Hawaii is one of the most remote populated centers in the world.
Did you know that Hawaii is one of the most remote islands in the world? In fact, the archipelago is located in the central Pacific Ocean, 3850 km from California (USA) and 6195 km from Japan. Hawaii, after Easter Island, is the most distant populated center in the world from the mainland.
Known in the past as the Sandwich Islands, Hawaiian Islands cover a distance of 2451 km from the Big Island in the southeast to Attola Kure in the northwest. This also makes Hawaii the world's longest island chain.
The state of Hawaii, named after the largest island located in the south of the archipelago, includes eight main islands - Oahu, Big Island (Hawaii), Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihuai and Kahoolawe. They are located in the southeastern part of the archipelago. Closer to the northwest there are another 124 uninhabited islands, as well as the reefs and atolls that are collectively known as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
All of the Hawaiian Islands arose due to volcanic activity. This means that the islands are actually top part huge underwater mountains formed during the process of violent volcanic eruptions. It was found that in the direction from the northwest to the southeast of the archipelago, each volcano is younger than the previous one. The oldest volcano (the northernmost in this island chain) arose about 80 million years ago. The southern volcanoes of the Big Island are still active and several days a year you can watch the process of creating new volcanic land.
Some numbers
The highest mountains are on the Big Island. The height of Mauna Kea is 4205 meters and Mauna Loa is 4169 meters above sea level. The smallest elevation in the state of Hawaii is 923 meters above sea level.
In size, Hawaii is 43rd of the 50 American states, ahead of states such as Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts.
total area Hawaii is 16,637 sq. kilometers, most of which (11,675 sq. km) is covered with water. Total length coast of the islands - 1207 kilometers. There are few rivers in Hawaii, the longest of which is the Kaukonahua River, 53 kilometers long. There are a lot of waterfalls in Hawaii. The highest is Kahiwa, a 533-meter cascade on the island of Molokai.
The coordinates of Hawaii on planet Earth are 21°18"41"N, 157°47"47"W
Arrangement of islands by size
Big Island of Hawaii (10,458 sq. km)
Maui (1888 sq. km)
Oahu (1572 sq. km)
Kauai (1427 sq. km)
Niihau (186 sq. km)
Kahoolale (116 sq. km)
Height of main peaks
| Big Island (Hawaii) | |
| Mauna Kea | 4205 meters |
| Mauna Loa | 4169 meters |
| Hualalai | 2521 meters |
| Kaumu o Kaleihoohie | 1670 meters |
| Kilauea (Uwekahuna) | 1248 meters |
| Kilauea (Halemaumau Rome) | 1116 meters |
| Maui |
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| Haleakala (Red Hill) | 3055 meters |
| Haleakala (Kaupo Gap) | 2500 meters |
| Puu Kukui | 1764 meters |
| Iao Niedl | 686 meters |
| Oahu |
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| Kaala | 1220 meters |
| Puu Kalena | 1068 meters |
| Konahuanui | 960 meters |
| Tantalus | 614 meters |
| Olomana | 501 meters |
| Coco Crater | 368 meters |
| Nuuanu Pali Lookout | 361 meters |
| Diamond Head | 232 meters |
| Coco Head | 196 meters |
| Punchbowl | 152 meters |
| Kauai |
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| Kauaikini | 1598 meters |
| Waialeale | 1569 meters |
| Kalalau Lookout | 1256 meters |
| Haupu | 700 meters |
| Molokai |
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| Kamakau | 1512 meters |
| Olokui | 1404 meters |
| Kalaupapa Lookout | 488 meters |
| Lanai |
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| Lanaihale | 1026 meters |
| Niihau |
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| Paniau | 381 meters |
| Kahoo'olaue |
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| Pu'u Mo'aulanui | 452 meters |
| Puu Moaulaiki | 437 meters |
These islands are home to one of the most active volcanoes and the most high mountain in the world. It is the birthplace of surfing and the Hawaiian national dance called hula. Hawaii is the youngest geological formation on our planet. Hawaii is also the youngest state in the United States.
The main feature of the islands is the openness, sincerity and kindness of the population. The hospitality and warmth of the island's inhabitants goes well with beautiful places and the warm climate in Hawaii.
The Hawaiian archipelago consists of several main islands.
The six main Hawaiian islands may be of interest to tourists:
the island of Kauai and Oahu, the island of Molokai and Lanai, the island of Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii.
