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Hawaii Snorkeling - An Underwater Paradise
Hawaii snorkeling is a fun activity available to almost anyskill level of swimmer, where you can discover abreathtaking array of Hawaii's most exotic sea life a fewyards from shore. Colorful coral, lava flows, turtles andmore than 700 species of fish are found in the clear, high-visibility waters warmed to an average temperature of 75-80degrees Fahrenheit. Getting yourself outfitted is noproblem, as there are dozens if not hundreds of rentalfacilities around, ranging in price from $10-20 day, and ifyou're staying at a resort you can possibly score freeequipment available to their guests. Once you're outfitted and ready for some Hawaii snorkeling,head out to some of Hawaii's best snorkeling venues. Likelythe most well-known of these is Molokini. The Molokinicrater is what's left of an extinct volcano a few miles offMaui, shaped like a crescent moon. This is s must-see spot!Other great Hawaii snorkeling locations on Maui includeHonolua Bay, Kapalua Bay and Makena landing. Honolua isregarded by locals as the best snorkeling and diving spot onMaui, while Kapalua Bay boasts calm waters, safe swimming,and one of the world's best beaches. Makena offers excellentcave snorkeling, and endangered green sea turtles. OtherHawaii snorkeling spots worth getting wet in would beHanauma Bay Nature Park on Oahu, a marine preserve; andWaimea Bay, best known for it's surfing. In fact, duringwinter months snorkeling isn't permitted due to high surf.On the Big Island there's Kealakekua Bay and Hapuna Beach.If your Hawaii snorkeling plans take you to Kauai, try Ke'eBeach and Po`ipu Beach Park. Wherever your Hawaii snorkeling trip takes you in theislands rest assured that there is practically no bad placeto dip your feet in! Be safe though; don't snorkel alone,snorkel in safe waters, observe warning signs, and beware ofhigh surf. And don't feed the fish! They've survivedcenturies without Cheezits; don't get them started now! Your Hawaii snorkeling adventure is waiting just under thewarm waters of whichever island you choose. Don't forgetthe camera! Keith Thompson runs http://www.Hawaii-Vacation-Directory.com, where you can find many resources for yourHawaii vacation package
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