There are eight of the major Hawaiian Islands with a minority minor ones trailing along. This is the largest chain of islands in the world and each one of them is adorned in nature’s beauty. Each one has its own special show that it puts on for anyone that visits its shores.
Hawaii’s Big Island is a visitor’s paradise and if you’re a history buff, you can get lost in this island’s history. If you visit Hawaii, you have to try and dance their ancient dance of the hula or head back into the upcountry and discover the delights of the mixed culture that lives here such as the Hawaiian, Portuguese, and Mexican cultures. Visit Kealakekua where James Cook lost his life in 1779 and the scared spot of Puukohola Helau that was built in 1790 as an offering to the gods.
Maui will offer you an array of culture and historical attractions that will give you unforgettable memories with the town of Lahaina giving you timeless charm along with its many historic sights. It will take you back to the days when the town was an important whaling site. Its railroad will ride you back in Lahaina’s romantic history to its plantation past. It is an island dressed in nature’s finest and has many surprises in store for your first visit there.
As with Maui, the island of Kauai will offer many very unique attractions. One of the very first humans to have thought to visit the island happened to be in 500 AD. On Kaui you will see many different displays, and artifacts in the Kauai Museum of Cpt. James Cook when he first landed on the island in 1778. When on Kauai don’t forget to visit the beautiful botanical gardens and attend a luau.
If you visit the island of Oahu, you will find a feast of history with its museums, temples, and cultural centers. It is a history buff’s paradise. Stroll through Chinatown to see a turn of the century architectural display. Or ride the trolley through Waikiki and see their historical hotels. Wherever you go in Hawaii, you will witness a part of history and what a colorful history it is! You will walk away with a new perspective on how these people lived in the past and how they have settled into the present and have still kept their history close to their heart.
Joe Ferguson is a freelance author for HawaiianMarketplace which is a website dedicated to help tourists locate Reviews of Hawaii, everything from reviews of helicopter tours in Hawaii, to Hawaii golf course reviews.
