Last summer, my family had the opportunity to go on a cruise around Hawaii, where we stopped at many different islands within the week. Of all the things one would here about Hawaii: the beaches, the food, the people, and the weather, it can be difficult to explain exactly what about the area I liked the most because each trait amalgamated so well to create a great experience. Though it can be difficult to choose the best part of the trip, there were three key things that stood out to me when compared to any other location: the inland areas, the food, and of course, the beaches.
The cruise we went on featured great shore-trips where we had the chance to go inland and try out things such as river kayaking, rappelling down waterfalls, and biking on volcanos. It gives a great sense of what the area is really about as opposed to tourism.
The food itself was different because of the freshness it exuded. Each morning there was an array of different fruits available for breakfast that had been gotten fresh from the island that morning. There was a real body of flavor to each piece as opposed to fruit obtained at a supermarket in the middle of Oklahoma.
Finally: the beaches. When we went, I had the chance to swim in the ocean, run on the sand, and collapse in a chair under the hot sun, with a refreshing surf right in front of me. We ate coconut shrimp and drank lemonade in our chairs and relaxed.
On vacations, people always want to do something. They always want to maximize the opportunity of what's going on, and it can feel stressful to try and accomplish everything. At the end of a vacation, when they've accomplished everything, they still feel tired and wonder what happened. And maybe that's the best part about Hawaii: it invites you to relax more.
The cruise we went on featured great shore-trips where we had the chance to go inland and try out things such as river kayaking, rappelling down waterfalls, and biking on volcanos. It gives a great sense of what the area is really about as opposed to tourism.
The food itself was different because of the freshness it exuded. Each morning there was an array of different fruits available for breakfast that had been gotten fresh from the island that morning. There was a real body of flavor to each piece as opposed to fruit obtained at a supermarket in the middle of Oklahoma.
Finally: the beaches. When we went, I had the chance to swim in the ocean, run on the sand, and collapse in a chair under the hot sun, with a refreshing surf right in front of me. We ate coconut shrimp and drank lemonade in our chairs and relaxed.
On vacations, people always want to do something. They always want to maximize the opportunity of what's going on, and it can feel stressful to try and accomplish everything. At the end of a vacation, when they've accomplished everything, they still feel tired and wonder what happened. And maybe that's the best part about Hawaii: it invites you to relax more.
Lanikai Beach- Oahu, Hawaii. Source: Wikimedia Commons
AGREED about Hawaii, Sean! We lived there my freshman year of high school (in Hawaii Kai neighborhood of Honolulu on Oahu)... my favorite thing was snorkeling in Hanauma Bay! Now I just need to find an excuse to go back. :-)
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