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Heavenly Hawaii
BY Shawna-Kay williams
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The minute you depart from the Honolulu International Airport is the minute you will make a heavenly transcendence into the exquisite Hawaiian luxe.
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The lofty backdrop of Hawaii's emerald topography, the teasing oceanic rush, floral ambience and golden sapphire skylines are sure to capture your thoughts and satisfy your yearnings.
Birthplace for surfing and the famous Aloha Spirit, Hawaii's six islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island form an enthralling and earth-warming experience.
Its incredible cultural diversity, warm temperatures (between 75º-88ºF) and its interesting geological history, pave an enchanting aura of adventure, beauty and magic, making it an ideal summer get-away for TEENs and the entire family.
The Hawaiian island, which became the 50th state of the United States in 1959 was a popular port for seamen, traders and whalers.
Its invariable occupation by Polynesians from the Marques Island and Tahiti over 2000 years ago stirs the island's social, cultural and religious dynamics.
During the 20th century, the island's economy was enormously boasted by sugar and pineapple plantations, which saw numerous Chinese, Japanese, Filipino and Portuguese migrants coming to the island, adding another cultural collage.
Hawaii is also famous for the 1941 Japanese surprise attack at Pearl Harbour, which saw the Japanese's unconditional surrender on the USS Battleship Missouri which rests in Pearl Harbour today.
Whichever island you chose to explore, you will have multiple historic hotels, boutiques, luxury resorts or rental condos to choose from. You may also rent a car or take the city bus or tour buses to explore the myriad of sightseeing dimensions.
The island of Kauai is graced with exceptional natural beauty; from its golden beaches on the Coconut Coast to The Grand Canyon of the Pacific to the soothing boat rides on the Napali Coast to the towering cliffs where serenity is unleashed.
If you want a vibrant mix of culture, arts and entertainment, then Oahu is the island for you. You can watch the most talented professional surfers ride the gigantic winter waves on the North Shore, learn about American history at the prominent museum in Pearl Harbour and bathe in the sun's radiant glow on the Waikiki Beach.
If you are an outdoor fanatic and a lover of nature, then Molokai is the place to be. The verdant flora in Halawa Valley and the simplicity of 'Sleepy Town' Kaunakakaki are soothing indulgences.
Lanai is the real island get-away from the bustling city life to privacy, silence and tranquility. You can play golf at one of their two courses or you could watch the rock formations of Keahiakawelo "The Garden of the Gods" or pave some footprints down the Munro Trail.
Wake up early and witness the golden rising of the sun atop Maui's Haleakala Crater or take a stroll down the historic memoirs of Lahaina to explore Maui's whaling past or you can travel to Hana for the most impressive sceneries.
Hawaii's Big Island is indeed a huge expanse with its sand-spread beaches and snowcapped mountains. From waterfalls, rainforests and botanical gardens in Hilo, the Hawaiian thrill pinnacles.
You can snorkel, scuba or fish along the Kona Coast or view Kilauea, the world's most active volcano in Hawaii's Volcano National Park.
And just in case you want to connect with your Jamaican peeps, the islands offer Internet access for your laptops, so take it along with you!
So what do you say? Feel like taking a trip down the island's uncanny shores of beauty and divinity?
Well, pack your camera, a light jacket for the nightlife and get ready to delve in the Hawaiian nirvana!
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