There are
some people who think Hawaii is overvalued. There are some who consider Hawaii
extremely expensive. There are some who do not even know where Hawaii is
located. Do you know what they all have in common? They make a huge mistake!
Because Hawaii, with its 8 beautiful, tropical islands, is the living proof
that there is MAGIC!
Of course,
when we think of exotic destinations our mind does not even go to United
States, but the truth is that even though Hawaii is the 50th State of America,
it really belongs to another world. A world unreal, a magical world, a world of
incredible sunsets, a world of warm tropical weather, a world of beaches that
do not look like anything else you've seen, a world where people are constantly
smiling and wearing colorful clothes.
So if your
way takes you to this small, magical State, do not skip to see as many of these
10 magical spots as you can.
Haiku Stairs
Haiku
Stairs or Stairway to Heaven as they are known, are located on Oahu Island and
as their name suggests, they are stairs leading you so high that if there is a
paradise it will probably be somewhere very close! Haiku Stairs is a steep hiking trail
with a total of 3,922 steps in the Ko'olau Range. Built in 1942 by the United
States Navy as a highly private facility. Since 1987 there has been an
sign prohibiting the public from climbing the concrete stairs, since it
is now considered illegal, but this does not seem to stop hundreds of tourists
every year trying to reach "paradise".
Waimea Canyon
Waimea
Canyon is also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. This impressive canyon
on Kauai Island is 16 km long and its depth reaches 900 meters. There are many
paths that can be followed, while alternations in the landscape are intense, as
the tropical places with the towering waterfalls follow the deserted
landscapes.
Lanikai Beach
My favorite
beach in the world! Lanikai Beach is the beach you came to Hawaii for and the
reason why many have never left. Its name in Hawaiian means heavenly sea and is
undoubtedly the most suitable name that could have been given to it. It is a
vast beach with white sand and calm waters. The trademark of the beach is the 2
small islands located a short distance from the coast and which are ideal for
kayaking exploration.
Bamboo forest
The Bamboo
Forest is located in Haleakala National Park in Maui. I think bamboo are some of the
most impressive trees I have ever seen, so imagine how impressive a whole
forest of them can be. Imagine yourself walking among tall bamboo trees (so
high that they hide the sun), on shady paths, listening to the sound of the
waterfalls and the sound of the wind blowing on the trees.
Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park
You may
have visited many parks in your life but on Big Island in Hawaii is located the
most different park in the world. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, an
incomparable geological spectacle and an active reminder of the power of
nature. The spectacle is impressive, as the flaming red lava falls into the Pacific
Ocean, while the sky is lit by lava fireworks at night.
Lanikai Pillboxes
Few lines
above I told you about Lanikai beach. Now I'll tell you about Lanikai
Pillboxes. Just a few meters behind the beach, it is the beginning of the
Lanikai Pillbox (Kaiwa Ridge). The Pillboxes were military observation stations
during the World War II and today they are the best place to enjoy the
beautiful beach of Lanikai in all its grandeur. If you are an early bird (and even if you are not!), climb here early in the morning to enjoy the sun rising above
the Pacific Ocean.
North Shore
In the
northern part of Oahu, there is a surfers paradise. The most famous beaches in
North Shore are Sunset and Pipeline. Professional surfers from all over the
world, overwhelming the beaches of the North Shore, seeking to master the best
waves in the world. The day we were there was the first day of the surfing world championship,
but it was postponed for the next day because the waves (seen in the photos)
weren't big enough!
Molokai Sea Cliffs
The rocky
shores of Molokai are the world's tallest sea cliffs, as their peaks are 1.2 km higher from the sea level. The rocks are not accessible by car, so travelers have
to go down a path among the rocks. If you do not want to stay on
Molokai Island however, the best way to admire this stunning nature miracle is
to rent a helicopter from Maui.
Diamond Head Crater
The islands
of Hawaii are ideal for hiking. One of the easiest and at the same time the
most popular hiking in Oahu and perhaps the most popular thing to do on the
island after Waikiki Beach is the Diamond Head Crater. It takes about 30
minutes to get to the top where the view of Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean is
breathtaking.
Eucalyptus Rainbow
It is a fact that in this State everyone seems so happy. And when I say everyone, I don't mean just the people... Even the trees (at least the eucalyptus) here look happy. Eucalyptus exist in many countries of the world, rainbow eucalyptus though can be found in only a few parts of the world and Hawaii is one of them! They are called Rainbow Eucalyptus because their trunk consists of various colors, the most common of which are green, red, orange and blue.
I luv luv those items, I've been to Oahu 2 times didn't know about the haiku stairs.
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Cheers,
Maggie
http://cascadeavenue.com/blog
Thank you Maggie! Haiku stairs isn't something that you usually find in travel guides.. x
ReplyDeleteSoo amazing pictures!!! Thanks for sharing with us
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words!
DeleteWow! These places all look incredible! If Hawaii wasn't already on my travel list, it is now!
ReplyDeleteI think Hawaii must be in everyone's bucket list! x
DeleteWow! These places really too beautiful, Very very interesting post. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing these places in Hawaii. Your photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteGod bless!
JM Kayne | #InMyHeart♥
Amazing Work!!!
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