Faq - Hawaii Travel Tag

Categorized on: Maui within Facts

Q: Why is Maui called the 'Valley Isle' of Hawaii? A: All the Hawaiian islands have nicknames. Kauai is the 'Garden Isle,' Hawaii is either referred to as 'The Big Island' or the 'Orchid Isle,' Oahu is 'The Gathering Place,' and Maui is the 'Valley Isle.' The name is derived from the fact that central Maui sits between two mountains. Haleakala...

Categorized on: Kauai within Facts

Q: Why is Kauai called the 'Garden Isle' of Kauai? A: Well, Kauai is bursting with life from green valleys to luscious gardens and jungle hikes. It is also home to the wettest spot on earth, Mt. Wai'ale'ale which receives an average of 400 inches of rain per year! Kauai is also home to three of the five National Tropical Botanical Gardens,...