Around 8 million tourists visited Hawaii in 2007 while a trifling 82 million visited France in the same year. Kole, a young boy of 17, found this information while trying to decide where to go for his senior trip. He longed to get out of the small, cold town of Rigby and travel someplace that was different and would spark his interest. The brilliant sun of the Hawaiian Islands was pulling his attention in and was bound not to let it go, but that was the mindset for anyone who lived in the cold weather; that is to obviously go somewhere warm. However, on the hand, Kole wanted to go somewhere overflowing with art and history; he wanted a place where he could feed his overwhelming desire to learn. France was just the place. Both places were as two magnets attracting him in opposite directions. It seemed impossible to choose, for both seemed to be pulling at the same intensity. Several points came up that would help him decide on which to choose: the climate, touring hotspots, expenses, and preparation needed. The information based on these key points would decide on which destination he would choose.
When people think of Hawaii, a bright sun and warm, sandy beaches usually come to mind. This is probably because Hawaii is located very near the equator, and the sun therefore, is usually very intense. In fact the average temperature is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit all year round. While the climate is usually very relaxing in Hawaii, it does get its occasional storms. The islands are prone to strong trade winds, and they do get the occasional storms. They do not get major hurricanes very often-the last one being in 1992. Much more common are small tropical storms that bring heavy swells and rainfall. Because of all this, flash floods...
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... and they were bound to win. The pressure in Kole’s head was building, and he could feel a headache coming on. What was supposed to be a very relaxing and joyous occasion for Kole was turning into a time that he resented and just wanted to get over. Finally, one of the magnets got the upper hand. The reason for the decision was very small and took awhile for final convincing, but he had decided. One of the destinations had finally won over Kole’s mind, and that is where he was going.
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When he landed at Honolulu, Ball describes how he approached the "splendid view those high volcanic mountains that constitute all of the higher parts of all these Pacific Islands" (Traveler John Ball visits Hawaii in 1833). He describes the islands being 14 miles long on average and the height of the mountains being around 3,000 feet high. The climate of the tropical islands, unlike the contiguous states, was very high in temperature. When Ball landed, he met a Hollander who had been studying the climate the past four years before 1833. He mentioned that the lowest temperature in Hawaii 70 degrees and the highest being 85 degrees (Ball). Honolulu was the principal harbor visited on those islands which means that it was a stopping place or port for all vessels going to China (Ball). Studying Hawaii, Ball noticed a great deal of different cultures living on the islands.
Hawaii has some of the best shops in the world. Hawaii is FAMOUS for its beaches the beaches are breathtaking. The beaches are the greatest places to surf, snorkel, stand up paddle board and swim etc. Honolulu, Hawaii is the 8th healthiest city.
...ad steam rising from it and vegetation was sparse. It was scary, but thrilling at the same time. Less than a mile away was the caldera and it was very surreal knowing that within running distance was volcanic lava boiling beneath the surface of the Earth waiting to one day erupt again. The ground was flat and cracked all around. We turned back up the dirt path to head up the trail into the foliage of the forest again, finally finding our way back after over an hour of searching and pondering. The Hawaiian islands are unlike any other place in the word in person. So much foliage and wildlife exists that you cannot find anywhere else, and each island is unique in its own little way without any controversy. This experience with my husband showed me how geologically diverse a given area of land can be and how nature can affect an ecosystem over a long period of time.
The climate in Japan differs from the U.S. in the fact that has moist, warm, tropical weather during the summer months(June- mid-September), but; in contrast, it can also get heavy clouds, extreme dry-air, snow, rain, and high winds throughout the winter, fall, and spring months (mid-September - May). Most of Japan has had consistent weather conditions throughout the last 18 years. The weather throughout each year since 2000 held mostly rain for about 40 % of the time, snowy weather had an approximate 25% duration, 15% of each year was cloudy, and the remaining approximate 10% was clear weather. Japan has also had a consistent duration of sunshine hours throughout the years as well counting in at about 20% of pure sunshine per year. Japan, as a total, is mostly humid and warm during the summer and freezing during the winter, something that the U.S. can relate to without the humidity.
