Also see the destination guide on Wikitravel:Hawaii.

Hawai‘i is the name of a chain of several islands and are among the numerous Pacific Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Of these, the islands which have significant tourism are: Hawai‘i, O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i, and Lāna'i. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Pacific Ocean has an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 islands; the exact number has not been precisely determined. ... El Nido, Philippines Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, and the provision of services for this act. ...

In 2003 alone, according to state government data (see[1]), there were over 6.4 million visitors to the Hawaiian Islands with expenditures of over $10 billion. Due to the mild year-round weather, tourist travel is popular throughout the year. The summer months and major holidays are the most popular times for outsiders to visit, however, especially when residents of the rest of the United States are looking to escape from cold, winter weather. The Japanese, with their economic and historical ties to Hawaii and the USA as well as relative geographical proximity, are also principal tourists.

2005 saw a big increase in tourism, with over 7.3 million visitors.

Hawai'i (The “Big Island”)

The Island of Hawai‘i often called "the Big Island", is the largest island in the chain. Since the entire chain is also named Hawai‘i the term "Big Island" also specifies that someone is referring to the particular island instead of the entire archipelago. Unique features of interest to tourism include: active volcanoes on its southeastern coast, two of the world's largest mountains (Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa), and the resort area of Kona. The Island of Hawaii (called the Big Island or Hawaii proper) is one of eight main islands that make up the U.S. State of Hawaii. ... An archipelago is a landform which consists of a chain or cluster of islands. ... Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916, displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution—processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with complex and unique ecosystems and a distinct human culture. ... Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano in the Hawaiian Islands, one of five volcanic peaks that together form the island of Hawaii. ... Mauna Loa is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands, one of five volcanic peaks that together form the Island of Hawaii. ... There is also a town of Kailua on the Island of O‘ahu. ...

O‘ahu

O‘ahu is the most developed and highly populated island. It is home to the city of Honolulu where some eighty percent of the state's residents live. It is the commercial centre of the state as well as the seat of state government. Waikīkī is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Hawai‘i. The North Shore of O‘ahu is popular with surfers and hosts world championship competitions. The atmosphere fits with surfing culture; laid back and reminiscent of the 1960s. It's an easy drive from Honolulu and worth a visit. The Polynesian Cultural Center is the island's oldest and most visited attraction. The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is also very popular visitor destination for the island of O‘ahu. Oahu (usually Oahu outside Hawaiian and Hawaiian English), the Gathering Place, is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands and most populous island in the State of Hawaii. ... Honolulu as seen from the International Space Station Honolulu is the largest city and the capital of the U.S. state of Hawai‘i. ... Waikīkī is a neighborhood of Honolulu, in the City and County of Honolulu, on the south shore of the Island of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... The Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) is a living museum located in Lāie, on the northern part of Oahu, Hawaii. ... The Arizona is both a tomb and a memorial. ... Satellite image of Pearl Harbor. ...

Maui

Maui is the second largest island and also attracts many visitors each year. It is often called "the Valley Isle" because of the narrow plain between the huge 10 thousand foot high Haleakalā and the West Maui mountains. Famous resort areas on Maui include Lāhainā, Kā‘anapali, Kīhei, and Wailea. Also of note is the tiny village of Hāna on the far eastern coast known for is remoteness for the rest of the island being access via a single narrow and windy roadway. Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727 square miles (1883 km²). Native Hawaiian tradition gives the origin of the islands name in the legend of Hawaiiloa, the Polynesian navigator attributed with discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. ... Haleakalā or East Maui Volcano is a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. ... Lahaina is a census-designated place located in West Maui, Maui County. ... Kaanapali is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... Kihei is a census-designated place located in Maui County, Hawaii. ... This article may contain Hawaiian words and proper names that omit or make improper use okina and kahakō in spelling, and may be unreliable for lexical reference as per standard Hawaiian English. ... Hana can be: A Jewish variant transliteration of Hannah. ...

