in paniolo country! Waimea looks a lot like Wyoming with its misty rain, rolling hills and grazing cattle, and at 2,600 feet above sea level, the temperatures are usually cool and crisp. One hundred fifty years ago, Massachusetts sailor John Palmer Parker started the cattle ranch business using Mexican cowboys to teach Hawaiians roping, riding and cattle breeding. Hawaiians became America's first paniolo, a name they interpreted from the word "Espanol."The last six generations of paniolo at Parker Ranch, one of the largest single-owned ranch in the United States, have continued to raise 300 horses and herd 35,000 cattle on 225,000 acres of ranchland.
Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea measures 28,000 feet high, qualifying it as the world's highest mountain. Away from city lights, Mauna Kea is one of the clearest, driest and pitch-black spots on Earth making it the best place to see planets, stars and nebulas. Keck Telescope on the summit of Mauna Kea is considered the world's largest optical and infrared observatory allowing astronomers to explore the universe where they gaze through telescopes in housed in domes that look like alien eyeballs
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
On the Big Island, you'll find Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, Mauna Loa, the earth's largest volcano, and Mauna Kea, Hawaii's tallest volcano. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has more than 150 miles of trails for hiking, backpacking, camping, petroglyphs and the Thurston Lava Tube 3, also known as "Nahuku."
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
Visit Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, the only tropical rainforest zoo in the United States, where you'll find some of the most exotic creatures like endangered native Hawaiian hawk and owl. As you journey further through this amazing Hawaiian rainforest, you'll get a close look at the curious tiny monkeys, colorful peacocks, rare pygmy hippos, magnificent tigers, exotic reptiles, feral Hawaiian pigs and sheep.
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Testimonials
Testimonials:
Roberta,
Our condo in Kauai was very nice. You were right when you described the sunsets. John and I just loved sitting on the patio and watching it. The only bad thing that happened on the trip was that it came to an end.
John & Rita, Cleveland, Ohio
Roberta:
What a thrill it was to see the whales. I never realized how BIG they were. We were so close to them that I felt we could touch them. The kids thought it was great. Larry had a great time golfing. He said the courses were wonderful. Thanks again. We are saving up for the next one.
Shauna & Larry, Akron, Ohio
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