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Aloha Hawaii 2009

A trip from June 16, 2009 to June 23, 2009, travelling to Honolulu, Island of Hawaii, Hilo, Volcano

12th Anniv in Hawaii....sun n surf in glamorous Waikiki … More

12th Anniv in Hawaii....sun n surf in glamorous Waikiki, snorkel with sea turtles, hike to Diamond Head crater...island hop to Big Island to see smoldering volcanic craters & spend twilight on a hillside glowing crimson with lava flows!

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Tue 06/16/09 (day 1)

Getting into the Aloha Spirit - holiday planning !

So, here we are, getting into the Aloha spirit...planning our Hawaiian Anniversary celebration...a visit to the 50th State seems to be touching more than one milestone...this will mark our 42nd State visited in the USA, taking us into the final stretch...we will also be ticking off the 15th "Highlight" of USA in the Lonely Planet Guidebook and....and we'd have seen all of USA's famous beaches with this trip....a lot to look forward to...

Been trying to figure out which of the islands to visit...there's this great site I found...its a scorecard tailored to your individual preferences - http://gohawaii.about.com/od/hawaiivacationplanner/a/island_scores.htm and gives you a customised choice. The islands that were recommended as good fits for us - Oahu & Big Island...are both 'must dos' as its hard to choose between Waikiki Beach & oozing molten lava flows...so we're just going to visit them both....

There's also this fabulous site I found with wonderful suggestions www.govisithawaii.com and writer Sheila gives some really good tips and answers your queries ASAP..its really great so go check it out before you visit!

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Kalanaka (View Kalanaka's trips)

Very good snorkeling at Shark's Cove on the North Shore. Plenty of fish to see, very calm and less people than Hanauma Bay.

Posted 8 months ago.

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A Yahoo! Contributor

we will be experiencing The Big Island and Kauai from 6/16/2009 to 6/30/2009 staying a week at each place. We have rented houses at both places so won't be doing the resort thing. Any suggestions as where to begin first? We are both fit and active and not a touristy personality
by any stretch.

Posted 8 months ago.

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volcanoes natl park..take chain of craters road to the end at dusk to see the lava. fair winds snorkel tour of kealakekua bay outside of kona,mauna kea beach,akaka falls outside of hilo, botanical gardens outside of hilo, view of the black sand beach at honokaa lookout

Posted 8 months ago.

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A Yahoo! Contributor

Buy the Ultimate Guides to Oahu, or Maui, or Big Island, or Kauai. They don't get paid to endorse sites. They actually go there and give you the must sees, as well as the avoid, not worth the time or money. Stick to the Windward side of Oahu and you will see the most beautiful beaches in the world and no crowds.

Posted 7 months ago.

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A Yahoo! Contributor

Ti,s a realy wanderfull.

I lick it.

Posted 7 months ago.

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Rebekka646 (View Rebekka646's trips)

Thanks for the great info and wonderful pics. I'll be heading there next year. Sounds like a great trip.

Posted 7 months ago.

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Annie (View Annie's trips)

its good to travel I would like to go to Hawai one day

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Julijaner (View Julijaner's trips)

Even though it is growing....the Big Island in itself is still basically void of tourist atmosphere with many wonderful and interesting things to see....as mentioned by yahoo contributors above.
The Big Island is so versatile, you can be snow skiing Mauna Kea in the morning and be on the beach surfing in the afternoon.
The locals are always available to direct you and you avoid wasting time by speaking to locals about sites to visit and restaurants etc.
You can drive around the entire island in one day...but it is a hard day and one must leave early to enjoy it.
If you visit Volcano National Park...wear sun block, hiking boots, cool layored clothing, with one protective jacket, water, flashlight, and go early. Cell phones do not work out there...obey all rules posted by the Ranger station and be aware..it can be dangerous even for the young, fit, experienced hiker. Take heed and enjoy.

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