Whether you are planning to visit the Big Island, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lahai or Maui your vacation in Hawaii will be filled with enjoyment. There are sites to see on each of the islands that make up the state of Hawaii.

Your vacation in Hawaii can be even more spectacular if you visit Waimea Canyon on the west side of the island. This 3,000 ft. deep canyon offers beautiful views of crested buttes, rugged craigs, and deep valley gorges. The opportunity for sensational photos is endless at the canyon.

The North Shore of Kauai offers views that will be remembered for a lifetime. The velvet green cliffs which tower over the ocean. The tumbling waterfalls that cascade down the cliffs to the valleys far below offer a memorable experience as does the view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean stretching for miles beyond your vision.

Visit Oahu, the once home of King Kamehaeha. Here you can go to Waikiki Beach and enjoy the surf. There are opportunities for lessons or just the big waves for the experienced surfer to be challenged by at the beach.

If you are interested in aquariums you will definitely want to visit the Waikiki Aquarium in Oahu. It is located on the shoreline of Waikiki Beach right next to a living reef and across from Kapiolani Park. This aquarium is the 3rd oldest in the United States with more than 500 marine species and 3,000 marine specimens for you to learn about and enjoy.

Of course you will visit Honolulu while you are on Oahu. This beautiful capital city is the epicenter of Hawaii with everything from the historic buildings to treasured monuments along with the opportunity to do some shopping and see the wide array of arts and culture.

Travel back in time with a visit to Iolani Palace where lavish parties and diplomatic affairs of the kingdom where held by King Kalakaua and his successor, Queen Liliuokalani. See the bedroom where the Queen was held captive after the overthrow of the monarchy.

Visit the Windward Coast and see the Koolau Mountains and the breathtaking views offered from here. Stop in at Sea Life Park and visit the dolphins and penguins that are housed here.

Take a trip to Central Oahu and see the beautiful plantation areas. Visit Historic Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona with the memorial to those that died protecting our country from the Japanese invasion of WWII.

Molokai is a different scene than the other islands you will visit on your Hawaii vacation. The tallest point is a church steeple because nothing on this island is taller than a coconut tree. How unique is that in this world of high-rises soaring overhead?

Are you planning a stop in Lanai while you are on your Hawaii vacation? This quite, restful island will give you a chance to watch the whales, dolphins or just swim or snorkel to relax.

A 60 ft. banyan tree is something you will want to see when you are visiting Maui. The tree and the mountain top of Haleakala offer an alternative to the beaches (which are great) of the other islands.

Famous for the active Kilauea volcano, this island will afford you the opportunity to experience everything from snow capped mountains to black sand beaches. It has the largest restored ancient Hawaiian religious temple as well as entertainment for everyone to enjoy.

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