Kaua‘i

Kaua‘i is the smallest of the four listed here and may also be the least developed. Known as the "Garden Isle," Kaua‘i includes such scenic spots as the Wailua River with its double waterfall, the deep and colourful Waimea Canyon, and the remote and jagged Nā Pali Coast. Wai‘ale‘ale, located near the very centre of Kaua‘i, claims to be the rainiest location in the world. Kauai (usually called Kauai outside the Hawaiian Islands) is the oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, having an area of 1,446 km² . Known also as the Garden Isle, Kauai lies 105 miles (170 kilometers) across the Kauai Channel, northwest of Oahu. ... The Wailua River is a river on the island of Kauai in the U.S. state of Hawaii. ... Waimea Canyon is a spectacular canyon, approximately 10 mi (16 km) long and up to 3000 ft (900 m) deep, located on the western side of Kaua‘i in the Hawaiian Islands. ... The Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast The Na Pali Coast State Park encompasses 6,175 acres (25 km²) of land and stretches sixteen miles (26 kilometers) along the northwest side of Kaua‘i, the oldest Hawaiian Island. ... Mount Wai‘ale‘ale (Hawaiian for rippling waters), elevation 5,208 ft (1,578 m), is the second highest point on the island of Kaua‘i in the Hawaiian Islands. ...

Overlooking Waimea Canyon

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Regions

Kaua‘i can be divided in to five regions. Because the island is so small those visiting Kaua‘i ought to include a little time in each region.

The magnificent North Shore boasts the Nā Pali Coast, with majestic cliffs rising more than 4,000 feet above the ocean as well as the beaches of Hanalei Bay, one of the oldest settlements on the island, and Lumaha‘i, made famous in the movie South Pacific. Don’t miss the northernmost point at Kīlauea, with its picturesque lighthouse and spectacular wildlife refuge. The Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast The Na Pali Coast State Park encompasses 6,175 acres (25 km²) of land and stretches sixteen miles (26 kilometers) along the northwest side of Kaua‘i, the oldest Hawaiian Island. ... Lower Hanalei Valley as seen from the overlook near Princeville. ... Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985 after its transfer from the U.S. Coast Guard, and consists of 203 acres of protected land. ...

The rugged West Side of the island offers visitors on vacation in Kaua‘i some of the most amazing scenery in all of the Hawaiian Islands. Visit Waimea Canyon, dubbed "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific" and enjoy unbelievable views of some of the most photographed scenery in Hawai‘i. Visitors will also want to make a visit the Polihale Heiau, the place where, according to local tradition, departed souls leave the island and head into the setting sun. Waimea Canyon is a spectacular canyon, approximately 10 mi (16 km) long and up to 3000 ft (900 m) deep, located on the western side of Kaua‘i in the Hawaiian Islands. ... For other Grand Canyons see Grand Canyon (disambiguation). ...

Spouting Horn

The South Shore is full of enticing beaches such as Māhā‘ulepū Beach with its ancient petroglyphs and the rocky Shipwreck Beach, both perfect for snorkeling or scuba diving. Of course, there’s Po‘ipū Beach, continuously ranked as one of the world’s top beaches by travel experts everywhere. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1632x1224, 454 KB) Summary Spouting Horn Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1632x1224, 454 KB) Summary Spouting Horn Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Poipu is a census-designated place located in Kauai County, Hawaii. ...

Vacationers won’t want to miss the Līhu‘e-Wailua region, the island’s county seat and site of two 18-hole courses. The Hulē‘ia National Wildlife Refuge located here offers stunning scenery and a great place to photograph native birds and animals. The elegant and pristine Wailua Falls, once the site of thrilling cliff diving, is a short drive inland. Līhu‘e is the largest town on the Hawaiian Island of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i It is a census-designated place and the county seat of Kaua‘i County. ... Wailua is a census-designated place located in Kauai County, Hawaii. ... Wailua Falls is an 80 foot waterfall located in Hawaii. ...

The Coconut Coast, located on the northeastern portion of the island, is the home of many sacred sites and Hawaiian cultural attractions. On the Coconut Coast resides the 19th century plantation town of Old Kapa‘a, sprinkled with fine restaurants and distinctive shops. Kapa‘a is a census-designated place located in Kauai County, Hawaii. ...

