Hawaii Islands Travel

Hawaii, 50th state of the USA, is a group of volcanic islands in the Pacific ocean and with over 750 miles of coastline and some truly spectacular surf it is unsurprisingly a popular dream holiday destination. Famous for Hula dances, Grass skirts and Pearl Harbour the Hawaiian Islands have much more to offer than that.

Although Hawaii`s islands are all famed for their breath-taking sea views, the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Hawaii`s Big Island, Maui, Lanai and Molokai each offer something different and unique.

Kauai for example is the the oldest island, boasting huge cliffs and the Wailua, the islands only navigable river.

Take a trip to Oahu and you`ll find a vibrant and busy island with many surfing events and a number of modern buildings and activities. Taking to the waves and trying your hand at surfing is a must-do activity here.

Believed to have developed and thrived in Hawaii with an early account of the sport referencing the island written by Lieutenant James King in 1779, surfing has transformed from a Royal pastime to a popular urban activity.

By the 1950`s Hawaii was the place to be to try the biggest and best waves and now often hosts some of the best surfing competitions. With so much emphasis placed on watersports this island is a key place for those looking for thrills and spills in the water.

Over on the island of Molokai you`ll experience an older town and an historic seaport as well as one of the largest sandy beaches in Hawaii. Although if it`s a romantic setting you`re after, try the island of Lanai, where you`ll be able to escape the crowds and enjoy a conbination of excellent dining and beautiful landscapes.

For the brave adventurer try a visit to Hawaii`s tallest peak, Mauna Kea, located on The Big Island. Standing at 13,796ft, this huge underwater mountain is a result of the sesmic events that have shaped the geography of the Islands. These shifts and changes are still ongoing and their history and the landscapes they helped to create form a key part of the tours offered within the local area.

Trading adventure for peace, calm and tranquility, Hawaii`s Tropical Botanical Garden and Nani Mau Gardens are well worth a visit, especially with the range of elegant waterfalls and exotic flora and fauna

It`s also worth a trip to see some of the main Heritage sites on the islands, including a must-see visit to Pearl Harbor. As the largest natural harbour in Hawaii this makes for a great day out. However it also provides an important memorial for the many brave soldiers who fought and lost their lives in World War II. Here, in central Oahu, you`ll find the Pacific Aviation Museum, the USS Oklahoma Memorial and many more sites that honour those who served.

With so many things to do and see and with island hopping both easy and hassle free the Hawaiian Islands are a great destination for a truly memorable holiday. To make the best of your stay and to find out more about the unique opportunities this group of islands provides take a look at Groupon Ireland and make a dream come true.