Hawaii Family Vacation-Enjoy 3 Unique Adventures

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 ·

By Ted Felber

Vacationing in Hawaii with your family will give everyone memories which will last forever. There is so much to do there that you will never run out of things to do during your vacation. Hawaii has been referred to as "Paradise" so you may think you have traveled to a whole new land. In a way, you did as it's culture is so different from what we experience at home. Your children will love the opportunity to experience it and the unique activities it has to offer.

Hawaii Family Vacation: Tropical Water Adventures

A fun and inexpensive aquatic adventure your family will enjoy is snorkeling. Go with the kids in the shallow water and look for colorful fish and other marine life which frequents the coral reefs.

Don't forget to bring some underwater cameras so your kids can get pictures of the wonderful things they will see. Also, bring along a waterproof fish ID card and play a game to see how many of the fish each kid can spot. The funnest thing of all is swimming with the dolphins up close and personal which you can do at Oahus Sea Life Park. There is also a seal waiting to shake your hand.

Love tropical fish, but uncomfortable with the water?

Visit the Maui Ocean Center which is the largest tropical reef aquarium in the country to walk underwater through an acrylic tunnel. You will see all kinds of fish to include tiger sharks and Hawaii's largest predators.

Hawaii Family Vacation: Volcano Adventures

Get up close and personal to a volcano which many people consider to be the high point of their vacation. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island is the place to go. Volcanoes have been active there for 7,000 years and you will see how they have transformed the island.

The Big Island has terrain ranging from snow-capped mountains to tropical beaches and lush rain forests. Even though you are in Hawaii, a coat may be necessary as the temperature can get down to 30 degrees on the mountain top.

There are tours which you can book a Volcano Sightseeing Tour online and walk with a guide to Kilauea considered to most active volcano in the world. There are spectacular views along the way, but there is nothing like seeing with your own eyes a molten flow of lava at 2.000 degrees.

Hawaii Family Vacation: Stars & Sky Adventures

More great adventures on the Big Island, and this is an unforgettable one. On Mauna Kea is on of the most power telescopes in the world. Mauna Kea is also one of the tallest mountains in the world including it's underwater depth. One of the greatest things you can experience is watching the stard and the sky from this telescope. Your family will not soon forget this adventure.

You won't want to miss the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii located in the town of Hilo. They have a 52 foot domed planetarium on which is displayed incredible multimedia shows that will inspire and educate your children.

Also, here is the Sky Scan 3D Imaging System. It receives unbelievable 3D images from the telescopes at Mauna Kea and projects them. A trip through the whole galaxy can be taken without leaving Hawaii. All this and more from the Imiloa 4D2U theater.

Whether its watching a volcanic eruption, relaxing on the beach or watching the stars, Hawaii is a place of endless possibilities and many adventures. There's always something great to do on your family vacation in Hawaii, and once you visit, you'll want to return again and again!

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