Hawaii is rated as one of the top tour destinations in the world. According to “Why Is Hawaii Such a Popular Vacation Spot?”, nearly 8 million travelers
Both islands have several similarities in common like the volcanoes, the weather and the landscape. Although, I never go to the Big Island both islands have beautiful sceneries from looking at pictures and seeing it in real life because I live in Oahu. Also there are many important hawaiian birds in all the islands ; however, there’s a special hawaiian bird because it represent the islands of Hawaii. The bird that represent Hawaii is the nēnē or the hawaiian goose.
While walking down the beach, the white, warm sand mushes between your toes. The sun’s radiant rays beam off your glowing skin. The sound of waves crashing blocks out the external world. There is no other place like the gorgeous tropical islands of Hawaii. The wide range of flowers, cuisine, and wildlife makes it one of the most diverse places on Earth; however, the unappealing aspects Hawaii makes it one of the most dangerous in the world.
Hawaii is the United States most recent and 50TH state. Hawaii joined the United States in 1959 and is located in the Pacific Ocean 2,100 miles southwest of the mainland United States. Hawaii is the only state in the United States that’s composed of islands and it is the only state not located on the continent of North America Hawaii is an island chain of eight major islands, several atolls, numerous smaller islets, and undersea seamounts in the North Pacific Ocean that extends 1,523 miles long. There are an estimated 1.4 million people that reside in the state of Hawaii. The eight main islands in Hawaii including Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lānaʻi, Kahoolawe, Maui and the Island of Hawaii. The language that spoken in this state are mainly English and Hawaiian. There are multiple reasons why Hawaii is very diverse, from the cuisine to culture than other states in the United States.
Growing up in Midwest America, there is not much to look at. The trees, fields of grass, rolling hills, and small towns offer a dull environment for a teenager. There are hardly any monuments, sculptures, or architectural feats to gaze at in admiration. Ultimately, the Midwest appears very mundane. This monotonous landscape seems to push the idea of a typical lifestyle of conformity; one that customarily consists of attending school, finding a career, and settling down with a family. To fully procure an awareness and acceptance of different lifestyles, one must travel. Whether from town to town or on the other side of the planet, traveling allows a person to see the different cultures, beliefs, and beauties that make up our world; I believe in traveling.
Have you ever been eaten alive by the fury of the Pacific Ocean? Well, it happened to me and many other exciting things happened when I visited Hawaii for the first time. About eight years ago, during my spring break, my family and I went to the island of Kauai and we were there for about eight days. I am telling you, the first time you visit a tropical paradise; your scenes will change drastically. The food, the people (locals and tourists), the culture, and lest not forget that unforgiving Pacific Ocean.
For the introduction, brief information regarding my purchase and the travel and tourism industry is presented. It was then followed by the explanation of the 2 chosen theories from two different chapters.
Before the tsunami, this region of the world was one of the most sought after vacation spots. Beachside resorts, breathtaking scenery, and various recreational activities were major tourist attractions. The seemingly tranquil life of the natives and year round warm climate conditions created steady tourism and economic support. With more than thirteen thousand, five hundred different islands for tourists to explore, many visitors enjoyed repeat trips with unlimited experiences.
Japan is a country with countless attraction and points of interest, whether its heritage, food, popular culture or dark tourism, Japan as a tourism destination can offer many things. Because of the saturation of culture there are many types of tourism which apply (Berger 2010). Cultural tourism, adventure, ecotourism, food and family tourism and even sex tourism to name a few and with the increasing relevance of Otaku1 culture in the western world, Japans popularity as a holiday destination has increased drastically. The popularity of Japanese tourism can largely be attributed to the growing cultural interest displayed by the visitors which means that cultural exploration is one of the more significant reasons of visitation.
"…brings into contact people from different nations, socioeconomic classes, and ethnicities." (p. 2) As such, the authors argue that historical studies of tourism reveal human interaction that is "both pleasurable and profitable as well as exploitative and depleting."