Aloha! Aloha is the ultimate word in friendly human interaction, meaning hello, goodbye and all things positive. Aloha symbolizes the welcoming spirit of the most interesting state in the United States, Hawaii. Hawaii is one of the best places to plan group travel anywhere in the world.
The weather, the people, even the colors, everything is warm in Hawaii. Impressive for a place that is one of the most isolated on earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California, 3,850 miles from Japan, 4,900 miles from China, and 5,280 miles from the Philippines- it's the most isolated place on earth, save Easter Island.
If Hawaii being the most isolated population center on earth is not interesting enough for you, try this bit of geography on for size. Hawaii is not just one place. It’s a series of places that make up an archipelago. The Hawaiian Archipelago consists of over 130 points of land stretching 1,600 miles in length from the Kure Atoll in the north to the island of Hawaii in the south.
Hawaii’s main islands are: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island of Hawaii. All of which are probably 75 degrees and sunny right now.
Hawaii is the birthplace of modern surfing and home to the narliest waves found in America. From the Father of modern surfing Duke Kahanamoku to the brave amateur on vacation, surfing is king in Hawaii. The best surfing in Hawaii is found in the North Shore of Oahu. In the winter, 20 foot waves are a regular occurrence in the world famous North Shore. Perhaps most interesting is the fact that the oft used slang word, "Brah", short for bruddah ("brother"), comes from the Hawaiian surfing culture and is derived from the native speak, "pidgin."
Hawaii is a paradise if any exists. Getting your group to Hawaii is a must, the sooner the better. Go for the year round mid-70s weather, hundreds of beaches, volcanic adventures, breathtaking rainbows, stay for the friendly people where smiles are as a common as the exotic flowers. As is our custom here at the group scoop we’re going to highlight top sites to take your group. This time we do it by the island…
Group Travel to Maui
Iao Valley - featuring a pillar of stone rising 1200 feet, this is a sacred experience
Maui Ocean Center – dedicated to Hawaiian Marine life, this unique experience was voted the number one family attraction in Hawaii
Wailuku – the place for secluded tropical antique shopping
Group Travel to Oahu
North Shore – the finest surfing in the world, get loose "brah"
Kualoa Ranch – this is where they shot the opening scenes of Jurassic park, sold!
Pearl Harbor – the action of the day that will live in infamy happened here
Group Travel to Kauai
Waimea Canyon – can’t miss hiking in the grand canyon of the pacific
Gay and Robinsons Sugar Plantation – a working sugar plantation, the old world operating in the new one
Spouting Horn – famous for its loud growl and 50 foot bursts of salt water into the air
Group Travel to Hawaii
Waipio Valley – 2000 foot cliffs, coast line, and a river runs through it
Pacific Tsunami Museum – Hawaii’s experience with nature’s greatest disaster
Hapuna Beach Park – easily one of the best beaches in the entire world, double sold!
Adding to your highlighted places on Maui, you must take the opportunity to enjoy a meal at Mama's Fish House (http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/) on the Hana Highway just beyond the town of Paia.
Restaurant is on a beatiful beachfront setting.
It's said that people who never eat fish will only eat fish at Mama's Fish House. Count this non-seafood eater amongst that extremely satisfied lot.
Besides, never been to any other restaurant with autographed "thank you" headshots of Frank Sinatra and Ludacris next to each other. Enjoy!
Posted by: Doug | December 07, 2007 at 01:43 PM