The fiftieth state in the Union. A land of fragrant flower necklaces called leis, swaying palm trees and starry nights where the sun shines year-round and unspoiled beaches stretch out for miles.

Maui

The Valley Isle

Stroll through the streets of Lahaina Town and imagine it as a major whaling port in the 1800’s; visit lao Valley and its rock monolith which overlooks the sight of a major Hawaiian battle; watch a fantastic sunrise from the top of Mount Haleakala; swim in the Seven Pools near Hana on Maui’s idyllic eastern coast; or munch on Maui’s famous potato chips as you relax on one of the many golden sand beaches. Mauians say “Maui No Ka Oi” –Maui is the best. We are sure you will agree.

Hale Hoikeike – An interesting display of early missionary items and Hawaiian artifacts are in the Historical Society Mission in the old Bailey Mission Home that was built in 1841.

Hale Paahao – This old jail was built for drunken and disorderly members of whaling crews that roared through Lahaina in the mid-1800’s. The whole Lahaina area, royal capital of the islands until 1845, is filled with sites and scenes of great interest to students of Hawaiian history and legend.

Haleakala National Park – It was here, according to Polynesian legend, that the demigod, Maui, captured the sun and held it captive to give his people more daylight hours. And it is here that you can stand to capture an unforgettable scenic memory. From the crater’s topmost rim to its 25 square mile floor is a drop of 3000 feet. Haleakala’s last eruption was more than 200 years ago. There is a public observatory on the rim of the volcano’s crater.

Kahanu Garden – Part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden System, Kahanu Gardens is filled with 123 acres of tropical plants, including more than 120 varieties of ‘ulu (breadfruit). Within this national tropical botanical garden, located near, Hana, is Pi’ilanihale Heiau, one of the largest ancient Hawaiian stone temples in the Islands. This heiau stone platform, 341 feet by 415 feet with a 50-foot high front wall built in the 16th century, was a place of worship and is magnificent.

Ka’anapali – A favourite resort area situated along three miles of golden sand beach with a misty mountain backdrop. There’s golf, tennis, horseback riding, swimming and a unique whaling museum shopping centre.

Kaumahina Park – This halfway point on the drive from Kahului to Hana is the perfect place for a relaxing picnic.

Ohe’o Stream – Known as the Seven Pools, it is said that these crystal clear pools were used by the mother of the demi-god, Maui, to wash and bleach her tapa-cloth. It is a truly a photographer’s delight.

Wailua Lookout – A choice view of the entire Keanae Peninsula and it’s spectacularly beautiful coastline.

Whaler’s Village Museum – Home to hundreds of antiquities recalling the boisterous, rowdy years of the great whalers housed in a picturesque atmosphere of yesteryear. 

Kaua‘i

The Garden Isle is considered by many to be Hawaii’s most beautiful island. Kauai is a land of legend and spectacular beauty. It is an island where all the days are memorable, all the evenings are enchanted... as close as one can come to the dream world of Bali H’ai!

Kauai Museum – A factual history of the Garden Isle is presented in this museum located in Lihue.

Na Pali Coastline – On the North Shore of Kauai, where these rugged cliffs rise 3,000 feet high straight up from the ocean floor forming a dramatic 22 miles of coastline, offering magnificent views from the ocean as well as the air. Take an adventurous boat tour or helicopter ride to capture the majestic beauty of this natural wonder.

Waimea Canyon – This popular attraction on the west side of Kauai is a scenic wonder, stretching 14 miles across and over 3,500 feet deep at its deepest point. Referred to by Mark Twain as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”, it offers great hiking, mountain biking as well as spectacular viewing.

Fern Grotto – This hauntingly beautiful cave is luxuriously festooned with growing ferns and it is reached from the Wailua Marina.

Spouting Horn – A picturesque lava tube on the South Shore of Kauai, through which gushes of up to 60 feet erupt in a natural geyser of sea water.

Hawai‘i

The Orchid Isle

Still growing, Hawaii is the youngest and largest of the alluring Hawaiian islands. Often called The Big Island, it is larger than all the other islands put together; an island of amazing contrasts; a wonderland of sights and experiences.

Akaka Falls – North of Hilo, these falls plunge over 420 feet in a sheer drop over a volcanic cliff.

Kamehameha Statue – Located in Kohala, this statue was originally lost at sea during its shipment to Hawaii. It was later recovered and erected on the Big Island after a replica had been made and erected in Honolulu.

Parker Ranch – Located at the foot of Mauna Kea in the Waimea-Kamuela district, this is the second largest cattle ranch under the American flag.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – One of the top scenic attractions in the Aloha state, this park has an array of unique volcanic formations, forests of giant tree ferns, steaming craters and a volcanological museum that has free colour movies daily.

Moloka‘i

The Friendly Isle

Now called the Friendly Isle, it was once known as the Lonely Isle and the powers of its Kahunas (priests) were feared throughout the island chain. Nowhere else in the Hawaiian islands is history and paradise quite as intact.

Halawa Valley – Once the centre of the local population, this beautiful valley is the locale of ancient heiaus and two plunging waterfalls – Moaula Falls and Hipuapua Falls.

Kalaupapa – One of the most isolated and beautiful communities in the world where Father Damien once ministered, Kalaupapa is now designated a National Historical Park. Once only accessible by mule train down a 1,600 foot switchback trail, visitors can now also travel to Kalaupapa via air.

Maunaloa – This former Dole plantation town is a quaint collection of buildings and shops selling works by local Molokai artists and craftsmen.

Lana‘i

The Pineapple Isle

Lanai is, if possible, more relaxing than Molokai. Of special note is Palawai, where Mormons tried to found a colony in 1861; and Kaunolu, ruins of an ancient Hawaiian village– a favoured fishing spot of King Kamehameha the Great.

Garden of the Gods – Near Kanepuu, see rock formations change colours with the setting sun.

Lanai City – Often likened to a New England village, this picturesque town is backed by towering Norfolk pine trees and surrounded by silvery fields of pineapple. The Dole Company’s head offices are here.

Lanaihale – From this 3,370 foot vantage point all of Hawaii’s islands except Kauai and Niihau can be seen on a clear day.