Hawaiian Islands are one of the most beautiful place on earth. Encircled by white sandy

beaches dotted with swaying palm trees, the islands evoke images of paradise. (See map #1)

(In here, I'll talk mainly about Oahu Island)

Oahu is the most popular island for visitors. Hawaii's capital, Honolulu, is on this

vibrant Island, which is also the home of some of the world's finest hotels,

restaurants, boutiques and museums. Nightlife here offers everything from exciting

Polynesian revues to hot dance club to symphony concerts. (see map #2)

Though other parts of the sprawling Pacific group called Polynesia were settled

as far back as 1000BC,it wasn't until 500AD that anyone bothered to beach

themselves permanently in Hawaii. Early colonizers included the Tahitians, who

repeatedly sailed a mere 2700mi (4350km) to dump more people and supplies on

their new rocks. Animism, already a big hit in Hawaii, became even more significant

in the 12th century when a powerful kahuna (priest) introduced human sacr

Hula halaus (schools) and many Hawaiian artists and craftspeople are returning to

era. Between 1990 and 1993, total visitor arrivals to the state fell by 847,000, or 12

Hawaii is currently recovering from its worst tourism slump in the post-World War II

was set down by their chiefs and their priests. They worshiped and feared a group of

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Island Oahu, Climate Hawaii's, Japan China, Americans Soon, Traditional Hawaiian, War II, Hawaii English, Hawaiian Islands, Olympus Economy, Pacific Rim, traditional hawaiian, hawaiian culture, traditional hawaiian culture,
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