| There is no doubt. Hawaii has some of the | | | | |
| most gorgeous natural scenery on the face of | | | | Pearl Harbor Tour |
| the planet. Those who go once always vow to | | | | |
| return. With native orchids growing wild by | | | | One of our most tragic and also our most |
| the roadside, stunning mountainscapes and | | | | victorious hours came with the surprise |
| dramatic black lava coves filled with | | | | attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor in 1941. You |
| electric blue water, Hawaii is often referred | | | | can celebrate the valor and honor of our |
| to as Paradise - and rightfully so! | | | | veterans with a visit to this seaport in |
| | | | person and relive the events of this historic |
| In addition to taking in some of Mother | | | | place as you view the USS Arizona, still in |
| Nature's best handiwork, what else can you | | | | her final resting place. The monument and |
| do? Plenty! All cruise lines offer a wide | | | | museum offer video presentations, displays |
| range of excursions that passengers can book. | | | | and actual memorabilia salvaged from the |
| Using Norwegian Cruise Lines as an example, | | | | attack. Pearl Harbor continues to be one of |
| let me tell you about just a sampling of the | | | | Oahu's most popular attractions. From here, |
| adventures you can take part in while | | | | you'll visit "Mighty Mo," the USS Missouri |
| visiting Hawaii. | | | | battleship at Fort Island Bridge where the |
| | | | treaty ending World War II was signed. |
| World-Class Golf | | | | |
| | | | Whale & Dolphin Watching |
| Master golf architect, Dick Nugent, created | | | | |
| the world's most demanding golf course and | | | | Venture out into the Pacific Ocean in search |
| set it amid the 2,000-foot cliffs of Ko'Olau | | | | of a wildlife adventure like no other. |
| Range in Honolulu on the island of Oahu. | | | | Massive whales rocketing up from the waves |
| With a commanding view of the Pacific Ocean, | | | | are a sight no one easily forgets. The sheer |
| this course will challenge the most | | | | size and power of these incredible mammals is |
| accomplished golfer. Encompassing over 280 | | | | something most people don't have the |
| acres, this course is a sight to behold. | | | | privilege of seeing close-up. While |
| | | | frolicking on the sea, you'll also strive to |
| Built on a lava bed, the Golf Mauna Lani | | | | encounter bottlenose and other dolphin |
| Resort features rolling terrain accented with | | | | species. Friendly and curious, these popular |
| forests. Two signature holes (the 15th and | | | | creatures are a highlight of the tours. |
| 17th) are some of the most photographed in | | | | |
| all the world. If you love a course that | | | | There is so much to see and do on the islands |
| stretches your abilities, this course on Kona | | | | of Hawaii that you'll want to return again |
| is a must-play. Other exceptional golf | | | | and again. Planning ahead can make your trip |
| courses are nearby as well. | | | | smoother and can alleviate the problem of the |
| | | | most popular excursions being booked. Make a |
| Volcano Watching | | | | list of the sites and activities you'd most |
| | | | like to see and do, then book early to ensure |
| The collective islands of Hawaii are filled | | | | you get your first choices. |
| with dormant and active volcanoes that are as | | | | |
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| Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of | | | | |
| Hawaii offers the most active volcanoes. Get | | | | Hawaii cruises. You'll find their service |
| up close and personal with fire pits, lava | | | | exceptional and their attention to detail |
| tubes and an 11-mile crater rim that is | | | | second to none. |
| simply awe-inspiring. | | | | |