Kauai‚ Hawaii‚ the fourth most visited vacation islands in the country‚ is filled with endless activities and beautiful sights. It’s amazing scenery and relaxed personality are the factors that attract vacationers (Derrick 1). Yearly‚ the rate of visitors is 1.2 to 1.3 million (Derrick 1). “It is also the fourth largest landmass in the Hawaiian Island chain that includes eight major islands and 124 islets” (Derrick 1). The island of Kauai lies about 105 miles over its channel‚ which is northwest
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Oahu; therefore‚ it is the only culture I am familiar with since my mother did not feel it was necessary to practice every single Japanese custom. After reflecting on my experiences of living here‚ I do not think that there is a majority culture in Hawaii. I do believe that we have a greater number of individuals from certain ethnicities; however‚ they may not practice their culture‚ similar to my situation. Hawaii’s culture is a combination of everyone’s culture‚ which is what makes it unique.
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The Most Relaxing and Chilled Out Places in Hawaii – Relaxation No one comes to the islands to stress out. People come to Hawaii to relax. But not everyone finds the same sorts of activities to be relaxing. Thankfully‚ when in Hawaii you have an entire archipelago worth of variety in relaxing activities. Read on for our quick guide of the many places to relax and chill out in The Aloha State. Lounging on the Beach‚ Poolside‚ or in a Hammock Okay‚ let’s get the really obvious one out of the way
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(‘he’enalu’‚ in old Hawaiian) was practiced in many coastal locations around the tropics among Pacific Islanders. "He’e" means to go from a solid to a liquid and "nalu" means surfing motion of a wave. This stand-up pastime of surfing came to its climax in Hawaii not only because of its coast having warm water and constant waves but Hawaiians are innately ocean people. Traditionally surfing prowess gained you social rank and power politically in the village. Commoners could only raise their social standing
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The Environmental Impact of Tourism on Hawaii and its Natives By: Rylee Blair As skiers‚ hikers‚ sightseers‚ beachgoers and travelers pack their bags and head out for their vacations‚ they probably never even consider that what they are about to embark upon happens to be the largest industry in the world. Millions of people travel domestically and internationally each year to experience places and things that are totally out of their ordinary lifestyle and to get their minds off the hustle
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MICRONESIANS IN HAWAII: DEVIANT ALOHA OSCAR TOMAS SOC 336 March 9‚ 2012 Since the COFA (Compact of Free Association) Act was formalized between the Pacific Island nations of Micronesia and the United States in 1986‚ there have been rising influxes of Micronesian citizens that have the privilege of entering the U.S. without the need for a visa or time limit. These FAS (Freely Associated States) include the Republic of Palau‚ the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States
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Al-Messelmani Descriptive Geometry “Drawing is the language of design‚ and if drawing can be thought of as a language then‚ descriptive geometry is the grammar of this language.” Definition: Descriptive geometry is the branch of geometry which allows the representation of three-dimensional objects in two dimensions‚ by using a specific set of procedures. The resulting techniques are important for engineering‚ architecture‚ design and in art. The theoretical basis for descriptive geometry
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Discovery and settlementMain article: Ancient Hawaiʻi The earliest settlements in the Hawaiian Islands were made by Polynesians who traveled to Hawaii using large double-hulled canoes. They brought with them pigs‚ dogs‚ chickens‚ taro‚ sweet potatoes‚ coconut‚ banana‚ and sugarcane. There are several theories regarding migration to Hawaii. The "one-migration" theory suggests a single settlement. A variation on the one-migration theory instead suggests a single‚ continuous settlement period. A
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of control; I was going Mach three on the fast track to being burnt out. Over the last two years I have learned that it is necessary to have balance my life. I decided to reward myself for achieving and maintaining this balance with a vacation to Hawaii. While there I enjoyed the beach‚ visited a volcano‚ explored a tropical rain forest‚ and slept outdoors. Immediately upon arrival I headed to the beach and buried my feet in the gleaming hot white sand. I stood on the edge of this breathtaking
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Maui‚ Hawaii If I could go anywhere in the world on a dream vacation‚ Maui “The Magic Isle” of Hawaii‚ would most certainly be the place I would choose. The thought of lying on the silk-felt beaches in the blazing sun on the world’s known “Best Island” gives me all the desire to go to Maui‚ Hawaii. Not only do the heavenly beaches grab my attention‚ but also the breathtaking scenery Maui offers along with all the finest sights and attractions waiting to be explored. Maui definitely resembles
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