Hawaii was visited by the British Captain James Cook who called it the Sandwich Islands.

Hawaii used to be a native kingdom and in the 20th Century it increased business trade and political connections with the US.

Hawaii lies 2,397 miles West-Southwest of San Francisco. It consists of a chain of islands and some of them are famous like Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, Kahoolawe and Kauai.

Partially restored remains of ancient Hawaiian coastal settlements are present at Lapakahi State Historical Park. Re-enactment of the civil life of Hawaiian ancient life of the common people is depicted daily through films and story telling.

At Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park visitors can view the place of worship called Hikiau Heiau, offering prayers to Captain Cook who was considered to be Lono God. It offers a panoramic view of the Kealakekua Bay.

Life guards are available at week-ends at the Napo’opo’ beach. .

Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site has the ruins of Pu’ukohola Heiau (Temple on the hill of whale) built by King Kamehameha the Great.

In Honolulu Zoo, you are just living with the lions, giraffes or just relaxing in the bird sanctuary. Visit lots of animals and birds while strolling like the tropical Americans, hundreds of reptiles and exotic birds from all over the world and see lots of different botanical flowers, trees and plants.

You can meet their Asian elephants, Mari and Vaigai personally under a big banyan tree. Meet a monitor lizard, pot-belled pig or pet a llama in the kids section.

The Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park was established in 1978. This 1160 acres park depicts the traditional Hawaiian activities and culture.

Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park was where escapists from the law used to flee to avoid certain death as a punishment. Defeated warriors and non-combatants also took refuge here during the battles.

The battleship USS Arizona sunk when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor lies at USS Arizona Memorial. The memorial was dedicated in 1962 and it became a National Park in 1980.

Hawaii’s only water park is at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park which is in a safe and clean location. It is located some miles West of Waikiki.

With a world class aquarium Maui Ocean Center is a place from where you can see combining volcanic origins, tremendous pelagic sea life, marine environment, spectacular corals, exotic endemic fish, humpback whales and lots of other marine mammals from close quarters.

Here you come to know the sea completely and its connection with Hawaiian culture. Come along the discovery journey, where you go from the black lava shorelines to the sandy beaches. You can also see the life of many reptiles living in the sea very closely.

Along the Wailuku River is the magnificent Wailuku State Park. Many big pools are connected by underground streams giving a gurgling sound. The columns lining the pools were formed by the cooling of basalt lava.

On most mornings a rainbow is formed near the 80 foot Rainbow Falls.