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Special gifts to take from Hawaii

No matter you are in Hawaii for 1 week or a month. In the age of iPhone and android, I am pretty sure you will take as many pictures as you want or take photos with your digital camera. Some people may think that travelling memories in Hawaii can be best associated with the pictures of the trip. It will surely make you nostalgic of whenever you see them after some years. However, there are certain souvenirs and gifts that you can take from Hawaii and put in your home that will continuously remind you of excellent time you had while staying in Hawaii. Although fridge magnets, key chains, souvenir cups and plates are a must have, there are other items you can take as gifts from Hawaii for your special ones. Ukulele Its a four-string Hawaiian musical instrument made locally with wood and looks like guitar. You must have seen the locals playing it at various locations. Its an excellent gift to bring back from Hawaii. Its size can vary so you can check how to carry it on your fli
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Best Snorkeling points in Hawaii

I have not met any person travelling to Hawaii and does not want to snorkel. Therefore,in this post I think of sharing some important snorkeling points in Hawaii. Regular visitors know that summer in Hawaii are from April till September,therefore, the best time for snorkeling. Beginners are advised to visit the Kee Beach which is located in Kauai. For snokerling lovers visiting Maui, Kapalua Bay is a good option for those who are new to snorkeling. Amateur snorkelers can find snorkeling opportunities in Kahaluu even without any prior experience. Kaunaoa beach has a unique combination of sandy environment with rocky points and colorful fish that is worth exploring. Lanikai Beach is located in Oahu which is an ideal destination for snorkeling as it has soft golden sand shining in the heat of sun. Hanauma Bay is the world class snorkeling point famous around the world for underwater experience. The best part is it has depth of 8 feet near the beach and when you move further, you
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Visitng the spots in Hawaii shot for Hollywood

Visiting Hawaii would be the most mesmerizing experience if you spice up your visit by travelling to locations in Hawaii which were part of Hollywood movies. For Jurassic Park fans, if time permits, you can check out the green valleys among the dark forests and high waterfalls which were part of the movie. Manawaiopu Falls and Mount Waialeale have been part of various movies and are worth visiting. If you are in Kauai you can visit the locations those were part of  movies RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK and INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM . Godzilla movie short where the monster footprint was discovered was also shot in Hawaii. One of the love bird movies FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL was totally shot in Hawaii showing fantastic beaches and lovely sunsets. Many episodes of BAY WATCH TV series were also shot in Hawaii, so if you are fan of any of bay watch character, you can recall some memories of your youth time. Visiting Hawaii would be the most mesmerizing experience if you
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Facts to know before travelling to Hawaii

If you are a regular traveler, you must be familiar with certain good practices that have helped you save money on travelling, hotelling and fun activities. However, Hawaii is not such kind of destination,as travelers visiting Hawaii rarely consider such restrictions unless you are a college student. It is said that thousands of years ago, Hawaiian Islands rose as a result of volcanoes eruption which is a phenomenon still happening around Hawaiian Islands. You would be surprised to know that Hawaiian Islands were discovered by Captain James Cook in 1778 who named these Islands as “Sandwich Islands”. It was unfortunate that he was stabbed to death by locals. In 1819, After 51 years of the discovery, Hawaiian Islands were united by local king  Kamehameha  and named “Kingdom of Hawaii”. Among the locals, Hawaii is known to be “The Aloha State”. Saying “good-bye” “hello” is Hawaiian is simple, Just say Aloha. There are only 12 English letters which are also part of Hawai
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Big Island of Hawaii

The big islands of Hawaii is the largest island by area among the Hawaiian Islands. Major attractions in the big Island are the dried and sometimes erupting volcanoes which have lead to the greenery all around this island. Visit the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in case you are interested in exploring the volcanoes in Hawaii. Additionally there are activities like Hiking among the waterfalls at Akaka Falls State Park or Manua Kea ,i.e. largest mountain with base in the ocean. If you are not a newly wed person, but travelling with kids, big island of Hawaii can be your must visit place as Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo is a great attractions for kids. Visitors to Big island of Hawaii can visit  Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo if they are interested in exploring the history of area.
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Hawaiian fish pounds

Hawaiians are known to be the oldest aquaculturists on earth.The ancient ways with which the hungarians have been harvesting fish is quite amazing which involves stocking the fish ponds near the shoreline.Hungarians have been adapting two methods for harvesting fish.
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Ahalanui Pool a hidden natural wonder in hawaii

Ahalanui Pool is a pool located at the big island of hawaii.No travel guide will tell you about this hidden great natual wonder which is a real natural spa.The specialty of this pool is the optimum hot water that is heated by the natural lava that lies beneath the black sandy soil.The water of Ahalanui hot pool is always fresh because it is always refreshed with the water  from Mouna Loa slopes of hawaii and after passing over hot lava,move on the way down to the ocean. Also named as the Pele's Bath,Ahalanui pool is a hidden wonder that not much people know about it.Pele Bath is the name given in honor of the goddess Pele who was the Hawaiian volcano goddess.Travelling to hawaii big island and going to the The Ahalanui Pool which is Island's important spa and infinity pool to the ocean is some memorable experience you will not forget. The low man-made seawall of Ahalanui Pool not only separates this beautiful pool from the rest of the Pacific ocean but makes it safer f
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