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Posted: 08 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT

Located on the eastern side of Maui an untouched Hawaiian island oasis awaits. This part of the island located near Hana is not as developed as the rest, so you'll be sure to have a vacation with the feeling of your own personal island getaway. Enjoy the beautiful breath taking scenery and lush landscape as you take in the views of the rocks with cascading waves. The coastline is spectacular and is made up of gray lava and coral crushed sand. Take time to venture up the seaside cliffs or enjoy the lush greenery and vegetation.

Swimming and vacationing here during the summer and early fall will net the best experience. If you stay at the Hotel Hana-Maui you will have the luxury of midday bus shuttles that will take you to your beach destination. While you're there, take a stroll along the soft gray sandy beach. You'll find the Hotel Hana-Maui has some facilities (such as showers) that it shares with the public beach.

This beach is a favorite amongst sunbathers as this is a relaxing beach with plenty of room to recline and soak up the rays. For those a little more sun shy, there is plenty of shade to protect them from the rays. The waves here also attract seasoned surfers and snorkelers. Body boarding is also an activity enjoyed on this beach. Less experienced swimmers may be a little intimidated by the rip currents. Use caution as this beach doesn't have a lifeguard on duty but it still provides entertainment for careful vacationers.

Hamoa Beach location and hours

Hamoa Beach Park
Hana Hwy, off Haneo'o Road
Hana, HI 96713

Open daily during daylight hours, no lifeguard in attendance.

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Majestic Puget Sound, Seattle, WA

Posted: 07 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT

Puget Sound is located in Seattle, Washington. A “Sound” is a large sea or ocean inlet which is larger than a bay and wider than a fjord. It is also a narrow sea or ocean channel between two bodies of land. Puget Sound extends about 100 miles from Deception Pass to the north and Olympia, Washington in the south.

Vacationing in the Puget Sound area means you have many outdoor activities you can do, such as island retreats with Bed and Breakfast facilities available, hiking, sightseeing, kayaking and sailing. You can take a tour on the Puget Sound Express for whale watching, the largest animal we have.

Visit Puget Sound in July and enjoy the Seafair Festival which was started in 1950. It is a month long celebration of summer which has parades, art festivals, music festivals, and fun runs. The main event is the Torchlight Parade, the US Navy Blue Angel air show and the Unlimited Hydroplane Race.

You can visit the cities along the sound as well as Seattle. Puget Sound is a very interesting and educational experience for the whole family to enjoy.

Photo by FunnyFence on flickr

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