Kauai, Oahu, Maui Flashcards

(44 cards)

1
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A popular way to view Kauai’s spectacular interior is ____.

A

by helicopter.

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2
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Site of rugged cliffs, sea caves, and valleys

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Napali

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3
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Hikers, camper and backpackers gravitate towards

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Napali Coast

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4
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This is a cave accessible only by boat

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Fern Grotto

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5
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What is known as “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific”?

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Waimea

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6
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Those seeking seclusion and an excellent hotel will find it

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in Princeville

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7
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Clients seeking a sunny vacation in a deluxe resort area will find it

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in Poipu

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8
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This is the site of some of the finest white-sand beaches

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Poipu

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9
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What is one of Kauai’s most popular and scenic visitor attractions?

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Kokee State Park

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10
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Those looking for moderately priced accommodations will find them here:

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Coconut Coast

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11
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The First Lady of Waikiki, opened in 1901 & the first beachfront resort on Waikiki

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Westin Moana Surfrider

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Waikiki’s Pink Lady, also owned by Matson, this hotel welcomed movie stars such as Shirley Temple, Carole Lombard, Douglas Fairbanks, and Mary Pickford.

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The Royal Hawaiian

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One of Waikiki’s original hotels, chosen by Travel & Leisure readers as a top hotel every year since the survey’s inception

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The Halekulani

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14
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This resort has 4,000 guest rooms, a spectacular location on Duke Kahanamoku Beachore, and more than 16,00 colorful mosaic tiles depicting the rainbow.

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Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa

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15
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Located on a beach in the Honolulu’s exclusive Kahala area, east of Diamond Head, guests can swim with the hotel’s dolphins and share space with exotic fish and sea turtles in a saltwater lagoon.

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Kahala Hotel & Resort

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16
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An all-inclusive vacation destination offering children’s activities and programs with a focus on Magical Experiences

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Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa (aka Ko Olina)

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17
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Where would a luau would not have taken place?

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Punchbowl

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18
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Name a well-known shopping center on Oahu?

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Ala Moana Center

19
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Which hotel in Waikiki was built first?

20
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At what stage of development is the activity of golf on Oahu?

A

a major activity with many courses

21
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What is a good transportation option for visitors on Oahu?

22
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Where are most hotels on Oahu located?

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on or near Waikiki Beach

23
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About what percent of Hawaii’s total population does the island of Oahu comprise?

24
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True or False, the summit of Diamond Head can be reached by TheBus

25
What is the best place in Honolulu to view Western and Asian art?
Honolulu Museum of Art
26
What is the Polynesian Cultural Center?
theme park featuring seven South Pacific societies
27
How many miles would it take to circle most of the island of Oahu?
227 miles
28
Valley Isle or Magic Isle is which Island?
Maui
29
In ancient Hawaiian society the high and lesser chiefs were called this
alii
30
In ancient Hawaiian society, the rulers governed with divine power called this
mana
31
In ancient Hawaiian society, priests class was called this
kahuna
32
In ancient Hawaiian society, commoner class was called this
makaainana
33
In ancient Hawaiian society, Alii were full of mana and could place and remove curse or taboo on objects. These curses were called this.
kapu
34
What is Lele Kawa?
cliff diving off Black Rock ceremony to prove strength
35
The west-facing fertile upper slopes of Haleakala are locally called what?
Upcountry
36
When is a special time for visitors to arrive at the top of Haleakala?
sunrise
37
About how many feet above sea level is Haleakala?
10,000 feet
38
Which of the towns have their own airport on Maui?
Kahului, Kapalua, and Hana
39
What is the purpose of a very popular boat trip on Maui?
whale-watching
40
Which of the following is the former whaling port that once was the capital of all Hawaii?
Lahaina
41
It is about a _______ drive to the top of Haleakala.
two-hour
42
In Maui, _________ is a quiet town near the end of the road, where the spirit of old Hawaii is still alive.
Hana
43
On Maui, this is a master-planned resort community on the southwest coast known for its beaches and golf courses.
Wailea
44
__________ is located in west Maui with the largest concentration of hotels and resorts on the island and a famous beach destination.
Kaanapali