Hawaii

Aloha , Hawaii

There are countless famous tourist spots around the globe , all showcasing different features and aspects . People craving for a taste of history and of the earliest civilizations can tour around any of Europe 's well-known cities or the ancient ruins in South America . A trip to Asia , on the other hand , would entail learning about rich cultures and immersing one 's self into age-old customs and traditions Places like the Caribbean , meanwhile , promise days of sun , sea , fun and relaxation . As for me , I 've packed my bags and will

be saying "Aloha to the tropical paradise known as Hawaii -- a place where I can get to have everything in less travel time . I will have the chance to learn about a history and a culture that is as rich as all the others , people who are products of cultural assimilations and who have preserved age-old practices and traditions , as well as have a great deal of fun under the sun and on sandy beaches

First , let us know a few basic facts about Hawaii . Hawaii , which the state 's official tourism site says is nicknamed "The Aloha State " is an island group situated in the northern Pacific Ocean , about 2 ,400 miles west southwest of San Francisco . Hawaii , according to City-data .com , is the smallest of the five Pacific states and ranks 47th in size among the 50 states of America

Netstate .com says that Hawaii is comprised of a chain of 132 islands with a eight main islands when I think of the Hawaiian group : Hawaii 's Big Island , which is the largest Maui Oahu Kauai Molokai Lanai Niihau and Kahoolawe . This , I found out , is not surprising because the other 124 islands only interesting fact I learned about the islands of the State of Hawaii -- all major and minor islands -- were formed by volcanic eruptions

The general coastline of the island chain is 750 miles , City-data .com indicated . The State of Hawaii 's capital is Honolulu , located on the island of Oahu

How to Get There

Hawaii 's official tourism site - gohawaii .com -- says that the Honolulu International Airport on Oahu is Hawaii 's major airport and serves as the entry point for most of Hawaii 's visitors . Major domestic and international carriers serve Oahu , so anyone can get there from just about anywhere ! There are also direct flights from the mainland to Maui Kauai , and Hawaii 's Big Island , but for the most part , one may need to connect through Oahu to get to the neighbor islands

For first-time visitors like me , finding accommodations in Hawaii is easy . Hawaii 's tourism site tells me that I can find everything here from historic hotels and boutiques , to bed and breakfasts , rental condominiums , and luxury resorts . In fact , one can find more than 30 ,000 hotel rooms on Oahu alone

History

Hawaii 's history , like its general natural scenery , is very colorful if history books were to be relied on

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