This article is designed to help you choose which Hawaiian islands to visit if you have a particular activity in mind. Granted, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that all the 6 major islands of Hawaii have all of these activities in one shape or form. We have used a mixture of popular opinion and our own personal research and experiences for compiling these lists. An (s) indicates it may only be available during certain seasons. Remember to always check conditions & availability, especially for water activities.
Best Nightlife
1. Oahu - Waikiki
2. Maui - Lahaina
3. Big Island - Kailua Kona
Best Hiking
1. Kauai - Na Pali Coast (s)
2. Kauai - Waimea Canyon
3. Big Island - Mt. Kilauea
Best Surfing (Advanced) (s)
1. Oahu - North Shore
2. Kauai - Hanalei Bay
3. Maui - Honolua Bay
Best Surfing (Beginner) (s)
1. Oahu - Waikiki
2. Kauai - Kalapaki Beach
3. Maui - Launiupoko Park
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Activities on a Costa Rica vacation include bird and butterfly watching, surfing, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, tree top (canopy) tours, four wheeling, snorkeling, shopping, hiking, river rafting, horse back riding and casinos. On a Costa Rica vacation you ll find pristine beaches, tropical ..
Best Scuba Diving
1. Maui - Molokini
2. Maui or Lanai - Lanai Coast
3. Big Island - West Coast
Best Windsurfing / Kite Surfing (s)
1. Maui - Hookipa Beach Park (advanced)
2. Maui - Kanaha Beach (beginner)
3. Oahu - Kailua Beach
Best Snorkeling
1. Oahu - Haunama Bay
2. Maui - Kaanapali (Black Rock)
3. Kauai - Lydgate Beach & Tunnels
Best Shopping
1. Oahu - Aloha Market & Waikiki
2. Maui - Lahaina
3. Big Island - Kailua Kona
Best Nude Sunbathing
1. Maui - Little Beach in Makena
People s Republic of Hawaii Learns Communism FAILS!People with more than two actively firing brain cells know
something VERY important - price and wage controls DO NOT WORK!
People without at such brain function (often known as liberals)
never seem to get it.
WorldNetDaily today reports that some of these liberals may
actually be starting to fire up some candlepower and figure this
out. Hawaii s gas price controls, imposed last fall
when the cost of fuel was hovering around $3 a gallon in many
parts of the U.S., have actually triggered much higher costs for
consumers. High fuel costs in Hawaii are not unusual
because they ..
2. Big Island - many locations
3. Kauai - Secret Beach in Kilauea
Best Exotic Beaches
1. Maui - Red Sand Beach (Hana)
2. Big Island - Punaluu Black Sand Beach
3. Big Island - Mahana Green Sand (s)
Best Nature Experiences
1. Kauai - Na Pali Coast
2. Big Island - Kilauea Volcano
3. Maui or Lanai - whale watching (s)
For even more Best of Hawaii lists, visit: http://www.gladtravel.com/HI-info/bestofhawaii.aspx.
About The Author
Anitra Pickett is CEO of GLAD Travel. Gladtravel.com ( http://www.gladtravel.com) is an advanced online search and booking engine for accommodation in the Hawaiian Islands. The website features 1000+ budget lodging options, all for $99 or less per night. GLAD Travel encourages authentic, adventurous, and responsible travel for the independent and budget-oriented traveler.
Anitra PickettBest of Hawaii: Itinerary Ideas for the Traveler
