Paradise in the Pacific

I recently had the extreme pleasure of traveling with my family to visit the island paradise of Hawaii. Actually, I should say islands, because there are several islands in the state of Hawaii, each with its own features. On this trip, we spent most of our time on Maui, leaving us a good excuse for a return visit to explore the other islands!

Diving in Molokini crater was a breathtaking experience - especially when the shark swam beneath us! Another meaningful experience, but in a very different vein, took place when we visited Oahu to tour Pearl Harbor. Although a somber excursion, it is not to be missed.

If you are wondering if Hawaii should be your next vacation spot, visit the links below for a preview of what Paradise in the Pacific has to offer! Take a look at

The State of Hawaii

Islands: Oahu    Maui    The Big Island (Hawaii)    Lanai    Molokai    Kauai

Ed Wiens, University of Waterloo.

Please e-mail questions and comments to ewiens@uwaterloo.edu