One favorite vacation spot is the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian Islands offer a rich and varied environment with many marvelous and amazing features. One may see pristine beaches bordered by clear blue waters, snow capped mountains, volcanoes and their lava flows, tropical forests and beautiful waterfalls. It is the very essence of paradise punctuated with fresh fruit and umbrella garnished cocktails far removed from my everyday routine. Oahu, Hawaii and Maui are the islands most frequented by visitors and the three largest islands in the state.
The Oahu, the main island, is where most people come when heading to Hawaii. It is home to the state’s capitol city Honolulu, and where seventy-five percent of all of the state’s inhabitants reside. It is also home to some of the top beaches not only of the state but the world. The world famous Waikiki Beach, near the zoo and home to many of hotels is where most people destined to Hawaii tend to stay, it was a also a retreat for Hawaiian Royalty in the 1880s. There are nine top beaches on the island which includes Hanauma Bay, Waikīkī Beach, Kailua Beach, Lanikai Beach, Waimanalo Beach, Ala Moana Beach, Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay and Sandy Beach. All of these beaches feature clear blue water and fine sands a perfect accent to any paradise, with ample palm and coconut trees providing shade from the sun. There are many other attractions that one can see when visiting the island, The USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor is a popular attraction as well as the Dole Pineapple plantation in the middle of the island.
Hawaii’s big island is a favorite, seeing the lava flow at Kilauea volcano in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is simply amazing. Being able to observe the process that led to the formation of the islands is truly remarkable. Also visiting Mauna Kea, which is the world’s tallest mountain (as measured from the ocean floor). Mauna Kea’s snow capped peak and perilous