We started on Oahu for just 2 nights with the main attraction for us being visiting Pearl Harbor. The site is very interesting and a sobering experience.
Waikiki Beach is a must see – Bustling, active area. There is so much more we could have done on Oahu but we were off to other islands.

Kauai – So Beautiful – From the Spectacular Napili Coastline where we hiked a portion of the very scenic and challenging Kalalau Trail, to the Waimea Canyon to the beaches of Poipu. Many movies have been filmed on this island and we could certainly see why. We enjoyed a great variety of activities, ate wonderful meals and simply enjoyed.

Off to the Big Island. We flew into Hilo – the side closer to Volcanoes National Park. We stayed in a Beautiful B & B here – just a short adventurous drive out of town to a little piece of heaven that had its own waterfall and pool at the bottom of it. Rooms offer great views and the water is great for a little dip. From here we set off to explore Volcanoes National Park. Was fascinating! We could not have grasped any description to picture in our minds without seeing this in real life. Miles and Miles of Lava. We hiked some great trails and even walked thru a Lava Tube.

We drove around to the Kona Side of the Island. Starting in Very lush Rain Forest just outside of Hilo and moving through starker country… ranches and lava fields. We stayed right in Central Kona – great location for walking to restaurants and shops. We went deep sea fishing (well really deep sea boating – as we came up blank) – lovely day on the sea though! We did a little hiking and went to an area full of Sea Turtles. We took in a great Luau here – right on the waterfront – great show, food and fun.

Last stop Maui. We stayed right on the beach. My highlight here was definitely sitting on my Lanai (balcony) watching the whales. It was unbelievable!! We took in some fabulous scenery on drives again, went on a dolphin and whale watching cruise, walked a spectacular beach and enjoyed some R & R. My last morning having my regular 1st thing in the AM coffee on my lanai, I watched a whale through my binoculars slap his /her tail 7 times – like he/she was waving Good-bye and Good luck from Maui!!