How can you even describe a place that disarrays your sense of time? It begins as an overwhelming feeling, a sudden rush of excitement that runs through your vein, inability to sleep on the plane because of the awareness that you get to set your foot in a truly magnificent island. As your airplane gets near in Hawaii, the feeling intensifies. And it is not a denying fact that a trip to Hawaii starts the moment you book a flight. But how did this volcanic archipelago become ethereal anyways?
A brief history of Hawaii
The island of Hawaii is an active sub-oceanic volcano. It is producing thousands of feet of lava on the ocean floor that became island. The endless winds and striking waves of the Pacific plays a significant role in shaping what Hawaii is today. Today, Hawaii has 100 island, and best known for the eight main islands inhabited by locals and tourists.
Pele is the name of the fire goddess of Hawaiian people, an essential part of Hawaiian culture since their homelands were born of fire. About the time of the fall of the Roman Empire, Polynesians have begun to inhabit these islands. And as time flies, people started migrating to near habitable island and spread their race.
Get moving, travel, and learn
One of the most iconic and historical sites one must visit is in Honolulu, Hawaii, a panoramic view of nature’s evergreen, place of solemnity and sacredness and fantastic beaches. This place is perfect for travelers wishing to have walking time alone with heroes of America, be alone with the wild lives of Hawaii and be a part of the aquatic fish adventure.
If you want to stretch your legs and walk with the glory of those fallen heroes, the Battleship Missouri is a great way to start your walking spree and along with the journey is a continuous blow of winds that replenish tiredness. Continue your journey down south, and you will see people on their trunks and snorkeling gears as you approach Hanauma bay, the side of the beach.
Food in Hawaii is exquisite. It is perfect that it brings out the soul of its place. From the traditional food kalua pork, salmon, squid luau brings out the best of the island. You can’t get enough satisfaction for food when you are in Hawaii.
There are a lot of vacation rentals around the islands of Hawaii including villas and other luxury retreats. Renting a luxury vacation home will allow you to bask in your own private paradise as you wake every morning to the relaxing sounds of waves crashing against the cliffs of Oahu.
More thrill in Hawaii
Hawaii is one the famous spot for those people who seek life and death thrills. It is a home for adrenaline junkies. Willing to conquer human fear to have a glimpse of the picturesque scenic view over Oahu, Hawaii? Then take a helicopter to Oahu, go directly to Skydiving center, ask around, they will give you what adventure you seek!
Or better yet, have a rappel at Maui alongside the ravishing waterfalls. Take note. You will need professionals, and kids are not allowed to do this. It is a dangerous sport that will require your tremendous courage and strength. The tour operates in the low side of the Maui rain forest. This sport is Canyoneering; it extended rappelling to a new lot of extreme.
Do you want to swim with the most excellent swimmer of all time? There is a place in you in Hawaii called Shark Swim Adventure. It is a unique experience like no other in the world. The tour allows you to swim with the Galapagos shark without a cage, just you and this marine animal in an ocean. To ensure safety, everything you need is to be provided by the expert divers.
Seeing overflowing lava is also one of the exciting and most exhilarating ventures that await you in Hawaii. Though, you need to sacrifice your deep sleep. In such cases, it is best for tourists to travel early in the morning to see clearly how the lava flows. The path to the erupting volcano is an utterly dark, long rough road that gets you seasickness, and inevitably wet. You can still smell sulfur from the lava and hear it roaring as it stumbles down the ocean.
