| A Hawaiian cruise is often perceived as a vacation | | | | 2. Look at travel guides and websites: |
| involving beaches and sunsets. While this is true, | | | | There are many travel magazines, brochures and |
| there is more to Hawaii than meets the typical | | | | other reading materials designed for this type of |
| tourist's eye. Hawaii is teeming with historical and | | | | tours with historical side trips. Most of these |
| sacred grounds which are rich in culture and ethnicity. | | | | publications feature places such as The Big Islandand |
| If you want a vacation with a twist, going on a | | | | the Waipio Valley which are two places very rich in |
| historical Hawaiian cruise is the best trip for you. | | | | history and spiritual culture. By reading about features |
| Here are some tips in planning for your voyage: | | | | on these places, you will get a fair idea of what to |
| 1. Get hold of a good Hawaiian historical guidebook: | | | | expect when you visit them. You will also be able to |
| Hawaii has many preserved historic places. You can | | | | narrow down the locations you want to see so that |
| find most of these places in a guidebook. Areas for | | | | you can make the best out of your tight schedule. |
| spiritual worship have been preserved and are open | | | | 3. Inquire about package tours from your cruise |
| for tourists. A guidebook can give you a glimpse to | | | | company: |
| these places because they usually contain pictures | | | | Many companies offer different island tour packages |
| and brief descriptions of Hawaii's best kept sacred | | | | for cruise tourists. They can give you options to get |
| locations. Guidebooks give you a map with directions | | | | off the ship and spend a night or two in Hawaii's |
| on how to get to your destination of choice. They | | | | prime historical destinations. This is also a good option |
| also have suggestions on the food to eat and | | | | since the cruise company itself will arrange for you |
| recommendations regarding the places you can stay | | | | transportation from the dock to your next trip. |
| in to make your trip more convenient and hassle-free. | | | | 4. |