It will be nearly as much fun as taking the actual vacation in Hawaii to review all the things there are to do on the islands. There are more than just the Big Island of Hawaii; there are also Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lahai and Maui. Each offers their own special attractions for your pleasure.

Kauai offers you the opportunity to see "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific" with Waimea Canyon and its 3,000 ft. deep canyon on the west side of the island. The crested buttes, ragged crags, and the deep valley gorges are a sight you will cherish for years to come.

Visit the North Shore of Kauai and see the beautiful sights from the top of the towering cliffs with their greenery and flowing waterfalls tumbling to the valleys below. Stand on the cliffs and get a view of the Pacific Ocean and the endless waves rolling in to the shore.

Leaving Kauai and going to Oahu you can visit Waikiki Beach and enjoy the wonders of surfing. Here you can take lessons or experience the big waves for those that are experienced surfers. King Kamehaheha lived on the island at one time.

While you are at Waikiki Beach you may want to go to the Waikiki Aquarium and see the 3rd oldest aquarium in the U.S. Here there are over 500 marine species and more than 3,000 marine specimens for you to enjoy. They even have two endangered Hawaii Monk Seals for you to learn about while at the aquarium.

Honululu offers the visitors a wide range of things to do and see from the historic buildings to the beautiful capitol building. You will see stunning monuments and stunning artwork by local and international artists.

Take a tour of Iolani Palace where King Kalakaua and his successor, Queen Liliuokalani held lavish parties and conducted diplomatic affairs for the kingdom. See the private living quarters of the royal family and learn the history of how the Queen was imprisoned in an upstairs bedroom following the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.

Sea Life Park will offer you an alternative to Waikiki Beach. Here you will be able to see dolphins and penguins. You can also capture the views of the Pacific Ocean with its breathtaking beauty from the Koolau mountains.

Central Oahu will enable you to visit the USS Arizona and honor those who so bravely fought against the bombing of the area by the Japanese in WWII. You can also relax in the plantation area and enjoy some fresh pineapple grown on the island.

When you are taking the time to visit Molokai on your Hawaii vacation you will be in the world where there is nothing taller than a coconut tree. The tallest point on the island is the church steeple.

Now you are off to Lanai and the area well known for the pineapple plantations. You can find fabulous snorkeling spots, enjoy the swimming or just sit on the beach and see ifyou spot a whale or a dolphin. The relaxed environment of the island will make you glad you took a break to visit here.

Maui is filled with what the travel magazines call the best beaches. It is an island that offers not only great beaches but also the summit of Haleakala. You can see the 60 ft tall banyan Tree or take a drive to Hana and see the Seven Sacred Pools.

Come to the Big Island and see how it is still growing! The volcano keeps adding land mass to the island. With 11 different climate zones you can experience everything from the desert to the Rain Forest, from the black sand beaches to the snow capped mountains.

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