Hawaii Overview

Overview

The variety of ecosystems across the six islands that make up the Hawaiian archipelago: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, The Big Island, Molokai and Lanai means it will be difficult for any visitor to not find something to entertain themselves with. There really are seemingly endless water activities, although land and air also have a fair share. See a reef from a submarine, try the Hawaiian staple of surfing or go whale watching after a dive. However these are only a selection. There is also opportunity for kayaking, outrigger canoeing and jet skiing, although these do not exhaust the water possibilities. On land, options are just as exciting: skiing on a volcano, strolling around heian and ancient fishponds, hiking in the crater of Haleakala or exploring tropical rainforest. The air can be experienced through hang gliding, a helicopter ride or in the often thrilling vintage biplane. Of course the many, many beaches can offer seclusion or the company of others as desired. All of this is a backdrop of the ever impressive natural world: the Waimea Canyon, amongst the highest sea cliffs in the world and volcanic landscapes.

Washington, D.C.

The Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) metropolitan area has a population of about 10 times as many as Washington, D.C. proper. This is due to the inclusion of 7 Maryland counties and 5 Virginian counties. The positioning makes Washington, D.C. a useful bas for staying over to the Atlantic at Chesapeake Bay or exploring the delights of Virginia. Of course, Washington, D.C. has so much to offer that time may be limited. This is due to the plethora in its usual meaning, of things to do. At first the array of historical sites, museums and cultural activities will seem daunting but all that means is either an especially long trip or some filtering down to a selection that particularly interests the visitor. Certainly, there is the world famous White House, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, the Library of Congress and Smithsonian Institution. The latter is in fact the largest cluster of museums in the world with only a few of the themes being the International Spy Museum, the National Zoological ark and the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. If a change of scene is desired then the city has the second highest number of theatre seats in the country as can refreshment with a simply vast range of eating establishments.