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For the moment, lets skip the poi. Do the same for haupia and roast pig. Hawaiian cuisine is more than the usual fare usually featured in travel shows and magazines. The cuisine of the islands is a rich and complex fusion of the food brought by multiethnic immigrants. A hearty mix of Filipino, American, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polynesian and Portuguese influences, and reflects the color and life one can see throughout the islands this is what Hawaiian food is all about. If this kind of fusion is something youre up for, an all inclusive Hawaii vacation is in order for you and your foodie friends. Sample the variety of foods that can be had at almost every restaurant and diner. Theres the staple Hawaiian plate lunch: a combo of steamed white rice, a salad, kimchee, and several main dish choices that include (amongst a load of other dishes) hamburger steaks, charsiu chicken, tonkatsu, adobo, lumpia, and traditional Hawaiian dishes like lomi salmon and laulau. Those with a liking for refined dining will also find that Hawaii has a surprisingly astute sense of fine cuisine. Hawaiis most prominent chefs have established Hawaii Regional Cuisine in the aim of merging Hawaiis diverse, ethnic flavors with other world cuisines. Youll have to taste the result yourself. A pair of the founding chefs have restaurants on Hawaiis Big Island: Merrimans Restaurant in Waimea, and Roys and Waikoloa Bar & Grill on the Kohala Coast. Just sun, sea, and sand?Its simply sumptuous.
All Inclusive Hawaii Vacations for Golfers
The problem with playing golf in Hawaii is distraction. Not too many people can concentrate on their backswings with the crystal blue waters of the Pacific to their right, a majestic volcano to the left, a palm-lined fairway in front, a brilliant azure sky above, and a steady, relaxing breeze all around. But if this is the sort of problem youd want to have, then you ought to pick up your clubs and hit the Aloha State with all inclusive Hawaii vacations. Then pick up your clubs and hit the Aloha State with all inclusive Hawaii vacations and hit the popular golf spots along Hawaii Islands Kohala Coast: Hualalai, the Mauna Lani Resort, and the Mauna Kea Resort. There are also the Waikoloa Beach Resort and Ocean courses, as well as the Alii Mountain Course at the Kona Country Club. Oahu also has its (actually the biggest) share of golf courses, with 40 public and private courses scattered throughout the island. Head out to the North Shore for the Kahuku Golf Course and the Arnold Palmer and George Fazio courses at the Turtle Bay Resort. Honolulu, on the other hand, features Ala Wai, Hawaii Kai, and Moanalua.
All Inclusive Hawaii Vacations for Families
Fly your family out for an adventure they wont soon forget to the Aloha State with all inclusive Hawaii vacations. With eight islands to choose from, youll have more than enough holiday activity options for each member of the family. If youre thinking of heading for the Big Island, you can the kids run all over the Liliuokalani Garden grounds, show them ancient petro glyphs carved into the rocks along the Kohala Coast, or let them see the magnificence of the universe from nine thousand feet atop Maunakea at the Ellison S. Onizuka Center for International Astronomy. Youve also got Parker Ranch in Waimea and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park waiting for you. Explore the island of Oahu and stay at the Turtle Bay Resort. There are swimming pools, on-site snorkeling, water sports (boogie boards, floats, rafts, and tubes), and even horseback riding and surfing lessons. Make time for Pearl Harbor and Sea Life Park, too. Other attractions include the Dole Plantation, Waikiki Aquarium, and the Honolulu Zoo.
All Inclusive Hawaii Vacations in Lanai Island
If youre looking for a true getaway that hides you in tranquility, miles from the crowds and the bustle of city life; Lanai is your island. Filled with romance and serene escapes, Hawaii's "Most Secluded Island" is home to just 5,000 residents; perfect for that peaceful escape youre yearning for. Lanai boasts of two exquisite Four Seasons resorts, offering luxurious seclusion. Look for these important destinations on all inclusive Hawaii vacations to Lanai: Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods), Puu Pehe (Sweetheart Rock), Munro Trail which takes you to a 1,600-foot elevation amidst Norfolk pines planted in the early 1900s by New Zealand naturalist George Munro, and Lanaihale ("house of Lanai") which is the highest point in the island at 3,370 feet. From Lanaihale you can see nearly all of the other Hawaii islands as well as historic Maunalei Gulch. Dont miss out on these other sights as well: Kaunolu Village, the abandoned fishing villages of Lopa, Naha and Keomuku, Shipwreck Beach, and the south-easterly shore facing Hulopo'e Bay for great snorkeling.
