Experience Hawaii
Experience Hawaii:
Each of the Hawaiian Islands are unique and we suggest that you spend atleast 10 days visiting them. This will allow you the opportunity of visiting 2 or 3 of the islands. If you are visiting Hawaii for the first time, it is our recommendation that you do not try to see all of the islands on your first visit. You will see the island but will not have enought time to "SEE" the islands.
One of our specialties is Golf Vacations. The courses in Hawaii are some of the most challenging and beautiful in the world. There are many courses on each of the islands. You owe it to yourself to experience atleast one of them. We have a special section under "Making Plans" that give you more information.
The Island of Kauai
The Island of Kauai:
Since Kauai is the oldest of islands in this Pacific chain, it's no surprise that it offers such a breadth and depth of cultural and environmental experience -- a magnitude that is unparalleled even by its sister islands. Archaeologists speculate that the first "tourists" to Hawaii landed on Kauai perhaps as early as 500 A.D. The gentle Pacific Ocean trade winds that brought settlers from Marquesas, Tahiti, Samoa and other South Pacific islands were the same that eventually led Captain James Cook to make his first landing in Hawaii on the shores of Waimea, Kauai in 1778.
Koloa, on Kauai's southern shores, was a major whaling port as well as home to the state's first sugar mill. The sugar industry brought an influx of immigrants from Asia and Europe who have shaped much of Kauai's history and contributed to its cultural diversity. If you're a lover of culture, the legends, practices, crafts and dances of Native Hawaiians will intrigue and fascinate you. And you'll appreciate the contributions those diverse cultures have made, and are still making, to Kauai's history as well.
Soaking up Kauai's culture is as easy as soaking up its sun. Educational displays of the artifacts and contemporary crafts of the Native Hawaiians can be found at the Kauai Museum. Discover ancient sacred sites on the banks of rivers, near fishponds, in parks or set among the cliffs. Attend a luau show at one of the resorts to see the dances and hear legends of Kauai. Other places where Kauai's culture and beauty pervade are botanical and cultural gardens, the Kokee Natural History Museum, the Waioli Mission, and the charming historical towns of Hanalei, Hanapepe and Lihue.
Then again, you'll feel Kauai's rich history by simply being there. Just as Kauai was a favorite dwelling place for kings and high chiefs and a place of refuge for those who had broken a kapu (taboo), so shall it be for you.
The Island of Maui
The Island of Maui:
From the timeless grandeur of Haleakala crater to the historic charm of 19th century Lahaina, Maui offers a wealth of historic and cultural attractions that will captivate your imagination and reveal the extraordinary traditions of this magical isle.
The town of Lahaina is in fact a National Historic District, supplementing timeless charm with a variety of important historic sites and lovely period museums that take one back to the days when the town served as an important whaling port. History buffs will also find that the Lahaina-Kaanapali and Pacific Railroads provide an unforgettable journey into the area's romantic plantation past.
Of course Lahaina is but one base for your exploration of all that Maui has to offer. No matter where you travel on Maui you are sure to find points of historic and cultural significance. Add to this a year-round schedule of cultural events and traditional celebrations, including a thrilling line up of performances at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului.
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The Island of O'hau
The Island of O'hau:
Oahu's rich cultural heritage may be something you seek out, but you'll most certainly find without even trying. It's expressed in the graceful arms of a hula dancer, and words of an ancient Hawaiian legend. It's visible in the eyes of a north shore fruit stand vendor selling papaya, and a woman stringing garlands of frangipani in Waikiki. It's audible in the strum of a slack key guitar and the vibrato of a native Hawaiian singer. It's hidden in the tangled branches of a Banyan, and in the remains of an ancient volcano. And even when you don't see or hear it, it's there -- in a spirit that emanates from the traditions, the people, the music, the food, and the land.
There are several ways to soak up Oahu's colorful history. Museums, temples, cultural centers and festivals just to name a few. Historical artifacts can be found at both the Bishop Museum and Iolani Palace, home to the last reining monarch, Queen Liliuokalani. Take in turn-of-the-century architecture with a stroll through Chinatown, or ride the trolley through Waikiki and you'll see historical hotels such as the Sheridan Moana Surfrider and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel made famous in the early 1900's.
To guarantee you get a large helping of Hawaiian culture, you might consider attending a luau. Here you will be treated like royalty, or 'alii' (chief). It's an opportunity to sit back and enjoy Polynesian entertainment, including hula dancers and Hawaiian music, along with an all-you-can-possibly-eat island-style feast.
