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Hawaii is a top holiday hot spot and one of the many reasons that people visit this island each year is because of the fact that it is rich in culture and history. This history comes in many way shapes and forms, but can be experienced by taking one of the many Pearl Harbor tours. Pearl Harbor tours, offer holiday makers the chance to relive what happened back in the war years, and see just how it affected Hawaii as a whole.

What would I expect to get as part of a Pearl Harbor Tour?

· Many tours will take you along to the visitor centre first, where you will be left alone to take in the history for around 2 hours. You will get to see all of the exhibits within the visitor centre as well as watch a documentary movie which centres around the goings on when the Japanese attacked back in 1941.
· Some tours take you on a short ride on board a Navy boat and you can browse through models, photos, artefacts prior to boarding to prepare you for your visit aboard the vessel.
· Many trips take you through the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery, which is in the middle of an extinct volcano also known as Puowaina Crater. This area is thought to be the site of many secret burials by the Ali’i.

What else is there to do in Hawaii?

Hawaii is made up of 6 different islands, all of which are rich in history and culture and have much to see and do. There are plenty of different tours which operate to and from each of the islands, one of the island’s – the Big Island, is made up of 5 different volcano’s and is still active to this day. There are plenty of tours which centre around this destination.

If sight seeing is not your thing, then you could always go snorkeling, to one of the many fantastic locations in and around Hawaii, where you can experience the different sort of fish that there are in the clear blue waters, which surround Hawaii. Helicopter rides are also on offer, these are great for if you are not a keen walker and you want to experience Hawaii from a different angle. These rides truly do offer panoramic views of the island and all it has to offer.

Where would I find out more information about Hawaii?

The internet is a fantastic source of information, and offers you all you need to know about what it actually on offer in Hawaii. Simply put a the Hawaii into a search engine and you will find there is a whole host of information out there for you to look at.

However, if you are wanting a destination which is a little closer to home, then why not visit Ireland. Like Hawaii, Ireland is also rich in culture and diversity and well worth looking at as a travel destination.