Activities

Kaua‘i is a paradise for nature lovers. Hiking, kayaking, camping, a helicopter tour (~$180) and/or a boat tour (~$115) are the only ways one can see the true beauty of the island. A visitor who doesn't hike hazardous trails or does not have the budget to take a helicopter or boat tour won't be able to see much on Kauai, because the roads only reach about 5% of the island.

There is one main highway, which does not circle the entire island. The highway goes along the coast from the north at Ke'e Beach, goes around the east side where the town of Lihue and the airport are located, continues along the south shore and then west, ending at the remains of a town called Mana and Polihale State Park. Polihale State Park is a remote beach on the western side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. ...

The northwest part of the island contains the Na Pali Coast State Park, a range of breathtaking, rugged cliffs that are inaccessible by car. A view of this spectacular vista, either by hiking, helicopter or boat, should not be missed when visiting Kaua‘i. The Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast The Na Pali Coast State Park encompasses 6,175 acres (25 km²) of land and stretches sixteen miles (26 kilometers) along the northwest side of Kaua‘i, the oldest Hawaiian Island. ...

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Nā Pali coast from helicopter

In the northwest interior of the island are the Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and the high altitude Alaka'i Swamp. In the center of the island is the top of the inactive Wai'ale'ale volcano. The summit is shrouded by clouds 300 days a year and gets an average of 1.5 inches of rain everyday, making it is the wettest place on Earth. Na Pali coast, Kauai, Hawaii aerial photo (also see Na Pali coast Kauai 1) This is a photo of the Na Pali coast of Kauai, Hawaii taken from a helicopter. ... For other Grand Canyons see Grand Canyon (disambiguation). ... View of the Pacific Ocean from Oregon. ... A smoke plume from Mount Ubinas, Peru, the most historically active volcano in that nation. ... Earth (often referred to as the Earth, or the earth), is the third planet in the solar system in terms of distance from the Sun, and the fifth largest. ...

Almost the entire island is lush green wilderness, perfect for hikers and campers. Some of the hiking trails along the cliffs are very steep and are not for beginners. There are streams and rivers at the bottom of the Waimea Canyon and throughout the island. Kayaking on these rivers is a popular activity. Ocean kayaking is also popular. Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. ...

One way to see the scenery is by taking a helicopter tour. Tours leave from Lihue airport and fly over the shorelines, the valleys where the ancient Hawaiians used to live, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and the swamp at 2000 feet elevation. The waterfall where the visitors to Jurassic Park landed is located on Kauai. Mil (Russian Federation) Mi-8, by far the most common model of helicopter in the world with more than 12 thousand units built, sixfold quantity comparing to production of the second most common model Sikorsky S-70. ... Hopetoun Falls near Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia A waterfall is usually a geological formation resulting from water, often in the form of a stream, flowing over an erosion-resistant rock formation that forms a sudden break in elevation. ... Jurassic Park is a 1993 film adaptation, directed by Steven Spielberg, of the eponymous novel written by Michael Crichton and published in 1990. ...

Some helicopters fly into the shaft of an old volcano. Half of the crater had fallen off due to erosion. The remaining half forms a semi-cylindrical opening. When a helicopter is in the opening, the passengers are surrounded by a vertical wall 270° around. The cliff walls are covered with plants and numerous threads of tiny waterfalls. The Hawaiians called it the Wall of Tears. The ceiling of the shaft is always covered by clouds. On the rare occasion when the mountain clouds clear up, the helicopter can fly up the shaft vertically and it feels like you're looking up from the bottom of a well. Even most seasoned pilots have seen the sky from the shaft only a few times.