The Big Island
The Big Island:
To say Hawaii's history is fascinating would be an understatement. It is far more, and Hawaii's Big Island has been a large part of it. The Polynesians settled here long ago and their rich history continues to this day with the unique and colorful concoction of cultures. The Polynesian culture of ancient Hawaii is welcomed and has absorbed countless traditions and art influences from Asia and Europe, and the rest is history.
It's easy to immerse yourself in the culture here. Try dancing the hula and taking part in an authentic luau. Head upcountry and discover the uniquely blended Hawaiian, Portuguese, and Mexican cultures - still alive and well among Hawaii's Paniolos (cowboys) on the Island's giant ranches. Behold the culturally fused crafts and fine arts capturing the limitless horizons and exotic hues of the Island.
The culture of Hawaii's Big Island also has a way of seducing you when you don't even know it. It happens when you stumble upon an ancient petroglyph or a historic fishpond. You'll behold spots that were once maintained for ancient kings. You'll feel it as you grow closer to an ancient temple or sacred burial ground.
Should you make it to Kealakekua Bay to recall the story of Captain Cook, it was here he was slain in a scrap, along with Hawaiians back in 1779. History buffs will also want to stop at Laupahoehoe Train Museum, commemorating the Hilo Railroad (1899-1946) that hauled sugar, provisions, and people up and down the rugged coast. And, don't miss Puukohola Heiau built in 1790 by King Kamehameha as an offering to the gods to ask for success in his campaign to unite the Hawaiian Islands. All of your historical and cultural attractions include restoration, pampering, and healing free of charge.
Making Plans
Making Plans:
There are types of Accomadations in Hawaii. You can stay in a high rise hotel on the beach at Waikiki or a bungalow in the mountains of Lanai. We can find the type of accomadations and transportation you want.
Cruising is also available in Hawaii and if you are planning on visiting the islands on a whirlwind tour, this is the method we suggest.
The links below will give you access to our suppliers or you can fill out the "Request Form" so we can help you.
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The Island Lanai
The Island of Lanai
A place of deep cultural significance, Lanai boasts many historical sites, old fishing villages, and unique topographical features like the boulder-strewn Garden of the Gods. Interestingly, Lanai’s environmental history owes a debt of gratitude to someone from outside the islands – a New Zealand naturalist named George Munro, for whom the breathtaking Munro Trail was named.
Lanai’s culture is reflected in the land itself. There are few monuments or designated historical sites, yet the entire island exudes tradition – it is truly the way Hawaii “used to be.”
In the center of the island, Lanai city features thoroughly and lovingly restored landmarks, including the lovely Lanai Playhouse and Theater and the charming Hotel Lanai. Both date from the 1920’s.
A prehistoric mystery lingers in Luahiwa, where visitors will find 34 boulders featuring intriguing petroglyphs carved by ancient Hawaiians. Nearby, Kaunolu is home to a thought-provoking royal ruin. And, for a somewhat eerie stroll through Lanai’s plantation era past, don’t miss the “ghost town” of Keomoku.
The Island Molokai
The Island of Molokai:
Molokai is often called the most Hawaiian of all the Islands of Aloha. This is largely due to the fact that its residents show a deep regard for tradition and take great care to preserve the isle’s unique cultural heritage. Here it often seems as if the past and the present exist simultaneously.
One of the Island’s most popular cultural attractions is the Kalokoeli Fishpond, where ancient Hawaiians once practiced a remarkably sophisticated form of aquaculture. As many as 60 of these fish ponds once operated along the Island’s southern shore, most of them were constructed at least 700 years ago.
Another must-see is the Iliiliopae ( Lii’ili ‘o’pae) Heiau, one of the largest ancient temple platforms in all of Hawaii. Set deep within a thriving forest, this historic site offers a palpable sense of wonder and spirituality.
Molokai is also believed to be the home of the hula, so you’re sure to find this graceful art in practice across the Island – especially during the popular Ka Hula Piko Festival and during the Thanksgiving weekend at the Hawaiian Performing Arts Competition put on by Molokai’s own Moana’s Hula Halau.
For a truly memorable history lesson, consider taking a guided cultural hike to some of the Island’s ancient sites. You’ll not only gain insight that most visitors never do, you’ll have the chance to gain first-hand knowledge about Molokai’s greatest treasure – the people who live here