All these islands are very beautiful and unforgettable, fraught with unique adventures and unique nature. Each island is unique. Here you can see the sights. Everyone can find entertainment to suit their taste and interests.
We want to invite everyone to get acquainted with these islands, see the unforgettable and unique nature, relax their soul and body, and this is only possible on the Hawaiian Islands!
Some interesting facts about the islands:
Paradise Island is a unique place on the entire planet Earth. The Hawaiian Islands have unique and inimitable natural resources.
Before traveling to this a nice place check out interesting facts about the islands:
On the island of Kauai there is the beautiful Waimea Canyon, its length is 16 km and its width is 1.5 km. The founder of modern surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, was born and raised on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, on the coast of Waikiki. Near the island of Molokai, on the northern part of the coast there are sea cliffs, these are the highest cliffs in the world. An attraction for divers will be a 60-meter ship that sank in 1986, located near the shores of the beach of Lanai island.
The Haleakala volcano is located on the island of Maui; the size of the crater of this volcano can be compared to the size of Manhattan.
Kilauea - today it is the most active volcano in the world, located in national park Hawaiian volcanoes, namely on the main island of Hawaii.
Hawaiian people are very welcoming and friendly. Aloha is a greeting in their language that also means a declaration of love.
Some information about the Hawaiian Islands:
The state is called Hawaii;
The Hawaiian state also has a nickname: The Aloha State;
The capital of the state of Hawaii is Honolulu;
The number of inhabitants in the Hawaiian Islands is 11,262,840 people.
The time zone on the islands is minus 10 hours from Greenwich (GMT -10 hours), this is -5 hours compared to East coast USA.
Languages spoken in the Hawaiian Islands: Hawaiian, English.
The Hawaiian language is very simple and beautiful; the Hawaiians communicated in it until Europeans came to the islands.
The Hawaiian alphabet consists of 12 letters. Even the creator of Wikipedia used the abbreviation "Wiki", taken from the Hawaiians. Translated from Hawaiian, “Viki” sounds like “fast”, and the Hawaiians use the phrase “Wiki-wiki” to refer to buses.
Main currency on the islands- these are North American dollars.
Also common credit cards and travelers checks, which are accepted at all establishments in the Hawaiian Islands.
Air temperature in Hawaii
from April to November: from 24˚ to 30˚ C;
from December to March: from 20˚ to 27˚ C;
The average annual water heating temperature is: 23˚ C.
Telephone code on the islands: 808.
Mobile communications on the islands are available almost anywhere if you use a US carrier. But it's worth knowing about tariff plans operator who provides you with services.
Internet in Hawaii
For vacationers, finding an Internet access point will not be a problem. The Internet is very common on the island, and almost all hotels and establishments on the island are equipped with access to it.
Accommodation on the islands
These can be luxury resorts, Hawaiian hotels, the price of which includes a delicious and hearty breakfast, cottages or individual apartments that can be rented anywhere in the islands.
Transport
For tourists, Hawaiians offer many types of transport around the island:
special regular buses;
buses for tourists;
rented cars;
Hawaiian Taxi;
urban transport.
What to wear in Hawaii?
The wardrobe in Hawaii is very simple and can consist of your favorite clothes. But for night walks it is better to take a light jacket. To visit nightclubs and restaurants, it is worth bringing a few smart weekend suits. But almost no one uses strict and formal suits with a tie in Hawaii.
It is customary to leave a tip on the islands.
This is 15-20% in cafes and restaurants, $1 for the porter for help with each bag, and $1 for the maid for each night.
These are the unwritten rules of tipping in Hawaii, a note for tourists.
Hawaiian Islands are almost in the middle Pacific Ocean in one of the most remote places on the planet. Hawaii and the continental United States are separated by 3,800 km, and Hawaii and French Polynesia (the islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora) are 4,500 km, and Japan is 6,100 km. The easiest way to fly to the Hawaiian Islands is from Los Angeles - about 5 hours. From Japan about 7 hours.
Unfortunately, Russians need a US visa to visit Hawaii.
Hawaii is an entire archipelago of islands owned by the United States.
The Hawaiian archipelago includes 8 large islands:
Hawaii (Big Island), Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, and 124 small islands, including atolls, rocks, volcanoes, etc.
Hawaiian Islands Map
Capital of Hawaii
The capital of Hawaii is Honolulu, it is located on the island of Oahu.
