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Creation of additional pages for my assignment! Did a three page layout with story line about the feature story on Hawaii!

Here is the additional work with references

Here is the story which I have written based from one of the sites:

Hawaii

Intro

The beautiful island of Hawaii entices you to explore the fresh floral air, warm tranquil waters, and breathtaking scenery that will amaze you. Whether you’re a new visitor or returning; enjoying one of the six islands (or all of them) will offer a pleasurable experience that will allure any traveler. The beautiful islands of Hawaii (like no other place on earth) will invite you to explore the islands to enjoy the ultimate traveling experience. 

Discovering Hawaii

Hawaii has the most active volcanoes in the world and tallest mountains. Best known of modern surfing and the hula dance, and delicious Hawaiian Cuisine, but the best feature of Hawaii is the unique feature of its “Aloha Spirit.” Warming greetings from the Hawaiian natives perfectly complements the island’s temperatures.

Six beautiful islands of Hawaii is (The Main Land) and Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui. Each of the islands has their own uniqueness offering plenty of adventures, activities, and sights. Mark Twain called Hawaii “That peaceful land, that beautiful land... the climate, one long delicious summer day, and the good that die experience no change, for they but fall asleep in one heaven and wake up in another.” The islands of Aloha invite you to explore and encounter your own tropical Hawaiian experience.

Hawaii Island (The Big Island)

The island of Hawaii, the youngest and biggest island, provides a broad canvas of its natural environment; contains one of the most active volcanoes (Kilauea), tallest sea mountain of 33,000 feet (Maunakea), most massive mountain (Maunaloa), and the largest state park (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park). This island’s climate zone creates lush rain forest, volcanic deserts, snow-capped mountain-tops, and beautiful black sand beaches.

Hawaii Island is referred as the “Big Island” because it is nearly twice the size as the other Hawaiian Islands combined. The ample size and scope of the largest of six islands, creates a planet of environments and activities. On this island you will find luxury resorts, beautiful golf courses, and sacred Hawaiian Historical sites such as the birthplace of King Kamehameha and Hawaii’s first missionary church in Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona).

Kauai (The Island of Discovery)

Exploring the cliffs of the Napali Coast or the Waimea Canyon, the island of Kauai entices your senses by exploring the island via land, sea, or air; that’s unimaginable. The land has 50 miles of lovely beaches from Poipu Beach to Hanalei Bay. Inviting you to explore the historic small towns such as Hanapepe and Koloa (where no building is taller than a coconut tree), there is so much to encounter of the Island of Kauai.

Kauai is known to be the fourth largest of the six islands, and is referred to the “Garden Isle,” because of its northern-most island draped in emerald valleys, sharp mountains, and jagged cliffs. Besides Kauai’s beauty, you will enjoy many outdoor activities such as kayaking on the Wailua River, snorkeling on Poipu Beach, and hiking on the trails of Kokee State Park. Most of all the island’s relaxing atmosphere and rich culture discovered within the small towns and one-lane bridges that makes the adventure simply enjoyable.

Lanai (The Enticing Island)      

The island of Lanai is the true meaning of beauty, tranquility, and a romantic getaway! You will find yourself indulging in elegance and comfort of two luxury Four Seasons resorts, unwind at the historical Hotel Lanai in the beautiful city of Lanai. Not to mention relaxing and rejuvenating on the peaceful secluded island. For golf-lovers, there is a wonderful two high-caliber golf courses, for relaxation or challenging game. If you have an interest in exploration and adventure, go on a quest for captivating sights of lunar landscapes of Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods) and the iconic PuuPehe (the Sweet Rock) is the place to start.

Although, Lanai is one of the smallest of the six islands, it offers excitement to visitors of amazing views top of the pine-lined Munro Trail or watching beautiful creatures like the dolphins from the Hulopoe Bay. This special little island offers serenity, adventure, and intimacy you’ll sure to find in a “getaway” vacation.

Maui (The Magic Island)

Maui is known as the “Best Island” because of its heavenly beaches and natural scenic environment. There are many reasons to love Maui because of its seaside streets of Lahaina and beautiful beaches of Kaanapali. This island is known for its powerful view of Haleakala National park and historical arts and culture of Kahului and upcountry Maui. There are plenty of activities of golf courses, and a scenic road to Hana, and to enjoy your vacation on the “Valley Isle” will simply be unforgettable! The view of thousands of humpback whales migrating in Maui’s warm waters is surely an interesting sight.

