Maui coast in Hawaii
We have told you before about the many charms of the American archipelago of Hawaii, from its delicious gastronomic idiosyncrasies, to keys to discovering the best that any of its islands has to offer. What you may not have known is that they are an ideal Christmas destination. Of course, you won't be able to take your snowboard or snowshoes with you, but if you don't mind dedicating yourself to sports a little warmer, Hawaii has everything you need to enjoy a completely non-white Christmas.
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO EXCHANGE SNOW FOR WATER AND WOOL SWEATERS FOR SWIMWEAR
Who said you can't go to the beach in winter? You just have to choose the beach in the right corner of the planet, of course. For long mystery novel reading sessions with the sound of the waves in the background , plus views of the sunset that take your breath away, nothing like the sand of Waikiki in Honolulu . It is the most touristic part of these islands, but in Hawaii, even the tourist center has its charm.
If you feel like more, take a good dip and see if you are lucky enough to be able to swim with turtles, also in Oahu but on its northwest coast, it opts for Kawela Bay. If the experience leaves you energized, continue touring these beaches in a southerly direction and perhaps you will recognize some of them. the lost locations . And, in any case and even if you are not a seriéfilo, in Sunset Beach You will have a second chance to see sea turtles in their environment.
Waikiki in Honolulu
Surfers who still need to learn can do so on the friendly but no less swell-filled beaches of western Maui. Lahaina either kaanapali They are two of the best options. Although slightly more experienced surfers may prefer the North Shore of Oahu.
Those who want to use that Go Pro for the first time that the Three Kings brought them last year and that they had stored in a drawer, can take it snorkeling and capture with it a Lau Hau yellow or a Kickakapu Kapuhili Bank . Putting your head underwater in Hawaii is practical synonymous with seeing lively and colorful beings for sure. The Honolua Bay , on Maui, not only has adorable sea creatures guaranteed, it's also safe and sheltered enough for even inexperienced swimmers.
And the aquatic offer doesn't even end there because, if fresh water really suits you, you can always choose to kayak around one of the rivers of kauai What Wailua either Hanalei.
Known as 'the queen's bathtub' these calm, clear waters are created naturally at high tide in Hanalei, Kauai
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO ENTER THE NEW YEAR DETERMINED TO KEEP THEIR RESOLUTIONS
If you have decided to be fitter this year and try to appreciate what surrounds you more often, consider daring with a hiking trail filled with very carpe diem moments on the north shore of **Kauai**. They are just over 17 kilometers in one direction along the beautiful Na Pali Coast . An experience that will force you to disconnect from the world (basically because there is no mobile coverage and because you will have to be very aware of where you put your feet), for which you will have to carry everything on your shoulder (from a tent or sleeping bag to water or food) and that will fill you with strength and vitality for the new year.
When you finish your spiritual adventure you can recharge your batteries with some Hawaiian-Mediterranean tapas at Bar Acuda. Nothing like a carpaccio from there or a pickled octopus with olive oil to reaffirm your proposals to eat better and healthier in 2017.
Bar Acuda (the select stop)
If you prefer a somewhat less extreme Hawaiian adventure, the best is the island of maui and its hiking trails in the exuberant western zone, with paths such as ohai either Waihee Ridge that hardly make you sweat. They are routes that will allow you to wear your mountain boots for the first time without having to take the tent with you. And exercise will be more than enough excuse to browse the aisles of the Farmer's Market Maui supermarket and vegan paradise. It will be difficult to find a wedge of cheese and impossible to get a steak, but you can enjoy one of their freshly made fruit juices or simply a papaya or passion fruit from organic farming and kilometer zero.
Beaches and hotels that invite you to rest in Maui
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO RESPECT THAT CONSUMER CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
If with the topic of healthy food and adventure sports you already cover your ambitions for the coming year, but you also fancy an old-fashioned Christmas with excessive purchases of all kinds of things, don't worry. Hawaii will not disappoint you. In Maui the malls ** Whalers Village ** and The Shops at Wailea They are commercial paradises both to get a new bikini, and to get some sandals, sunglasses or a little dress. As well as offering both incredible views of the beach and the Pacific.
Cocktails at Whalers Village
In Waikiki you will have to "make do" with the Kalakaua Avenue . Its offerings are perhaps a little higher than Maui's in terms of number of stores, and the ocean is actually only a block away. In addition, you can always get away from the more touristy area and go into downtown Honolulu and some of its art galleries for indigenous and somewhat more unique (or less globalized) purchases.
And for last minute gifts, postcards, chocolate covered macadamia nuts, Solar protection , glasses to do snorkeling (and that you may not use again) or just to browse (although we doubt that you will end up leaving without buying anything) go into any of the little shops of the type abc bazaar of these islands. A paradise both for compulsive buyers and for those in need of that item they forgot to pack. Plus a constant reminder that you're in Hawaii.
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Hawaii: a classic that does not fail