Spend Your Vacation in Hawaii

Hawaii envelops you with its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and a blend of different cultures (Asian, Hawaiian, European, North American, and Polynesian). The state combines beauty, culture, and discoveries that are intriguing and special. You know you’ve arrived when you start saying “aloha,” “mahalo” (thank you), and “ma kai” (toward the sea) without a second thought.Unmistakable IslandsThere are hundreds of islets in the Hawaiian Archipelago, but the main islands at the southern end (except Niihau and Kahoolawe) are inhabited and offer diverse experiences. Everyone knows the famous volcanoes of the Big Island, but you will also love snorkeling in the waters of Honaunau Bay, near the Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, an ancient refuge that includes temples and villages. In Kauai, you will be enchanted by the colors of Waimea Canyon or the valleys and waterfalls while hiking the 35.5 kilometers of the Napali Coast. Take a tour of the lunar landscape of Keahiakawelo in Lanai or visit the Kaunolu Village Site, a prehistoric Hawaiian fishing village. One of the many attractions of Maui is the Hana Highway, a road that offers stunning views. You can watch whale acrobatics near Lahaina, a location that was once a famous whaling port. On the island of Molokai, you will find the Kalaupapa National Historical Park, which preserves the isolation colonies of leprosy patients that operated until 1969, near some of the world’s highest sea cliffs. The most populous island (Oahu), with the most populous city (Honolulu), has many popular attractions, such as Iolani Palace, the famous Waikiki Beach and the Polynesian Cultural Center.Parks and MonumentsAmong the incredible natural and historical sites in Hawaii, Haleakalā National Park, known as the “House of the Sun” in Maui, is a massive shield volcano that offers spectacular views of the sunrise. You can take a guided walking tour nearby and at Kilauea, Hawaii’s active volcano, before visiting the museum and staying at a hotel near this geological phenomenon. At the Pearl Harbor monument, now known as the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, a melancholic air surrounds the USS Arizona Memorial, dedicated to the victims of the 1941 attack. The immense power of erosion is evident at Waimea Canyon State Park in Kauai. The “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” was formed by the collapse of the volcano that created the island.Outdoor ParadiseThe spectacular beaches and lush valleys of Hawaii offer various experiences for outdoor enthusiasts, such as surfing, hiking, skydiving, helicopter tours, paddling sports, whale watching, and zip-lining. But did you know that you can also swim with rays, dolphins, and sea lions at Sea Life Park in Honolulu, or descend through channels and tunnels in the ancient sugarcane plantations of Kauai?Only in HawaiiTo get a taste of the classics of Hawaii, take a private hula lesson at the hotel or group classes at the Hawaii Hula Company in Maui and Oahu. You will also find artists strumming guitars (kī hō‘alu) at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach in Waikiki or at the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. The Bishop Museum in Honolulu features a series of exhibitions on Hawaiian culture and has the largest collection of Polynesian artifacts in the world. The Polynesian Cultural Center on the northeast coast of Oahu offers an authentic luau with dinner and shows for visitors.Source: www.visiteosusa.com.br