Honolulu: Ocean fun
The nation that invented surfing - long before the whites came - remains its greatest arena. The sport was popularized early in the twentieth century by Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku, using a 20ft board; these days most are around six feet. Smaller boogie boards make an exhilarating initiation. Windsurfing , too, is rapidly growing, often using the same favorite beaches, usually on the north shore of each island. Snorkeling and diving are top-quality, although Hawaii's coral has fewer brilliant hues than those in warmer equatorial waters.
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