History of the Hawaiian Islands
Little is known about the history of the Hawaiian Islands. In the III-IV centuries. the archipelago was settled by Polynesians who sailed to the islands in their fragile canoes. The first Europeans - the Spaniards - appeared in Hawaii only 1200 years later, but they were officially discovered by Cook in 1778. Cook and his sailors brought diseases to Hawaii for which the natives had no immunity, as a result of which the population of the islands decreased 10 times over 100 years.
IN late XIX V. The United States became seriously interested in the Hawaiian Islands and their sugar plantations. With the direct participation of the state governments, the last Hawaiian queen, Liliuokalani, was overthrown and the Hawaiian Republic was created. In 1898, as a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States annexed Hawaii, giving it the status of a self-governing territory two years later. The first president of the Hawaiian Senate was the Russian revolutionary-populist Nikolai Roussel-Sudzilovsky, he tried to organize an anti-American revolution on the islands, but it did not work out. However, Hawaii did not become the 50th US state until August 21, 1959.
But half a century before this date in 1908, Pearl Harbor, which had previously been an international port on the island of Oahu, became a base Navy USA.
It was in this place that the Second World War began for the Americans after the Japanese attack in December 1941.
Sights of Hawaii
Volcanoes of Hawaii
The main attraction of Hawaii - Hawaii Volcanoes Park(HVNP-Hawaii Volcanoes National Park), located on the island of Hawaii near the city of Hilo.
The UNESCO-listed park features two volcanoes, Kilauea (the world's most active volcano) and Mauna Loa (the world's most massive mountain), a museum dedicated to them, and petroglyphs carved into the hardened lava by ancient Hawaiians.
Maui Island
The city of Lahaina on the island of Maui is the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, which has retained its colonial flavor. Here is also one of the most big trees in the world 150 year old banyan tree, turned into a tree-grove, under the shade of which tourists and local residents love to relax.
Oaha Island
In the capital of Hawaii Honolulu (Oaha Island)
tourists usually visit Iolani Royal Palace, Manoa Falls, located in a picturesque tropical forest, Hanauma Bay (an extinct volcano crater), Lion Arboretum.
Particularly popular crater of the extinct volcano Diamond Head, where the famous TV series Lost was filmed
Also interesting observation deck at the Makapuu lighthouse, museum of islamic art at the Shangri-La mansion. At Moanalua Gardens there is the estate of one of the Hawaiian monarchs, a festival of the national hula dance is regularly held and a tree grows, which is the symbol of the Hitachi company.
Pearl Harbor
The world famous Pearl Harbor is located on the island of Oahu. An excursion to Pearl Harbor usually includes a visit to the memorial, a story about the sad day for Americans, December 7, 1941. After which you can see the US Navy from afar and either visit the battleship Missouri museum ship (the surrender of Japan was signed on it) or the memorial over the sunken by ship Arizona.
What else to do in the Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian Islands are known throughout the world primarily for their untouched nature and wonderful climate. Hawaii is the most popular among lovers active rest And aquatic species sports: diving, surfing, snorkeling, etc., the islands are also famous for their golf courses, which are considered one of the best in the world.
In the central Pacific Ocean (18°50'-28°15'N latitude and 154°40'-178°15'E longitude), the largest in Polynesia; forms the US state of Hawaii. It consists of 24 volcanic and coral islands, stretching from west-northwest to east-southeast for more than 5000 km. The total area is 16.6 thousand km 2. The largest islands are Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and the smaller ones are Kahoolawe, Lanai and Niihau. Population 1.3 million (2006); administrative center- Honolulu (on the island of Oahu).
Coral reefs stretch along the coasts, covered mainly by lava. In frozen lava under water there are caves, grottoes, tunnels. On the island of Molokai there is the world's highest sea cliff (cliff), height 990 m.
Relief and geological structure. The Hawaiian Islands are the surface part of the volcanic Hawaiian Ridge, rising 8000-11000 m above the ocean floor. The relief of the large islands is mountainous. The surface of the largest island of Hawaii (area 10.4 thousand km 2) is formed by fused basalt shields active volcanoes Mauna Kea (4205 m - the highest point of the Hawaiian Islands), Mauna Loa (4169 m), Hualalai (2521 m), Kilauea (1243 m) and the extinct Kohala volcano (1678 m). The slopes of the volcanoes are relatively flat. Near the coasts, lava abrasion terraces with coral limestones are common. The second largest island of Maui (area 1.9 thousand km 2) is formed by two volcanoes, including Haleakala (2500 m). The age of the large islands is 5-28 million years. The oldest underwater volcano, Kure, is located in the north-west of the archipelago. To the southeast of the island of Hawaii, at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, the youngest volcano, Loihi, recently appeared and began to grow rapidly (last eruption in 1996). The Hawaiian Islands arose as a result of the movement of the Pacific lithospheric plate to the northwest at a speed of 5 to 10 cm per year above the hot spot, which is now located under the island of Hawaii.
