What's Going on in Hawaii
| Even if all you
want to do on your Hawaii vacation is laze around on the
beach, too much sun exposure is not good for your health.
When you can drag yourself away from the gorgeous coastline,
or you need to get out of the rain, check out these events. |
SPORTY FUN
Duke's OceanFest
This sports festival celebrates the Father of International Surfing Duke Kahanamoku with a week's worth of surfing, swimming, paddle boarding, volleyball and more. |
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SPY ON THE SEA
Blue Sea Cruises
The popular tour company introduces a new eco-friendly vessel called the Spirit of the Kona. Cruise in style while observing whales, dolphins and other marine life in the Pacific. |
FROM SUN TO STARS
Wild Side Specialty Tours
Don't let the city lights blind you—set sail on one of these unique sunset and stargazing tours out at sea. For an even more unique experience, book a boat during a meteor shower. |
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THE PRESIDENT'S "OHANA"
Barack Obama's Hawaii
The Hawaii tourism board has put together a useful online guide that highlights spots important to the president-elect, from his school to his favorite parks and eateries. |
NATURE
CLOSE UP
Hawaii
Forest and Trail
These
eight guided walking tours take you to rainforests and
volcanoes to examine nature close up and include attractions
such as a 500-foot waterfall. |
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SEISMIC WONDERS
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
With the recent eruption at the Kilauea Volcano—its first since 1924—Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is even more of a hotspot, both literally and figuratively. |
CAGE
NOT INCLUDED
Swimming
With Sharks In Maui
Get some serious face time with sharks at the Maui Ocean
Center, where you can dive into a tank filled with thousands
of fish, stingrays, and sharks. Gulp! |
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(Updated: 06/29/09 NH) |
