subject: Adventure-filled Natural Wonders Magical Isles Peaceful Villages Kauai, Island Of Discovery The Best [print this page] Food Lover's Guide to All Inclusive Hawaii Vacations
Iconic as it may be, lets skip the poi. Skip the haupia and roast pig as well. Hawaiian cuisine is more than the usual fare usually featured in travel shows and magazines. Hawaiian cuisine is a rich and complex fusion of the food brought by its immigrants. Hawaiian food is 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. If this sort of fusion is your right up your alley, maybe all inclusive Hawaii vacations are in order for you and your gourmet friends. Taste the unbelievably varied range of foods that you can have at almost every restaurant and diner. Dont miss out on the staple Hawaiian plate lunch: a combination of steamed white rice, a salad, kimchee, and several main dish choices that often include traditional Hawaiian dishes like lomi salmon and laulau, hamburger steaks, charsiu chicken, tonkatsu, adobo, and lumpi. You might also want to try refined dining that the islands offer. The most prominent chefs of the islands have established Hawaii Regional Cuisine with the goal of merging Hawaiis diverse, ethnic flavors with other world cuisines. Youll have to taste the result yourself. A couple 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?The flavors here are simply sumptuous.
All Inclusive Hawaii Vacations for Kauai Island
Kauai is home to the towering cliffs of the Napali Coast and the immense chasms of Waimea Canyon, a destination that will surely captivate your senses. From its 50-miles of heavenly beaches, to the historic small towns of Hanapepe and Koloa; this Island of Discovery is an adventure eagerly awaiting you. Called Hawaiis Island of Discovery, Kauai has no buildings taller than a coconut tree and offers that island charm and tranquility you wont typically find in the other islands of Hawaii. All inclusive Hawaii vacations to Kauai will typically include flights that will land you on Kauais main airport at Lihue Airport (LIH) in southeastern Lihue. You can also land at Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu first and then head off to Kauai. The areas you should look up are North Shore (Princeville), East Side (Coconut Coast), Lihue (Kalapaki), South Shore (Poipu), or West Side (Waimea). Some of the most popular attractions in Kauai that you should look for in all inclusive Hawaii vacations are Waimea Canyon, Napali Coast, Hanapepe Town, Old Koloa Town, Hanalei Town, Kilauea Lighthouse, and Opaekaa Falls.
Backpacker's All Inclusive Hawaii Vacations
Hawaii has excellent backpacking destinations just waiting to be explored. The islands offer exciting possibilities for kayaking, hiking and surfing, and these are just three of the most enjoyable activities for you to revel in. All inclusive Hawaii vacations for backpackers are not that many as the islands offer only a few low-cost hostels. You have several options when it comes to Waikiki budget hostels; while the north shore is widely known for its reputation as a backpacking destination during the summer months, Haleiwa is also a popular choice. The Travel Channel has rated the Polynesian Beach Club as the 'Best Youth Hostel in Waikiki', so you might want to consider it as a lodging option. If youre staying in the Big Island, there are lots of cheap and exciting backpacker hostels to choose from. Most popular among these is Arnott's Lodge in the Hilo, which offers guided walks to the edge of the lava flow at Volcano National Park, great day tours to Waipio Valley, and adventures to the summit of Mauna Kea. Theres also Manago Hostel in South Kona, the perfect headquarters for all your activities because it keeps you within striking distance of the best snorkeling and kayaking destinations in Hanaunau Bay.
Best Destinations for Your All Inclusive Hawaii Vacations
On the lookout for all inclusive Hawaii vacations?Heres a quick tip for you: get a destination list going. With eight of the most beautiful islands in the Pacific, theres a fair chance you may not see all the attractions you should have if you dont plan ahead. To help you get started, here are some of the best destinations in the Aloha States three best known islands: HawaiI (the Big Island), Maui, and Oahu. The Pearl Harbor Historic Sites in the island of Oahu are absolute musts for your itinerary. These sites include the USS Arizona Memorial, the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, the Pacific Aviation Museum, and the USS Oklahoma Memorial. Other important sites in Oahu are the Diamond Head State Monument, world-famous North Shore, and Nuuanu Pali Lookout. Maui, also fondly called Magic Isle, is home to the breathtaking Lahaina beaches. Catch a boat ride and see majestic humpback whales swim by in Kaanapali, head to the islands highest pointHaleakala. Off the beaten track are the sights at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See lava fields, arid deserts, and other natural wonders. Also must-sees are the Hamakua Heritage Corridor, the Pololu Valley Lookout and the Waipio Valley Lookout.