Climate, inland waters. The climate is tropical trade wind. Average temperatures in August on the island of Hawaii are 23-31 °C, on the island of Kauai 18-28 °C, in February 18-27 and 15-24 °C, respectively. Annual precipitation on windward slopes is 3500-4000 mm (on the island of Kauai up to 12,500 mm); on leeward - about 200 mm. Precipitation is short-lived, and hurricanes are frequent in autumn. Snow falls on the tops of the highest volcanoes in winter. Surface runoff poorly developed due to filtration of sediments into lavas; river network - only on large islands.
Soils, flora and fauna. The Hawaiian Islands have dark red ferrallitic and volcanic soils. Tropical rainforests cover the windward northeastern slopes of the volcanoes; the leeward slopes are covered with savannas and woodlands, and in some places deserts. On the peaks there are subalpine and alpine meadows. There are so-called kipuks - areas tropical forest surrounded by lava flows. Characterized by high endemism of flora and fauna. Over 1700 species are known higher plants(including those introduced by humans). Common palm trees include coconut, tree ferns, kamani, ohia, hau, kukui candle tree, hackberry, flowering shrubs(5 thousand varieties of hibiscus), acacia koa, orchids, tree-like lobelias (Bryamia, Cyanea). Pandanus, scevola, and tournefortia are found in coastal areas. The lower parts of the mountain slopes are occupied by plantations of sugar cane, pineapples, and coffee.
There are numerous parrots, megalegs, cuckoos, pigeons, swallows, white-eyes, and flycatchers. Several species of birds are endangered, including the Hawaiian nene goose, the Hawaiian owl, and many species of the Hawaiian flowerbird family. Among seabirds, gannets, frigatebirds, petrels, and albatrosses are common. More than 300 species are represented by endemics of the Hawaiian Islands - mollusks of the Achatinellid family. In coastal waters there are Hawaiian seals, humpback whales, green turtles, and over 600 species of tropical fish.
On the islands of Hawaii, on the slopes of the Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes, the Hawaiian Volcano national park, included in the World Heritage List, on the island of Maui - Haleakala National Park; in the waters of the Hawaiian Islands there is a national marine reserve for humpback whales. The Hawaiian Islands are a famous climatic resort. Diving and surfing are popular in their waters. Honolulu is an important hub for sea and air routes across the Pacific Ocean.
T. I. Kondratieva.
Historical sketch. The settlement of the Hawaiian Islands by Polynesians began in the mid-1st millennium AD. In 1778, the islands were discovered by the British navigator J. Cook, who named them the Sandwich Islands in honor of the First Lord of the Admiralty. At the time of discovery, there were several state entities with a population of about 300 thousand people. At the beginning of the 19th century, they were united by King Kamehameha I. After the expedition of I. F. Kruzenshtern and Yu. F. Lisyansky (1803-06), a plan arose to create Russian colonies on the Hawaiian Islands and include them in Russian Empire. In 1815-17, negotiations were held about this with Kamehameha I. In 1820, missionaries from the United States arrived in the Hawaiian Islands. As a result of their activities, religious pagan beliefs gradually gave way to Christianity. By the mid-19th century, the Hawaiian Islands had become the main base for American whaling; American companies began to export sandalwood from there and influenced the formation of power structures. In 1887, the US naval base Pearl Harbor was founded on the Hawaiian Islands. In 1893, with the assistance of American planters, the Hawaiian Queen Liliuokaloni was overthrown and the Hawaiian Republic was proclaimed on July 4, 1894. By the end of the 19th century, about 30 thousand indigenous people remained in the Hawaiian Islands. During the Spanish-American War of 1898, the United States annexed the Hawaiian Islands (7/7/1898) and granted them “territory” status on 7/14/1900. Since 1959, Hawaii has been the 50th US state.
