Thursday, May 8, 2008

10 Fun Facts About Hawaii

1) Hawaii has eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the "Big Island" of Hawaii.

2) Hawaii is the most isolated population center on earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.

3) Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee.

4) More than one-third of the world's commercial supply of pineapples comes from Hawaii.

5) From east to west, Hawaii is the widest state in the United States.

6) The Hawaiian Islands mountain range tops are the biggest in the world.

7) Honolulu's zenith star (the star that rises directly above it) is named Arcturus. The Hawaiians called it Hokule'a (Hoo koo lay uh).

8) The first Asian-American in the U.S. Senate was Hawaii's Hiram Fong. Senator Fong was descended from Chinese immigrants.

9) Hawaii was the 50th state admitted to the U.S. union on August 20, 1959.

10) Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time). There is no daylight savings time. Hawaiian time runs two hours behind Pacific Standard Time, and five hours behind Eastern Standard Time.

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One lavish vacation a year is what every one looks forward to, a chance to get away from work and their daily routines. And the one place that most of them don't mind visiting is the Walt Disney World in Florida. Whether they are a child or an adult, it makes them happy and gives them something to look forward to. Since different people have different interests, this theme park offers all kinds of entertainment and adventure.

You can either go for an affordable and relaxing Walt Disney vacation or try and get one of those rare cheap Disney Vacation Club depending on what you prefer. When you have decided on your holiday destination, thereon comes the planning of other minute details. Make sure to have someone help you with the planning lest you are left dealing with all the details on your own.

If cost is not a restriction, you can go all the way and enjoy every single luxury available, everything from a 4bedroom villa on the beach to the spa facilities. When you rent a private villa through a website, you can choose the other amenities you want to go with it, either a private pool or some of the other services. They have a shuttle that operates from these villas to the main Disney World, so you can save on money spent on transport.

Inside the theme park, be sure to reach the most popular park early to grab passes or maybe get your FASTPASS. If you are keen on exploring The Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Castle, you need to prioritize which one of their offerings you want to visit first. There is the Main Street USA, where you go back in time and walk along the streets as they were in the 19th century or earlier. Everything from the horse trams to gas lights greet you along the streets which are filled with parades and restaurants. It houses the Main Street Family fun day parade where visitors can participate and be one with the performers. Winds through the lanes towards Town square before coming to a grand finale at the City hall.

You can grab a bite to eat at the Plaza restaurant or the Crystal Palace, which has a buffet for kids and all your favorite cartoon characters. Meals here would cost anywhere from $15-$60 per person, so be careful while ordering and don't go overboard. They have an extravagant breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, and some specially designed Disney Character based items for children.

Another area in the Magic Kingdom not to be missed while relishing your Walt Disney World vacation is the Liberty Square. Here, you can take a peek into the American history at the Hall of Presidents or get spooked at the Haunted Mansion or enjoy a lazy boat ride through the park. You can pick up a few trinkets to take back home from the Heritage House and a wide choice of home wares and eats from Yankee Trader.

Ian Wilkie is an author of many Affordable Disney Vacation articles related too Deal Disney Family Vacation & Discount Disney Package Vacation and owner of - My Affordable Disney Vacation your one-stop online resource for Affordable Walt Disney World Resort Vacation information.

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