Nā Pali coast from helicopter

Another fun thing to do is to take a raft expedition. The trip leaves the north shore on a motorized raft (temporarily discontinued by US Government authorities due to environmental concerns), which holds 14 passengers and a crew of 2. The raft travels along the west shore to see spectacular views of the cliffs. When the lava flowed from the volcano to the sea, it cooled to form the rocks and continued to flow in underground tunnels. When the flowing lava stopped, the tunnels became sea caves along the shore. Rafts can enter into the sea caves - some of the cave entrances are covered by waterfalls. Some raft trips land on a beach for a lunch break, followed by time for snorkeling in the coral reef. The colorful coral fish swim to the divers begging for food. Na Pali coast, Kauai, Hawaii - aerial photo (also see Na Pali coast Kauai 2) This is a photo of the Na Pali coast of Kauai, Hawaii taken from a helicopter. ... Children successfully test their raft, in Brixham harbour, south Devon, England. ... Look up lava, Aa, pahoehoe in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Some of the biodiversity of a coral reef. ...

Large power and sail catamarans also tour the island coasts, with the primary port being Port Allen on the southwest coast. Catamaran tours offer from as little as simple sight seening of the Na Pali or the southern coasts, to dinners at sunset, to snorkeling off coral reefs. It has been suggested that Catamaran History be merged into this article or section. ...

Another way to see the island is by car. One can basically drive the entire stretch of the highways on the island in a few hours. At one end is the viewpoint at Waimea Valley and Kokee to see part of the sea cliffs and lush green valleys and the desert-like Grand Canyon of the Pacific.

About one mile from the north end of the highway is a dry lava cave that the visitor can walk inside. The end of the highway offers the trailheads for Nā Pali hiking. Along the ways are numerous resorts and white sand beaches.

There is a place called Spouting Horn on the south shore near Pō‘ipū, where the ceiling of an undersea lava tunnel is cracked; the sea waves push water into the tunnel and water spout shoots 30 feet into the air. Poipu is a census-designated place located in Kauai County, Hawaii. ...

There is a famous coral reef on the north shore, one can stop by any rental store to rent snorkeling gear for $1.99 per day (in 1996's US dollar value). Drive to a place called Tunnel Beach, it is the largest reef on Kaua‘i. Park the car on the roadside and just walk into the water. There is no road sign to Tunnel Beach, one has to look it up in the map and guess the way there. The map actually shows many coral reefs around the entire shore line, but Tunnel Beach is the best around May when the ocean waves are pounding on the south shore, the north shore is perfect for snorkeling. 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

Tourists can also attend a lū‘au. They cook a pig in the imu (the ground oven) and serve shredded pork with poi (mashed taro root) and other traditional dishes in the buffet-style dinner. Afterwards, they have a show of different Polynesian dances for the tourists. A luau (Hawaiian luau) is a traditional Hawaiian feast that normally features foods such as poi, kalua pig (pork prepared in an imu, or earth oven), poke, and lomi salmon. ... Species Sus barbatus Sus bucculentus Sus cebifrons Sus celebensis Sus domesticus Sus heureni Sus philippensis Sus salvanius Sus scrofa Sus timoriensis Sus verrucosus Pigs are ungulates native to Eurasia collectively grouped under the genus Sus within the Suidae family. ... IMU can refer to: International Medical University International Mathematical Union Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan Inertial Measurement Unit Interurban Multiple Units used by CityTrain A Hawaiian underground oven This page expands a three-character combination which might be any or all of an abbreviation, an acronym, an initialism, a word in... POI may mean: Panoramic Optical Imager Parallel optical interface Period of instruction Plan of instruction Plane of Innovation (Everquest) Person of Indian Origin Apache Jakarta POI Point of impact Point of interest Point Of Interface Point of Inflection, a mathematical term Probability of intercept Point Of Intersection This page expands... Binomial name Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Taro corms for sale Taro (from Tahitian), more rarely kalo (from Hawaiian), is a tropical plant grown primarily as a vegetable food for its edible corm, and secondarily as a leaf vegetable. ... A Chinese buffet restaurant in the U.S. A buffet (buh-FAY or /bÉ™.ˈfei/) is a meal-serving system where patrons serve themselves. ... Carving from the ridgepole of a Māori house, ca 1840 Look up Polynesia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Lodgings On Kaua‘i are primarily available at timeshare resorts, but a significant number of hotel rooms are also available. Taking an afternoon and visiting a timeshare sales agent for a no-obligation ownership presentation can net you significantly discounted, or free, activities, such as helicopter rides, boat tours, and luaus. But a significant number of conventional hotel resorts are available. In addition to traditional hotels and resorts, try a vacation home rental, they often offer more privacy and space than a traditional hotel room. Vacation home rentals can be budget or luxurious, often with a full staff ready to pamper. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

