The “garden isle,” Kauai is your destination, if you looking to have wonderful vacation in beautiful natural setting. Kauai is the northernmost and the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands. Located in the northwest of Oahu, Kauai is the fourth largest of the Hawaiian Islands.
Independent royal domain before the arrival of Capt. James Cook in 1778, Kauai became part of the kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. Today’s Kauai is one of the fantastic tourist destinations of the world. L?hu?e, Hanalei, Po?ip?, Princeville, Waimea, Wailua, Kapa?a, Kapahi, Haena are the important towns and cities of Kauai.
The beautiful isle of Kauai is widely known for its mesmeric scenic beauty; the natural wonders such as Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast are sheer expressions of exquisiteness. The isle is covered with lush greenery and tropical plants, watered regularly by abundant rainfall.
Home to gorgeous sandy beaches, Kauai is a coveted vacation destination for the lovers of nature & beauty. It attracts volumes of tourists from all parts of world. It’s a paradise for the buffs of Hiking, kayaking, camping, helicopter touring, boat touring, beaching, etc.
Kauai’s natural setting has been featured in more than 75 movies and full-length television programs, such as "Jurassic Park I, II, III," "Six Days, Seven Nights," "Dragonfly," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Uncommon Valor," "Flight of the Intruder," "Blue Hawaii," "King Kong" and "South Pacific."
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One of the most beautiful states of the United States America, Hawaii is comprised of an archipelago of the Hawaiian Islands in the central Pacific Ocean. The Hawaiian Islands, formerly known as the Sandwich Islands, were inducted into the U.S. territory in 1900. The archipelago of Hawaiian Islands include the major eight islands of Nihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, L?nai, Kahoolawe, Maui and the Island of Hawaii, and many islets.
The Hawaiian Islands were discovered and named as ‘the Sandwich Islands’ by British explorer Captain James Cook. The Hawaiian Islands were united for the first time under a single ruler, King Kamehameha the Great.
Hawaii or HI was recognized as the 50th state of U.S. in Aug. 21, 1959. The name of the state of Hawaii possibly came from the native Hawaiian word “Owhyhee” meaning homeland. The state is nicknamed as “the Aloha State”. Aloha is acknowledgment that can be used as greeting. Honolulu is the capital and the largest city of the state. Hawaiian and English are the official languages of the state.
Situated 2500 miles from the mainland, the state of Hawaii has one of the most flourishing tourism industries in North America. Hawaiian economy is primarily based on Tourism. Hawaii, one of the most coveted tourist destinations in the world, is bountifully blessed with scenic opulence. The Aloha state is sometimes addressed as “the paradise of the Pacific” because of its captivating natural beauty, sizzling sunny weather, emerald greenery & blithesome flowers, palm-fringed, coral beaches, and charming cloud-covered volcanic peaks rising to majestic heights. Hawaii, the location of the famous Baywatch series, offers numerous opportunities for surfing and various other water recreations.
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