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.