Adventures on Maui: Driving the Hana Highway
By: Dennis Lindsay When one thinks of a vacation to Maui probably the first thing that leaps to mind is relaxing on the beach under a swaying palm tree, listening to the crashing surf and watching the humpback whales frolic in the distance. Other activities like snorkeling the Molikini crater, taking a helicopter tour of the island, shopping in Lahaina, or dining at Maui’s many fabulous restaurants are no doubt also high up on the list. What probably isn’t on the radar for many visitors is taking a 40+ mile drive along a narrow, twisting, treacherous highway. However, if you want to experience all the beauty Maui has to offer then driving the Hana Highway is an absolute must. Ideally, this journey should be undertaken over two (or...
Read MoreMaui vs. Oahu – Which is the Better Hawaiian Island?
Today, we are introducing a new feature at GlobeTales.com: Travel Debates. Not only do we want to be an excellent source of information for our fellow travelers, we want them to be able to interact with us and with one another. To this end we will regularly be adding new debates to the site, and allowing our readers to vote and add their comments, express their opinions, list pros and cons and so forth. In light of Eric Hamilton’s recent stellar piece on Honolulu and because I will be heading to Maui in a little over three weeks I thought Maui vs. Oahu would be a great debate to kick things off. Ideally, those who vote and comment will have been to both destinations. However, even if you have only been to one of these places don’t let that...
Read MoreHonolulu: America’s Most Exotic City!
By: Eric Alexander Hamilton Once the exclusive destination of the very rich, Hawaii has become one of the most popular holiday locations in the world. This exotic, tropical place is within the United States of America (U.S.A.), which means that you are guaranteed a high standard of living and service, and unlike most tropical destinations you can drink the water without getting sick! Honolulu and its surrounding areas have something to offer everyone: warm, sunny weather all-year round; beautiful white sandy beaches; lush tropical rainforests; exotic colorful flowers mingled with palm trees and tropical plants; a huge variety of sporting opportunities that includes sailing, snorkeling, swimming, diving, fishing, and golfing; and abundant shopping...
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