Hawaii Hotels : Naturally Hawaii

Discover one of the most beautiful biologically diverse places in the world, i.e. Hawaii. It’s a nature lover’s heaven. Reserve Hawaii hotels online by booking through www.hawaii.live.net and www.hawaii-vacation-hotels.us. They have an exhaustive list of Hawaii hotels along with other deals.

The Hawaiian islands number around 160. But only 7 of them are inhabited. The archipelago of Hawaii is totally 1,600 miles long. It is located on the northern part of the Pacific Ocean. These islands are home to largest number of flora and fauna on Earth. There are more than 1000 species of native plants and around 130 types of birds.

When you are a lover of nature, take the Hidden Waterfalls Adventure. This tour takes you to the exotic Liliuokalani Gardens where you can spot numerous species of Hawaiian plants and also have a look at the gorgeous Waikahalulu Falls. From there, you are taken to the rich Nuuanu Valley, view the Kapena Falls from here. Next stop is the Pali Lookout, which has breathtaking views of nature. The tour then takes you through a tree tunnel from where you can see the 200 foot Upside Down Waterfall falling off from Mount Konahuanui. This is mountain is 3,150 foot long. Other spots covered in this tour are the King Kamehameha statue, Iolani Palace, Coral Church at Kawaihao and others..

Hawaiian Adventure

Heading to Oahu Island? As a tourist, you can do a host of things there. Check some websites for Hawaii hotels and book beforehand to get discounts and deals. Some suggested websites for Hawaii hotels are www.hawaii.live.net and www.hawaii-vacation-hotels.us. You can take a submarine ride and watch some sunken ships and airliners. Get to Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park and enjoy the waterslides. Or take a close look at marine life like sharks, dolphins’ et al at Sea life park. If you are there along with your kids, take them to Honolulu Zoo. Horse rides are available at Kualoa ranch along with kayaks and jet skis. If you are in a mood for adventure and do not mind a broken bone or two, try out hang-gliding from Makapuu Mountains. Of course, the biggest lure of Hawaii is the beaches with activities galore. You can swim, surf, snorkel, boogie board and fish in the untroubled waters (really!). Or you can just laze and watch the sun setting down the horizon.

Close to Waikiki are some museums and galleries The Tennent Art Foundation Gallery below Punchbowl offers enduring works of Madge Tennent, Hawaii’s prominent artist. The Maritime Museum by Aloha Tower has whaling, surfing and voyaging exhibitions. Chinatown in Honolulu is replete with independent galleries. It hosts the First Friday Gallery Walk once every month. You can watch free concerts by the Royal Hawaiian Band at Iolani Palace every week. Free Hawaiian music concerts are also held at Hawaii State Arts Museum every month. Apart from this, you can go for nature walks, wildlife feedings, catamaran sails etc.

Hawaii : Romancing the beaches

What could be more romantic than a cruise to Hawaii? But before you get there, check out Hawaii hotels either for budget or luxury or even a convenient location. Browse through Hawaii hotels sites www.hawaii.live.net and www.hawaii-vacation-hotels.us and get deals and discounts in Honolulu. We would like to offer you a few hotel tips here.

Hale Kao hotel is an economy hotel is very close to the Waikiki beach. Rated among the best, the hotel is located in a spacious area. Though located close to the business district, this hotel has been able to retain some serenity. The staff is great and rooms are well maintained. ‘Luau’ in this hotel is highly recommended.

Halekulani close to Waikiki overlooking the beach is a honeymooner’s paradise. An upscale hotel, the rooms are tastefully furnished and the staff is extremely courteous. The visitors are treated to complimentary champagne. Both Asian and American delicacies are a must try here.

Ilima is a budget hotel located close to the International Market Place. The rooms are surprisingly spacious and large. The pool is small though, anyways who would wanna want a pool in Waikiki. The rooms have a fridge, microwave, and other basic kitchen items. This hotel overlooks the mountain side. Really value-for-money.

Hilton Hawaiian hotel, one of the more prominent landmarks in Waikiki, overlooks the ocean. The bonus is that drinks and snacks are stacked in the rooms. One can spot flamingoes and greenery from here.

Say Aloha (hello) Hawaii

Hawaii, also known as the Aloha State, beckons tourists not only for its beaches, but also for its quaint culture as this is the place where the oriental meets the occidental. You can park yourself in one of Hawaii hotels chosen by you depending on which of the seven inhabited islands you stay in. Since major income of these islands comes from tourism, Hawaii hotels come in all assortments. We suggest you to check www.hawaii.live.net and www.hawaii-vacation-hotels.us. These sites also give you links to activities such as scuba diving, golfing, paddling, surfing, etc. apart from information on vacation rentals, condos and so on. Another advantage of booking through these sites is that you can avail yourself of some great deals and discounts.

Though a province of USA, Hawaii is culturally and geographically different from other states in the mainland. Here Shinto shrines share space with discos and continental food is as native to this place as is Japanese or Chinese cuisine. Oahu Island is the largest populated island in this state. Honolulu, the capital, and the famous Pearl Harbor are located on this strip of land. These islands are home to 1.2 million permanent residents, of whom 32% are of mixed parentage while Caucasians and Japanese in equal numbers are the second largest contingent. Native Hawaiians make up about 12% of the population. The languages spoken here are mainly English, Hawaiian and Pidgin. The climate is also very ‘Un-American’. It is warm like the tropics throughout the year. These islands have rain forests, blue lagoons waterfalls and many other sights to behold. Apart from visiting historical landmarks, you can indulge in mountain biking, skiing, snorkeling, hiking and more. The famous beaches are Lanikai Beach, Hapuna Beach, Kapalua Beach and Papohaku Beach figure on the top of the list.