E. B. Shashina.
Lit.: Ignatiev G.M. Tropical Islands of the Pacific Ocean. M., 1979; Pacific Ocean. L., 1981; The origin and evolution of Pacific island biotas, New Guinea to Eastern Polynesia, patterns and processes / Ed. A. Keast and S. E. Miller. , 1996.
The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of 8 amazing islands that every tourist dreams of visiting. More than 7 million people visit this tropical paradise in the middle of the North Pacific every year. Hawaii is the 50th US state.Capital: Honolulu
Official language: English
Currency unit: USD
Climate:
The climate in Hawaii is tropical. It is divided into dry summers, from May to October, and rainier winters, from October to April. Temperatures rise to 32°C in summer and 21°C in winter. Hurricanes and storms typically hit this region from June to November.
All year round average temperature The water level is +23-28°C, so you can swim here at any time of the year.
Time:
Time difference from Moscow - 13 hours
How to get to the Hawaiian Islands:
The most convenient way to get to Hawaii from Russia is by regular flight to Los Angeles. Then getting to Honolulu on the island of Oahu either by plane will take about 5 hours, or in 3 days by ocean liner. If you are heading to neighboring islands, you can reach them on inter-island flights. Flight time is from 20 minutes to an hour.
Visa to Hawaii
A US visa is required to visit Hawaii. List of documents for obtaining a visa to the US Embassy.
- A foreign passport valid for at least 6 months after crossing the state border.
- An old passport (and its copy), if visas to the USA, Canada, Great Britain have already been issued or a Schengen visa has been affixed.
- On the embassy website, fill out the online form DS-160 separately for each applicant, as well as the children indicated in the passport.
- Certificate of employment indicating position, salary, length of service (at least 1 year) with a stamp and signature of the manager and chief accountant.
- Certificate of income from the place of work (on the organization’s letterhead with a signature and seal) indicating the position, wages and contact information (address, telephone); For temporarily unemployed people, it is necessary to provide other documents certifying the person’s solvency - credit cards, bank statements, etc. For children - birth certificate. For students - a certificate from the place of study.
- Health insurance policy.
- Reservation / original air ticket with fixed arrival and departure dates
Customs regulations
Before crossing the border is issued customs declaration which must be filled out.
You can carry duty free:
- A citizen over 21 years of age can carry up to 200 cigarettes (one block) or 50 cigars or tobacco (2 kg).
- 1 liter of alcoholic drinks. The import of absinthe and drinks containing artemisia absinthium is prohibited.
- The amount of imported currency is not limited, but banknotes and checks exceeding $10,000 must be declared.
- Gifts up to $100 per person. Cigarettes and alcoholic drinks are not included in this type of goods.
- You are allowed to carry personal items (photo equipment, laptops, mobile devices, cloth)
- pets or birds must have an international veterinary certificate with a veterinary control stamp upon leaving the country of origin. Upon arrival in the Hawaiian Islands, the animals will undergo quarantine (up to 120 days) and will also be implanted with a microchip, issued by the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA).
Prohibited for import:
- Without appropriate permissions customs authorities The import of bladed weapons and firearms, explosives, drugs, psychotropic substances, some medicines, agricultural products, fruits, dairy products, toxic substances and poisons, rare animals and birds, products made from them, as well as any extremist materials is prohibited.
Important! If prohibited items are found on the territory of the United States that are not specified in the declaration, they will be confiscated from their owner, and he will be fined $300.
Transport
The most popular transportation in Hawaii to get to any attraction or settlement islands - car. Car rental here is one of the cheapest in the United States, but when using this service, remember to follow traffic rules. If you don't have a driver's license, take a taxi or use regular buses.
Between the islands, as a rule, air or sea communications are established. A flight from one island to another does not take even 30 minutes, but tickets are more expensive than a ferry.
Main cities and holiday destinations:
Largest islands: Oahu , Hawaii (Big Island), Maui, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai
About 7,000,000 people a year come to the resorts of the Hawaiian Islands annually. Tourists from all over the world are captivated by the variety of types of recreation. After all, each island has its own flavor and is interesting in its own way. For example, the island of Maui, rich in its underwater world And strong winds, simply ideal for diving and windsurfing enthusiasts. The island of Hawaii, with its Volcanoes National Park, is definitely a destination for hikers. Excellent beaches, picturesque and unique nature, unique national flavor, fashionable restaurants and hotels where you can be offered master classes in cooking Hawaiian cuisine or taught local dances, excellent golf courses, the Hawaiian Islands have everything you need for a perfect vacation .
