Embracing the Aloha Spirit

length and beauty, with incredible sights and stops. Many people simply let the gathering of cars along the road be their guide, but don't make this mistake; instead, there are three must-visit spots along the ride: Ho’okipa Beach Park, Twin Falls, and the Maui Garden of Eden. Before you set out on this day-long journey, make sure you account for time in these spots to avoid tourist traps.

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The Biggest Island

Spanning 4,000 square miles, Hawaii's newest island is larger than every other island combined. It is also home to immense biodiversity: you can visit the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, explore old fishing villages, listen to birds sing in tropical rainforests, or stroll the shores of volcanic beaches. During the 1600's, chief Keawe brought unity to Hawaii through diplomacy, and his great-grandson, Kamehameha, became the first chief of the unified Hawaiian islands. Each following chief promoted peace and prosperity by offering the idea of 'aloha' to visitors- a warm welcome to anyone who respected and honored their heritage.

Turtle Preservation

Hawaii is home to five species of sea turtles. The most common species that snorkelers and divers see on all the islands is the honu (green sea turtle), which lives near shore waters. Unfortunately, these turtles are impacted by their interactions with local fisheries, and have recently started to suffer from a disease called fibropapillomatosis, which causes the growth of white to blackish, cauliflower-like tumors. To help address this

Anahola

Kauai was the last island to join chief Kamehameha's unified islands. That spirit of independence remains today. Among the most popularly visited Hawaiian islands, Kauai is the hardest to access, and as a result, it is one of the most private places on the planet. Anahola is the site of an ancient surfing area that has remained popular to this day as one of the island's most beautiful beaches. A fun pop culture fact: the Kalalea Mountain overlooking Anahola is featured in the first shot of 1981's beloved film "Raiders of the Lost Ark." While its opening scene was supposed to be set in a Peruvian jungle, this classic movie moment was actually filmed in Hawaii.