The islands of HAWAII , with their volcanoes , palm-fringed
beaches , verdant valleys , glorious rainbows and awesome
cliffs , hold some of the most spectacularly beautiful
scenery on earth. However, despite their isolation, two
thousand miles out in the Pacific, they belong very definitely
to the United States.
Honolulu , by far the largest city of the fiftieth state,
and with its resort annex of Waikiki also the main tourist
center, is on Oahu . The biggest island, Hawaii itself,
is known as the Big Island in a vain attempt to avoid
confusion. Maui and Kauai also attract mass tourism,
while smaller Molokai remains far quieter. All the islands
share a similar topography and climate . Ocean winds
from the northeast shed their rain on the windward coast,
keeping it wet and green; the southwest, leeward (or "Kona")
coasts can be almost barren, and so make ideal locations
for big resorts. While temperatures remain consistent
throughout the year at between 70°F and 85°F,
rainfall is heaviest from December to March. The one
major expense you really can't avoid, except possibly
on Oahu, is car rental - rates are very reasonable,
but gas is pricey.
These Hawaii vacation homes, condos,
and cottages are presented by their Owners or agents.
Please click on
the links provided, then contact Owners directly with
your inquiries.
