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Kaanapali Beach on Maui, Hawaiian Islands
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For more than 50 years, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and The Big Island (Hawaii) have come to define paradise in the mass imagination. A fertile Polynesian history, ideal year-round climate, and some of the world's top beaches place the 50th state on the short list for savvy travelers seeking an island getaway that is second to none. Each island has its own flavor, pace of life, and wide variety of recreation and accommodations. Many islands boast idyllic environments, glorious hotels, golf courses, surf, sand, and always a welcoming "aloha" spirit. In sum, the Hawaiian Islands are an unbeatable island vacation destination.
Most flights land in Honolulu on Oahu. That's surfer city along the shores of Waikiki Beach, bordered by dozens of posh hotels and resorts. More and more mainlanders have realized the value of a Hawaiian family vacation, since many hotels include extensive children's programs and newspapers and websites always have specials at advantageous prices. On any island you choose, hedonism takes the form of comprehensive golf getaways, snorkeling, diving, whale watching, beach combing, and much more.
Alternatively, others peg the Hawaiian Islands as the quintessential off the beaten path zone of pleasure. Think about taking one of the Hawaii Scenic Drives and Road Trips offered on this site. On Maui, for example, new trails mix with the ancient King's Road that skirts the eastern flank of the massive Haleakala volcano. Hawaii just might be the best of the best in tropical island getaways. You can be a typical tourist or a traveling hermit and have a great time either way.
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