The Best Hawaiian Trips Include Luxury Vacation Rentals
March 20, 2007. The L.A. Times featured a big spread in this weekend's travel section focusing on Hawaii, that perennial travel favorite. The articles highlight the diversity of activities and attractions, but especially underscore the adventurous side of these Pacific islands.
A story about night-time deep-water diving off Hawaii's Big Island really spurs the imagination. The author participated in one in which he saw a variety of strange ocean wildlife, all the time looking over his shoulder in case an unwelcome creature should swim along.
"A breathless step into the cold, solemn darkness… a Venus girdle floats by, a translucent ribbon about 2 feet long that moves in the water like a woman's windblown silk scarf. The creature's edges are outlined in kinetic rainbows…"
Another article featured the Na Pali Coast on the island of Kaui. This is the steep, rugged, lush coast that serves as the backdrop for the television series "Lost" and countless shipwreck movies. Listen to the description of this trail:
"One misstep would have led to a twisted ankle, a wrenched knee or worse: To our left was sheer free fall, an elevator chute into open space."
OK, OK. What about something for us normal folks?
Those of us who want to return home alive will find each of the islands to have plenty of attractions that are perfectly safe. And the great thing about Hawaii is the ease of travel between them all. Thanks to the new Superferry, trips between Kaui, Oahu and Maui will be easier than ever before.
