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This article is designed to help you choose which Hawaiian islands to visit if you have a particular activity in mind. Granted, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that all the 6 major islands of hawaii have all of these activities in one shape or form. We have used a mixture of popular opinion and our own personal research and experiences for compiling these lists. An (s) indicates it may only be available during certain seasons. Remember to always check conditions & availability, especially for water activities.

Best Nightlife
1. Oahu - Waikiki
2. maui - Lahaina
3. Big island - Kailua Kona

Best Hiking
1. Kauai - Na Pali coast (s)
2. Kauai - Waimea canyon
3. Big island - Mt. Kilauea

Best Surfing (Advanced) (s)
1. Oahu - north Shore
2. Kauai - Hanalei Bay
3. maui - Honolua Bay

Best Surfing (Beginner) (s)
1. Oahu - Waikiki
2. Kauai - Kalapaki beach
3. maui - Launiupoko Park

Best Scuba Diving
1. maui - Molokini
2. maui or Lanai - Lanai coast
3. Big island - West coast

Best Windsurfing / Kite Surfing (s)
1. maui - Hookipa beach Park (advanced)
2. maui - Kanaha beach (beginner)
3. Oahu - Kailua beach

Best Snorkeling
1. Oahu - Haunama Bay
2. maui - Kaanapali (Black Rock)
3. Kauai - Lydgate beach & Tunnels

Best Shopping
1. Oahu - Aloha Market & Waikiki
2. maui - Lahaina
3. Big island - Kailua Kona

Best Nude Sunbathing
1. maui - Little beach in Makena
2. Big island - many locations
3. Kauai - Secret beach in Kilauea

Best Exotic Beaches
1. maui - Red Sand Beach (Hana)
2. Big island - Punaluu Black Sand beach
3. Big island - Mahana Green Sand (s)

Best Nature Experiences
1. Kauai - Na Pali coast
2. Big island - Kilauea Volcano
3. maui or Lanai - whale watching (s)

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Anitra Pickett is CEO of GLAD travel. Gladtravel.com (http://www.gladtravel.com) is an advanced online search and booking engine for accommodation in the Hawaiian islands. The website features 1000+ budget lodging options, all for $99 or less per night. GLAD travel encourages authentic, adventurous, and responsible travel for the independent and budget-oriented traveler.

The weather in the dominican republic remains tropical year-round with the temperatures averaging around 25C (77F). The summer and winter seasons differ by only a slight variation in temperature. Visitors coming to the dominican republic, practically any time of the year can expect to be treated with extended periods of blue sunny skies -- ideal weather for getting a nice tan.

The best time to visit punta Cana is during the "cool" season from November to April. during these months, the weather is pleasantly warm with relatively low levels of humidity and low precipitation. Temperatures along the coast are constant around 29C (84F) during the day and drop to a comfortable 20C (68F) at night.

The "hot" season runs roughly from May to october when the average temperature rises to 31C (87F) during the daytime and drops to about 22C (72F) at night. But with the high humidity levels during this season, the temperature feels much hotter. Rains do bring some respite from the heat during May through August, but usually this turns out to be no more than a 30-minute tropical shower. It is advised that travelers pack light and include a lot of cool and light fitting cotton clothing.

Despite such minimal difference between the temperatures in summer and winter, the climate tends to vary a lot from year to year due to the influence of the weather phenomena known as "El Nio" and "La Nia" among others. The greatest threat to the dominican republic comes from hurricanes. The caribbean hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30. August and September are the more hurricane-prone months. The major resorts have become adept at getting back on their feet quickly after a hurricane.

As in most tropical areas, in punta Cana too the menace of mosquitoes looms large. The mosquitoes usually appear after dusk but they are seasonal and more noticeable in the rainy season. Visitors are advised to wear long, comfortable cotton pants after dusk and use insect repellent sprays before venturing outside.

Punta Cana Info provides detailed information about punta Cana resorts, hotels, real estate, beaches, weather, and the punta Cana airport. punta cana info is the sister site of Cozumel Web.