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The Polynesian
Thousands annually pay their respects here, the infamous Pearl Harbor where Japanese forces bombed the United States - propelling America into the Second World War.



Battleship memorial
Moored on Pearl Harbor's historic Battleship Row, this battleship's decks hosted the official WWII surrender of the Empire of Japan in 1945.

Hanauma Bay
Nature Preserve

Swim with turtles and thousands of tropical fish at this pristine Marine Life Conservation District.

National Memorial Cemetery of Pacific
Nestled inside the crater of an extinct volcano, this cemetery is the final resting place of more than 25,000 casualties of three American wars - World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
 
Haleakala National Park
Explore the many wonders of Haleakala (in Hawaiian, 'House of the Sun'), the dormant volcano that millions of years ago created the eastern portion of Maui.


Hana Highway
Fifty-two miles of winding roads along frequently plunging cliffs on Maui's north coastdrive it if you dare! Charming Hana Town at the end of the road is a great reward.

'Akaka Falls State Park
This more than 65-acre park features 442-foot-high 'Akaka Falls, one of several spectacular waterfalls along the lush, tropical Hamakua Coast.
Hike and explore beautiful plant life.

Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Called the 'place of refuge,' this restored site and heiau (temple/place of worship) offers an in-depth look at ancient Hawaiian life and royalty.




Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A splendid 217,000-acre park best known for Kilauea, the world's longest continuously erupting volcano (since 1983). If conditions permit, visitors can get within a quarter mile of the lava flow.

Water Temperature
Hawaiian waters are inviting year-round, averaging 74 degrees F (23 C) and reaching close to 80 degrees F (26 C) in the summer months. Surf conditions vary year-round according to seasonal storms in the Pacific.
















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