The island of Kaua‘i was featured in Disney's 2002 animated feature film Lilo & Stitch. It has also served as the backdrop to many other feature television shows and movies, such as Six Days Seven Nights, Fantasy Island, Jurassic Park, and Blue Hawaii (Elvis — Coco Palms Resort) (From [2], by permission. See top of source webpage). For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Animation is the technique in which each frame of a film or movie is produced individually, whether generated as a computer graphic, or by photographing a drawn image, or by repeatedly making small changes to a model (see claymation and stop motion), and then photographing the result. ... Lilo & Stitch is an animated film and the forty-first film in the Disney animated features canon. ... Six Days Seven Nights (1998) is a romantic comedy interspersed with elements of the adventure film. ... Fantasy Island refers to two separate but related American fantasy television series, both originally airing on the ABC television network. ... Jurassic Park is a 1993 film adaptation, directed by Steven Spielberg, of the eponymous novel written by Michael Crichton and published in 1990. ... Blue Hawaii is a 1961 musical film set in the state of Hawaii and starring Elvis Presley. ...

Lāna‘i

There are three hotels on Lāna‘i: Lānai (IPA: ) is the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands. ...

• Hotel Lāna‘i - the oldest hotel on Lāna‘i. Contains 10 rooms and one cottage.
• The Lodge at Kō‘ele - Known as a highland resort hotel. The hotel is erected on the hilltop, at the centre of Lāna‘i. Lodge at Kō‘ele is like a villa of Europe, with a pastoral mood. The temperature here is less than usual for Hawai‘i, so it is a very good chice for a summer resort. Elected as one of the best hotels in the world.
• The Four Seasons Resort at Mānele Bay - twin hotel of The Lodge at Kō‘ele. Known as a beach resort hotel. This hotel is erected in the south of Lāna‘i, besides the Hulopo‘e Beach. The hotel takes in Mediterranean Style, and the resort is very elegant. Visitors can hear the sound of rippling waves and smell the sea. Like The Lodge at Kō‘ele, The Four Seasons Resort at Mānele Bay is also elected as one of best hotels in the world.

Golf Courses

The Cavendish Golf Course - A free 9 hole golf course in the pines that requests a donation for its upkeeping. Bring your own clubs!

The Experience at Kō‘ele - A golf course made with The Lodge at Kō‘ele. Placed besides the hotel, the course is designed by golf legend Greg Norman. It makes the most of the abundant nature on Lāna‘i. Therefore, there are lots of up and downs, and it is a difficult course. However, even beginners can enjoy many natural features while playing; such as lakes, waterfalls, and streams. The cover of Shark (1998), a biography of Greg Norman. ...

The Challenge at Mānele - A golf course made with The Mānele Bay Hotel and placed besides the hotel. The course is designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. Since the course sits beside the beach, players can see the wondeful, clear blue sea of Lāna‘i from all 18 holes. However, the course is very challenging. Nicklaus celebrates his victory in the 1980 U.S. Open Jack William Nicklaus (born January 21, 1940), also known as The Golden Bear, was a major force in professional golf, first on the PGA Tour from the 1960s to the mid-to-late 1980s, then on the Champions Tour from...

See also

• List of Hawaii State Landmarks

Each Hawaii State Landmark is marked by a sign depicting Kamehameha. ...

External links

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• Wikitravel:Hawaii - Wikitravel's Guide to Hawaiʻi
• Hawaii State DBEDT - the state's Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism provides resources and statistics to promote tourism
• Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau - information for tourists and business travellers
• Maui Visitors Bureau - visitors information for Maui
• Kauai Visitors Information - official county visitors site
• Lanai Visitors Bureau - travel information for Lanai
• Hawaii Activities and Tours Association - understanding the role of tourism in Hawaii's ecomony
• Aloha Boat Days Committee - tourism in Hawaii via cruise ship