Things to do in Hawaii

THINGS TO DO IN HAWAN HAWAII HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR TOURIST LOCATIONS IN THE WORLD FOR ABOUT A CENTURY. MAYBE IT WAS MARK TWAIN, OR MAYBE JUST THE PALM TREES AND WARM SAND, BUT THERE's SOMETHING THAT MAKES PEOPLE DREAM OF HAWAII. FACT: THAT'S OVER 5X MORE THAN HAWAII'S MODEST POPULATION ÓF IN 2011. A MASSIVE 7.3 MILLION PEOPLE VISITED FROM OUT-OF-STATE 1.37 MILLION SEE THE ALOHA FESTIVALS IN THE FALL September kicks off the Aloha festival season. Many events celebrating traditional Hawaiian culture take place in the fall. FACT: THE MODERN LUAU ORIGINATED IN 1819, WHEN KING KAMEHAMEHA II HOSTEDA FEAST FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN-A FORBIDDEN PRACTICE. THE TERM "LUAU" COMES FROM A TARO ROOT. COCONUT MILK AND CHICKEN DISH OF THE SAME NAME VISIT THE CHINATOWN HISTORICAL DISTRICT Chinatown is a living relic from the 19th century when sugar plantation workers were FACT: brought over from China. Now, it is a great place for nightclubs and to shop for food. 89% OF HAWAI'S PLANTLIFE IS ENDEMIC - NATIVE TO NOWHERE ELSE ON EARTH VISIT PARKS AND TRAILS FACT: (Like Pololu Valley and Pipiwai Trail) Many people see the beaches and forget all about land! The trails in Hawaii can be just as beautiful if given a chance. OLO'UPENA FALLS IN MOLOKAI IS THE 4TH HIGHEST WATERFALL IN THE WORLD. AND HAWAII'S TALLEST AT 2.953 FEET (OVER HALF A MILE!) WORLD'S TALLEST: ANGEL FALLS IN VENEZUELA - 3,212 FEET EMBARK ON A SPORTFISHING CHARTER Scores of people dream of the 'big catch' and Hawaii is the perfect place to finally reel it in. Look for the legendary blue marlin, spearfish, and mahi-mahi. FACT: 1.607 HUMPBACK GO WHALE WATCHING WHALES WERE SIGHTED IN 2011'S GREAT WHALE COUNT Whale watching is a favorite among visitors to Hawaii. During winter months, humpback whales migrate to honeymoon in Hawaii - just like us - and can be seen from boats. FACT: THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 21.383 KNOWN ZIP DOWN A ZIP LINE PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES IN HAWAI Zip lining has been explosive in popularity over the past couple years. Zip across the canopy tops and take in the scenery from a new angle. FACT: ONE OF HAWAII'S MOST POPULAR SIGHTSEEING AND HIKING DESTINATIONS. DIAMOND HEAD. IS A 100.000 YEAR OLD CRATER • THAT'S ABOUT AS OLD AS OUR SPECIES (HOMO SAPIENS) • TwO SETS OF STAIRS ON THE TRAIL TOTAL 175 STEPS • THINK THAT'S A LOT? IT'S LESS THAN 1/10TH THE NUMBER OF STEPS IN THE EIFFEL TOWER RELAX AND WATCH PRO SURFERS The Northern Shore of Oahu and Peahi, Maui often sport the best waves. If there are waves, there are bound to be surfers. Professional surfers show up for the winter waves. FACT: SURFING IS THE OFFICIAL INDIVIDUAL SPORT OF HAWAI THE "FATHER OF MODERN SURFING." DUKE KAHANAMOKU. IS A WAIKIKI NATIVE AND OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST VISIT THE LA MARIANA SAILING CLUB IN HONOLULU A gorgeous tiki-bar-style restaurant. Located near an airport but not overcrowded offering space and an authentic Hawaiian atmosphere. GO NIGHT SNORKELING WITH A MANTA RAY The manta ray dive at night is one of the most popular in Hawaii. You can see the mysterious manta ray living in its natural habitat. FACT: THE MANTA RAY IS A FILTER-FEEDING FISH AND HAS NO CONVENTIONAL TEETH VISIT HAWAIM VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK AT NIGHT Most love a good campfire, but this is a bit different. Instead, visit this rare natural phenomenon see its flames illuminate the clouds. 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