15 Night Hawaii Eastbound: Honolulu to Vancouver: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hilo, Oahu, Kailua Kona.

Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii

Hawaii's capital is indeed the jewel city of the Pacific. From Diamond Head and the world-famous beaches of Waikiki, to the inspiring memorials of Pearl Harbor and the Punchbowl National Cemetery, to the only royal palace ever constructed on U.S. soil.

By far the most popular destinations in Oahu, Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial are moving tributes to important historic events. Experience the serenity of the Punchbowl National Cemetery, featuring the "Courts of the Missing." And visit the chapel and the detailed mosaic maps of the Pacific theaters in World War II and Korea.

Drive along Ala Moana Boulevard to view the hulking dormant volcanoes Diamond Head and Koko Head.

Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, the only place in the world where you can experience all the islands of Polynesia in one place.

Go for a swim at Hanauma Bay. Formed during Oahu's last eruption, the area is now a marine preserve with extensive underwater life.

Dive deep beneath the waves in the Atlantis Submarine, and see the exotic aquatic life that dwells 110 feet below the waves in the colorful reefs.

Visit the world-famous beaches of Waikiki. Enjoy the sun while you watch the surfers and the paddlers in their outrigger canoes.

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Kauai, Hawaii

The Garden Isle of Kauai is the tropical paradise that dreams are made of: a land of towering ocean cliffs and impossibly green valleys, pristine rain forests and cascading waterfalls as well as some of the world's most photographed beaches.

Take a helicopter ride over Waimea Canyon, the valleys and cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, the Valley of the Lost Tribe, and the wettest spot on earth, the Waialeale Crater. Along the way, keep your eyes open for familiar scenery from popular movies, including Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Board a double kayak for a two-mile paddle to the upper reaches of the famous Wailua River. Along the way, stop and make the hike to the Uluwehi Falls, where you can have lunch and relax in the beauty of Hawaii.

Experience Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The canyon's dramatic size, combined with the reds and browns of its exposed volcanic rock and the blues and greens of lush tropical vegetation, creates a truly unforgettable sight.

Explore the shores of Lumahai Beach and Bali Ha'i Mountains, made famous in the musical South Pacific.

Go four-wheeling through remote, winding back roads into lush forests abundant with exotic foliage.

Kauai used to be covered with sugarcane plantations. Today, they're gone, but you can still find sugarcane grown here, as well as papaya, pineapple, bananas and other tropical fruits. Local restaurants often feature locally grown produce, but the best way to enjoy these fruits is fresh from the tree.

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Lahaina, Hawaii

The Hawaiian phrase "Maui No Ka Oi" means "Maui is the best." You'll agree, after a visit to the enchanting Valley Isle. Explore the old whaling town of Lahaina and the nearby West Maui Mountains. Or explore Haleakala National Park and its 10,000-foot volcano crater. Then travel the road to Hana and experience a true taste of old Hawaii. Or snorkel off the emerald island of Lanai, where you'll delight in pristine reefs and colorful marine life.

Explore Haleakala Crater, a dormant volcanic crater Hawaiians once considered one of the most sacred places on the island. Haleakala Crater is the highest point on Maui at 10,023 feet above sea level, so you'll have unparalleled views of the island from the summit. The volcano last erupted in 1790. However, evidence of volcanic activity from long ago abounds in the stunning streaks of gray, red, yellow and black that mark the flow paths of lava, ash and cinder.

Explore the varied flora of the beautiful Iao Valley State Park and the Maui Tropical Plantation.

Go on a whale watch and experience the grace and beauty of one of the earth's largest living creatures, the humpback whale.

Snorkel with dolphins and sea turtles on the Lanai Wild Dolphin and Snorkel Adventure.

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Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Located along Hawaii's western shore, where the slopes of Mauna Loa and Hualalai meet the sea, the Kona Coast is a region of endless lava fields and golden Pacific sunsets. The clear waters are perfect for diving, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing. At the heart of the Kona Coast lies the charming resort village of Kailua. Because two other "Kailuas" exist within the state, the Big Island's Kailua is often called Kailua-Kona for clarity.

Kealakekua Bay, where Captain James Cook lost his life, is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. The area is a state park and conservation site, teeming with undersea life. It's a great place for both experienced snorkelers and novices to explore the marine world.

Explore the underwater world of Kona's reef on an adventure to a realm once explored only by Jacques Cousteau and other skilled divers. At depths of 30 to 75 feet, you'll travel along a natural coral reef bed that is home to a multitude of tropical marine life. Look closely and you may catch glimpses of moray eels.

Take a walking tour of dozens of Kailua-Kona's charming and fascinating historic sites. Enjoy stories of Kona's colorful characters and the places they inhabited. Experience the treasures of the King's summer palace as well as the beautiful palace grounds.

Soar over the west side of the Big Island via helicopter and discover the lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls, and rugged shorelines around Waipio Valley.

Tour the historic plantation town of Kohala, then hike the Pololu Valley where you'll experience the breathtaking Kapoloa Falls.

Take a 51-foot motor-sail trimaran to beautiful Pawai Bay, where you'll snorkel in a protected marine preserve.

Go fishing in the billfish capital of the world. The calm, deep-sea fishing grounds off the coast of Kona are teeming with marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, and short-nose spearfish year-round.

Play a round of golf on one of Hawaii's many beautiful waterfront courses. Some of the most challenging courses in the world are found on these islands.

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Hilo, Hawaii

The Big Island. The Orchid Isle. The Volcano Island. You'd expect a place that has inspired so many descriptive nicknames to be a land of rare beauty and wonder. Such is the island of Hawaii. Its 4,050 square miles are home to the snow-capped, 14,000-foot peaks of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, the fiery landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, vast macadamia nut plantations, black-sand beaches, orchid-filled forests and posh resorts. Hilo is this island's capital.

Explore the wonders of Kilauea Volcano up close on a walk through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You'll be amazed by the incredible beauty and power of this active volcano.

Experience the beauty and ferocity of Hawaii's active volcano from above on a helicopter ride. You'll view skylights, volcanic cinder cones, and possibly even molten lava.

Snorkel in the giant tidal ponds of Lava Tree State Park and experience some of the most extensive and beautiful coral gardens in the world.

Walk through the tropical botanical garden, where you will see native plants, giant trees, tropical vegetation and endangered plant species.

Tee up at Volcano Golf Country Club. At 4,000 feet above sea level, your ball will naturally travel farther.

Hawaii produces most of the world's macadamia nuts. Here on Hawaii, you'll find the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor's Center, where you can learn about the process of harvesting these delicious nuts, and even sample some of the crop.

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