| Hawaii. Just the word makes you think of great | | | | Kea on the Big Island is usually blanketed with snow |
| beaches. The waves tickling your toes as you let | | | | from late November through April. Only advanced |
| your worries evaporate in the warm sun. But, believe | | | | skiers should attempt to brave these slopes, |
| it or not, there is more to this island than just the | | | | however. |
| sun and beaches. No, really, keep reading. You will see | | | | If water is more your speed, Hawaii will not |
| what I mean. | | | | disappoint you. Waikiki has gentle waves and shallow |
| Whether they're by land, air or sea, Hawaiian island | | | | water that make it perfect for learning how to surf. |
| vacation activities are virtually limitless. So, what are | | | | If you are a little more adventurous around water, |
| the Best things to do in Hawaii? | | | | why not try SCUBA diving just off the south sour of |
| First, let's look at what Hawaii has in store for hikers. | | | | Lanai at the Cathedrals? Feel like catching your own |
| Every island will has trails for everyone from the | | | | dinner? Tuan and Marlin hang out in the deep waters |
| seasoned professional to the beginner. Haleakala, | | | | off Kailua Kona. |
| which is on Maui, is considered among the best spots | | | | To see all the beauty of Hawaii from the top, try |
| to hike. If you are on Oahu, there is Diamond Head | | | | hang gliding or helicopter at one of the many |
| waiting for you. If you make it through the forty five | | | | providers on the island. Oahu even has skydiving to |
| minute hike to the top, you will be left breathless by | | | | offer you. There, a licensed instructor will show you |
| the views of Waikiki, Honolulu and of course, the | | | | how to not panic when you jump out of a plane at |
| Pacific Ocean. | | | | 13,000 feet so you can open your shoot on time. Do |
| If you prefer to get your exercise the "wheel" way, | | | | not worry, though, it will be a tandem jump, and if |
| there are few bicycling excursions as enjoyable as | | | | you do go blank, the instructor will pull the cord for |
| the downhill cruise on the slopes of Haleakala. On | | | | you. |
| Lanai, use your "pedal power" reach the mysterious | | | | The list of outdoor activities goes on and on: |
| Garden of the Gods, a lunar-like landscape dotted | | | | camping, hunting, clay shooting, sailing, windsurfing, |
| with colorful and strangely eroded rocks. | | | | jogging, whale watching, parasailing and so much |
| Another popular way to see this island is horseback | | | | more. Hawaii attractions scuba snorkeling. There's a |
| riding. One of the United States largest ranches, a | | | | whole world of adventure awaiting you in the |
| sprawling 175,000 acres, Parker Ranch is on the Big | | | | Hawaiian Islands. Just go for it! For a tast of what |
| Island where you can pretend you are a cowboy for | | | | you next vacation could look like, take a peek at |
| the afternoon. | | | | these Hawaii tropical island pictures. |
| Skiing? In Hawaii? Yes, indeed. The summit of Mauna | | | | |