Attractions
Oahu Island
The capital of the 50th US state, Honolulu, is located on the southern coast of the island of Oahu. In the summer, one of the most popular beaches in the world, Waikiki, is a great place to relax. And in winter, when big waves come to the coast, it becomes the surfing capital of the world. The huge volcanic crater Diamond Head, which went extinct 200,000 years ago, also attracts the attention of thousands of tourists. To the west of the city is one of the island's most famous landmarks - Pearl Harbor with the battleship Arizona. The island is also famous for the fact that it was here that the 44th President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama, was born.
HawaiiorBig Island
It is considered the southernmost point of the United States and, despite the fact that this island is the youngest in the archipelago, largest island in Hawaii. The fantastically picturesque landscape of the Waipio Valley, five volcanoes, two of which are active, the highest mountain in the world, Mauna Kea, beautiful beach in the world of Papakolea with a unique green sand - this island is full of natural attractions that you will remember for a lifetime.
IslandMaui
The next largest island in the archipelago and the second most popular in Hawaii. Arriving on the island, you will be greeted by an ascent to the three-kilometer height of the Haleakal volcanic crater, which is located in the National Park of the same name, swimming in waterfalls, endlessly beautiful panoramas and sunsets of the Hana coast. You can watch humpback whales on tour boats, and if you like surfing and diving, then the kilometer-long sandy beach of Kaanapali and Wailea is at your service.
IslandKauai
The most “Hawaiian” island that attracts all lovers of active recreation from all over the planet. Here you will see sandy beaches, canyons, impenetrable jungles, mountains, mysterious gorges, fertile lands where tropical fruits, coffee and sugar cane. After visiting the island, you simply must travel to the second largest canyon in the United States, Waimea, and enjoy the picturesque landscapes of its valleys. It is also worth exploring by helicopter or boat the unique Na Pali coast with its rippled rocks, which we saw in the films “King Kong” and “Jurassic Park”. As you walk, you will definitely meet dolphins or turtles along the way. And not far from the golden Haena Beach there is a giant cave called Maniniholo dry cave, which goes several hundred meters deep. In summer you can enjoy swimming on tropical reefs, but winter period with him big waves Great for surfing.
IslandLanai
The island received its second name “Pineapple Island” thanks to the pineapple plantation that previously occupied most of the island. Now its courses are excellent for playing golf. The calm atmosphere of the island pacifies the tourist and immerses him in the unique Hawaiian flavor. Taking a jeep, you can visit the stone Garden of the Gods with a “Martian” landscape, the ruins of the ancient Hawaiian village of Kaunolu, you can also take a boat trip to see wild dolphins in Manele Bay, go diving and dive to underwater lava tubes.
IslandMolokai
The most “quiet” of all the islands of the archipelago. On it you will not find resorts, developed infrastructure or high buildings. But your attention will definitely be attracted by the highest coastal cliffs in the world, Pali Molokai (1,200m), from which you will see a view that you will not find anywhere else in the world. You will also be offered hiking through the beautiful Halawa Valley, kayaking to coral reefs, horseback riding and cycling to Kalaupapa National Historical Park.
National cuisine
Hawaiian cuisine is international in nature, and in the local menu you can notice the best culinary features from all over the world. But, what is it worth to taste a pig or wild boar baked in an earthen oven at sunset, certainly with the national dance “hula” or with an enchanting fire show. The name of all this splendor is “luau”.
What's a Hawaiian party without tropical cocktails? At your service are “Mai Tai”, “Lover’s flower”, “Hawaiian tropics” and all kinds of banana and mango cocktails.
Of course, no Hawaiian menu is complete without seafood. It is worth trying the popular smoked salmon salad “lami lami” with cayenne pepper, tomatoes and green onions. Scallops in batter, squid salads and cutlets, crab meat - Hawaii is a paradise for fish lovers.
In local eateries, “Plate lunch” is one of the most popular dishes. The composition is simple: meat with teryaki sauce, Fried fish in batter and salad.
Hawaiians love to use coconut in their delicious desserts: puddings, donuts, coconut milk jelly and kulolo casserole made from grated coconut and crushed taro corms.
Russian Embassy in the Hawaiian Islands.
Honorary Consul of Russia in the State of Hawaii
4117 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816,
USA (1-808) 737-5248