Diamond Head State Monument, located in Oahu, is one of Hawaii’s biggest tourist attractions. It isn’t hard to see why. To the geologists, it might just be a ‘pyroclastic cinder cone generally comprised of a friable tuff-type soil structure’, whatever that means. To tourists, Diamond Head is the summit of volcanic excitement. Named by English […]

It might seem odd to visit a botanical garden in Hawaii. After all, the state is one huge, lush tropical garden, so why bother? The fact is that Hawaii is lovely, but it is also very developed these days. As a result, much of nature has moved to protected areas over the generations. In short, […]

Many who vacation in Hawaii just want to lie in the sun and relax. Nothing wrong with that. But there are many others who come to this island state to engage in vigorous activities in an environment they simply can’t find elsewhere. Scuba diving, hang gliding, rock climbing, hiking and more are all popular here. […]

As an island state, Hawaii offers visitors some of the best boat tours around. That can mean cruising around to see the excellent sights along the coast or out at sea, such as whale watching. Or, it can mean getting off the boat to experience a real shark encounter. Several of the major cruise lines […]

Whale watching is one of Hawaii’s most popular attractions. And there are ample opportunities afforded by the state’s many tour operators. But before you go, learn a little bit about a time when these amazing creatures were followed not for a photoshoot, but a harpoon one. Whaler’s Museum Located in a popular shopping mall, the […]