Maui is known as the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands with a small population; popular to the visitors looking for elegant variations of small towns and airy resorts within the island. With the enjoyment of scenic slopes of Maui to its beaches, and a visit to Valley Isle for a beautiful view; it’s no wonder it’s voted the best place in the word to visit.

Exploring Molokai

Best known for “Hawaiian by Nature,” Molokai Island is full of serene seascapes, unspoiled coastlines, and untamed wilderness that is truly of its traditions. Molokai is the fifth largest island of only 38 miles long and 10 miles across of its widest point.  The Hawaiian culture a small town area near Maunaloa, is the birthplace of hula, the natural wonders of the Halawa Valley.

The simple activities to encounter is a quiet escape or an outdoor adventure of sports fishing, or enjoying a little mule ride are the quietest reasons to enjoy the island of Molokai. Also, to enjoy an exciting bike ride with a 4-wheel drive for the great outdoor adventure, or hiking on a 1,700 foot cliffs in the direction to Kalaupapa National Historical Park.

Oahu (The Heart of Hawaii)

Visiting the island of Oahu amazes you with its modern luxuries by swimming in the warm waters of Waikiki, or enjoying the mountain views of Nuuanu Pali. Take a glimpse of surfers on the North Shore during the day, and dancing at the fun nightlife spots around the capitol of Honolulu. Don’t forget to stop in at Kapahulu to enjoy fine dining at a Five Diamond Hawaiian Regional Cuisine restaurant.

Known as “The Gathering Place,’’ Oahu is the third largest island and is the home of Hawaii’s most distinct population with the combined east and west cultures from traditional Hawaiian natives. Other enjoyable places to discover in Oahu: the clear blue ocean of Kailua Beach, the historic memorials of Pearl Harbor, and the experience of “town and country” of the heart of island paradise.

Traveling Tips

The Honolulu International Airport is the major airport in Oahu, serving as the main gateway point to most of tourist and greeted by a native with a beautiful lei (garland of flowers). Mostly all domestic and international carriers serve Oahu, so traveling distance is “smooth sailing” from any distance.

Traveling to direct flights from the United States mainland to Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island, but the best direction to visit the other islands including Lanai and Molokai; is through connecting through Oahu. There are also ferry services from Lahaina Harbor of Maui to Manele Bay, Lanai and Kaunakakai Harbor, 

Molokai.

Temperature and Climates

Hawaiian weather is consistent of only two major changes in temperature of the year. Consisting of two seasons of summer (Kau) from May to October, and winter (Hooilo) from November to April. The average temperature in the summer at sea level is 85 F (29.4 C), and the averaging winter daytime temperature is 78 F (25.6 C); nighttime temperatures are estimate of 10 degrees F.

Plan a Vacation Getaway

Planning your next vacation to Hawaii? There are plenty of activities to choose from of snorkeling, dancing, trailing, sight-seeing, hiking of any of the islands, and enjoying the Luau. If relaxation is on your list of things to do; it will be hard to choose from the beaches of Poipu in Kauai, Kailua beach in Oahu, or Kaanapali beach in Maui. You will generate a long list of activities to accomplish on your next luxurious getaway to Hawaii!

                                                                     

         Story of Hawaiian travel is in my own words and cited from the following links:

Island photos

Aloha Isles, (2008-2013), Hawaiian Isles e komo mai Guide. Retrieved from http://alohaisles.com/

Jamaica Photo

Bless this Stuff.com, RockHouse Hotel, Negril Jamaica. Retrieved from http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/culture/travel/rockhouse-hotel-negril-jamaica/

Bahamas Photo

Christ, C. (2007) Rediscovering the Bahamas, South Andros Island. Retrieved from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/travel/bahamas.html

Hawaiian Info

Hawaii Tourism Authority (2013), The Hawaiian Islands. Retrieved from http://www.gohawaii.com/

Key West Florida Photo

My Disney Vacation Resort.com, Top 10 Beaches in Florida. Retrieved from http://mydisneyvacationresort.com/top-10-beaches-in-florida/index.html

Second page photo

Tourist Destinations (2013) Waikiki Beach, Hawaii-Travel Guide. Retrieved from http://www.tourist-destinations.net/2013/08/waikiki-beach-hawaii-travel-guide.html

Hawaii

World Insights. Com , Incredible Island-Hawaii Retrieved from http://www.world-insights.com/incredible-island-hawaii/

Magazine Layout Inspiration

            Vacations Magazine (2006), Retrieved from http://books.google.com/books?id=6wwEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA68&dq=vacation+magazine+inspirations&hl=en&sa=X&ei=hRRbUpOiNM3fkQeQ3IGoDw&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=vacation%20magazine%20inspirations&f=false