Hawaii is the honeymoon paradise of most couples' dreams and a melting pot of cultures. It's hard to find a tropical environment as relaxing as Hawaii.
The state of Hawaii is the only archipelagic state in the United States, consisting of 132 islands in the central Pacific Ocean. The capital, Honolulu, is located on the island of Oahu. The earliest inhabitants were Polynesians, but after 1778, European and Asian immigrants came to Hawaii. In 1795, the Kingdom of Hawaii was established, and in 1898, it was annexed by the United States. Today, the inhabitants are mostly white Europeans, Americans, and Japanese, followed by mestizos, Filipinos, and Chinese.
1. Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu
Located in the northeastern part of the island of Oahu, the Polynesian Cultural Center is made up of seven villages of Polynesians from each of the seven Pacific islands: Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, and the Marquesas. The center presents the indigenous cultural traditions and customs of these seven islands to visitors through the daily lives of the villagers in the different villages within the center.
2. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Hawaii Island
The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is located on Hawaii's Big Island, approximately 10 miles from Hilo Bay. Overlooking the magnificent north shore of the Big Island, the botanical garden is a beautiful garden of Eden, consisting of more than 2,000 species of palm trees, spirulina, ferns, orchids, and a variety of rare tropical plants and flowers. A quiet and secluded path leads visitors past the garden's many attractions, including the stunning Onomea Falls, Banyan Canyon, and lake views.
3. Iolani Palace, Oahu
The only royal palace in the United States, Iolani Palace, located in downtown Honolulu, is one of the most historic landmarks in Hawaii. "Iolani" means "bird of the sky" in Hawaiian. The palace was built by King David Kalakaua, who was known as the "Happy King" in the history of the Hawaiian Kingdom. It took three years to complete the palace, which was built in 1882.
4. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Island
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, is located on Hawaii's Big Island. The caldera, formed after the 2008 Kilauea eruption, has been the most visited crater in the park in recent years. Kilauea has been erupting continuously for a long time, with lava flowing from the crater for miles into the Pacific Ocean. The cooled and solidified lava forms new land, which is why the islands of Hawaii's Big Island are growing in size.
5. Haleakala National Park, Maui
Located on the eastern side of Maui, Haleakala National Park is one of the most important places to visit, offering some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets, with a breathtaking view of a sea of dense clouds that will leave all your worries behind! The sunrise view from Haleakala Volcano National Park has also been called "one of the must-see attractions on Maui that can change your outlook on life."
