A beautiful taste of the beautiful Hawaiian Islands! My husband an I went on a cruise around the islands to explore all that Hawaii has to offer - culture, wildlife and beauty. We experienced ceremonies and lectures that made it evident that the authentic culture is still a major part of the islands. We enjoyed some food and some great snorkling …

Though I've traveled to nearly 50 countries, I was not in a hurry to visit Hawaii. I always pictured it to be a mass tourist destination full of tacky souvenir shops and overcrowded beaches. I knew my husband would enjoy the ease of staying in the US for a change so I decided to take a chance on this small ship cruise on the Safari Explorer. It …

We wanted to spend one last relaxing vacation before our baby arrived. What better place to relax and adventure than Hawaii? We chose the Big Island, where we were able to spend time in the water, listen to the waves crash against the rocks, snorkeled with fish, hiked around the island and visited lava flows and fish.