For most people, Hawaii is at or near the top of their list of dream destinations. Hawaii invokes images of lush rain forest, white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, silky waterfalls, palm tree silhouettes against the sunset, and of course girls in grass skirt and coconut shells swaying to the mesmerizing sound of the steel guitar :)
Hawaii is a land of extreme contrasts. One of the most isolated places on earth, Hawaii is also one of the most accessible tourist destinations, thanks to its status as the 50th U.S. state. Tropical paradise it is, yet snow falls in the winter, forming the perpetual snowcap on top of Mount Mauna Kea. In fact, Hawaii is home to 21 of the world's 22 climate zones.
Hawaii is a chain of islands formed by ancient volcanic activities. The 6 principal islands are Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanaii, Maui, and Hawaii (aka the Big Island). The Big Island was the home island of native Hawaiian royalty. It is also home to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and several spectacular waterfalls. Kailua-Kona is the largest city, located in the west coast. The middle part of the island is mountainous and unaccessible to motorists. To visit the rest of the island from Kailua, one must drive along the coast.
Kailua beaches are not as good as those on the other islands because they are smaller and usually littered with volcanic rocks. It more than compensates for this with breathtaking sceneries and of course the amazing volcanoes.
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