Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Tiki Travel Great Activities to do on Tropical Islands.

Great Activities to do on Tropical Islands

Author: Matthew Kepnes

Tropical islands provide a wide range of activities for vacationers. Depending on what you're interested in, there is an island in the world for you. The number of activities available for vacationers depends on the size of the island and its location in the world.

Most islands offer the standards: snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, and kayaking. Larger islands such as Bali, Hawaii, and Reunion offer many more activities such as hiking, jungle trekking, wild life safaris, and surfing. In fact, surfing is a widespread activity on many of the largest and most popular destinations in the world. Surfing is a very physical sport where beach goers learn to ride the waves and stand up on a board. It's very hard but a great work out and lessons can be done very cheaply. For those who want something less challenging, you can always go body boarding. Body boarding is when you get a small board and lay on it, letting the wave take you in. It is very fun.

Jungle trekking allows people a chance to see the local flora and fauna and get out of the sun for a day. However, it is only the larger islands, most notably the ones in the pacific region, that offer this activity as many other islands in the world tend to be small and don't offer the extensive amount of jungles and wildlife that these large islands can. Some of the best islands to hike around include Hawaii, Bali, Fiji, Bora Bora, Reunion, and Cebu. You'll be able to work up a great sweat for when you come back, taking a cool refreshing dip the ocean.

By far the most popular activities involve the ocean. Vacationers look forward to exploring the ocean and seeing the vast reefs and abundant fish that inhabit the waters beneath the surface. Some of the best diving in the world can be found in the Seychelles, the Maldives, Bali, Thailand, and Australia. For those not interested in scuba diving, there is always snorkeling. Snorkelers simply float on top of the water with a mask and fins and stare down and look at the wildlife below.

For adventurous people, you can go sailing or fishing. Many tropical islands offer sailing tours to see dolphins or whales and sunset trips for couples and honeymooners looking to add romance into their trip. You can rent on or have someone take you out. For those looking to fish, you can also rent a boat and head out into the ocean to catch dinner. A lot islands offer deep sea fishing where you can catch "the big one." You'll be able to eat for a week when you do!

Beaches offer a wide variety of activities beyond just getting a tan. For those interested in traveling to islands, it's important to thoroughly research the type of beach activities you want. For those looking to just relax, you can build sandcastles, get a massage, order some fruit drinks and just get a tan. While the majority of islands can accommodate your needs, for those looking for more active island adventures need to look for large islands or large chains of islands so you can get a wide variety of activities to do.

About the Author:
Matt finds the
best tropical islands in the world and writes about them. He spends most of his days on the beach and in the water. His favorite beach activity is scuba diving and, while he loves most islands, his favorite are Ko Lipe, the Gili Islands, and Hawaii to name just a few. He loves the surfing on Bali the best.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Great Activities to do on Tropical Islands 

Beaches, Tropical Beaches, Scuba Diving, Tropical Islands, Snorkeling, Island Activites


Saturday, May 9, 2009

Tiki Tours and Attractions Around Hawaii

Tiki Tours and Attractions Around Hawaii

By James R Shaw

Located over 2,000 miles away from the nearest landfall, The Eight Islands comprising the state of Hawaii are the most remote island chain in the world. Hawaii consists of eight major islands, and over 100 minor islands, which are strung across the Pacific Ocean.

The eight major islands are Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and Niihau. Tiki tours and attractions are available across the islands of Hawaii.

Here are some of the Tiki attractions you should check out when you are in Hawaii:

Consider a visit to the La Marianas. The modestly priced Las Marianas is a very popular Tiki bar. You can join the many tourists that enjoy a refreshing tropical cocktail while surrounded by all things Tiki. It's located near the airport on Sand Island Access Road, and is a secret spot where the Oahu locals meet. Large glass float lamps set the mood, along with fishing nets, the carvings and all of the delightful vintage Hawaiian coconut and pineapple kitsch. La Mariana is a true museum of Hawaiian art, souvenirs and the South Seas. They are located on Kalihi.

@ La Marianas

On Oahu's North Shore, The Polynesian Cultural Center has an impressive collection of the giant wooden Tiki figures.

Polynesian Cultural Center - Pageant of the Long Canoes - Dancers

Maui's Tiki Bar, Located on Kaanapali Parkway in Lahaina, is a popular destination. They serve up specialty tropical cocktails and fresh fruit smoothies along with Hawaiian entertainment in the Tiki Courtyard. Maui has many Tiki Tours, although you won't see as many as on the Big Island and on Oahu.

You Should Also Check Out Tiki's Grill & Bar, recommended by Frommer's Travel Guide. Tiki's Grill & Bar is located at 2570 Kalakaua Ave in the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel on Waikiki, on the second floor of the hotel. The best time to visit and grab a table where you can see the view is just before sunset.

Tiki's Bar & Grill in Oahu

For a piece of Tiki memorabilia, visit the Mai Tai Bar. The Mai Tai Bar serves their drinks in Tiki 3 faced buckets!

During the month of May, Maui's Signature Cultural Heritage Event at Kamehameha Iki Park features live carving events of canoes and Tiki Statues.

About Tiki:

Tiki culture is originally Polynesian. In Hawaiian folklore, Tiki statues play a large role. Carved Tiki statues or pendants are sold as good luck charms. Tiki carvings and sculptures make for unique decorations, while small Tiki pendants are marketed as good luck charms.

Tikis symbolize Hawaii in many ways just as much as beaches and lava lamps. Wherever you go, you can't avoid seeing Tiki figures and collectibles. The piercing eyes and the menacing grin enchant both natives and tourists of Hawaii.

While vacationing in Hawaii, make sure you enjoy the various Tiki events. You can also check with your hotel front desk and any of the friendly locals, who will be glad to help you out - or pick up the local Hawaiian newspapers and see what's going on in the wide world of Tiki culture.

Royal Tiki specializes in genuine Hawaiian-made Tiki masks, Statues and Signs.

Our
Tiki Statues will accent a tiki bar nicely!

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=James_R_Shaw

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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The Start of Tiki Travel Destinations.

Welcome! Aloha!
We will be gearing this site as a archival database of tiki travel destinations in the United States.  We will be grouping them by state.  
For a extra something on vacation, or a rite of tiki pilgrimage, we can help chart your path.

MISSION:  
1. To keep the spirit fire of tiki alive.

Things we will cover.
1. Vintage tiki bars and sites of holy tiki pilgrimage.
2. New tiki bars.
3. Places that posses a spirit of tiki.
4. Relics of past tiki palaces.
5. Traveler reviews.

(COMING SOON)  we are  just getting started.

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