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Kauai
Dreamy beaches | Surfing hotspots | Bucket loads of history & heritage Dramatic volcanoes | Scenery to take your breath away | Island hopping
Oahu is where most people start their visit to Hawaii . Whether you try surfing on Waikiki Beach , admire the historic architecture of Iolani Palace , pay your respects at Pearl Harbour , take a hike on iconic Diamond Head or soak up the buzz of Honolulu , there ’ s variety at every turn .
Maui , the second largest Hawaiian island , entices with dreamy beaches , crystal clear waters and a dramatic extinct volcano . Dotted with quaint towns and artsy communities Maui is quieter than Oahu with extraordinary volcanic landscapes at Haleakala National Park and whale watching from November to April .
Spectacular Kauai is the lushest and most verdant island and while the pace of life is much slower , there ’ s no shortage of things to see and do .
Don ’ t miss Waimea Canyon , proudly known as the ‘ Grand Canyon of the Pacific ’.
Twice as big as the other islands combined , Big Island is home to almost all of the earth ’ s natural ecological zones ; beaches , rainforests , coral reefs , mountain tops , lava wastelands and volcanoes .
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