Welcome to the Travel with a Challenge Hawaii travel theme page, consistently rated Number One by readers as an inspirational destination resource for the discerning alternative traveler.

We invite you to click on the images or titles below to explore a wide variety of richly-illustrated, informative pages showcasing the Hawaii Islands that conventional vacationers will never know exist!

Longing to visit somewhere that few will experience in their lifetimes? At Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of the Hawaiian Islands, you can now be a privileged guest for a week where rare and endangered sea birds, plants and marine wildlife make their homes. US military history is also a major part of this atoll’s intriguing story.

Enjoy an island-by-island introduction to the unique geological, natural and cultural history of the Hawaiian Islands, a travel mecca we invite you to visit through fresh eyes!
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Let chef Matthew Gray, founder of Hawaii Food Tours, invite you on a mouth-watering introduction to the multi-ethnic melting pot of Hawaii’s cuisine while encouraging you to sample some of the most popular [and dangerous!] specialties of the islands. “The best way to experience the Aloha spirit is to taste it!”

Discover the many guided and self-guided tour opportunities to learn about Hawaii's wildlife, geology, conservation challenges, and a colorful cultural and historical past while encountering some unique personal adventures on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island and Molokai.

Discover the diversity of accommodations in the Hawaiian Islands, from historic homes and working farms to country cottages, retreats and vacation rentals to suit every budget and taste.

 
Learn the meaning of those long tongue-twisting words that make up the musical Hawaiian language. Cultural history was never so much fun, tracking the colorful story of the islands' earliest arrivals, as well as later European, U.S. and Asian settlers comprising the unique modern mosaic of Hawaii. Don't pass this page up -- You'll regret skipping a surprisingly intriguing islands snapshot, past and present.

Peak through the lens of Hawaii's pre-eminent nature photographer, Jack Jeffrey, and shares his observations on the endangered and threatened wildlife of these islands he calls home. Month after month, year after year, this is the most popular single article on the Travel with a Challenge web magazine.

Take a Hawaiian Islands life enrichment holiday while focusing on your physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health. In this overview article, you will identify the best resources to research your Hawaii wellness vacation.

Learn about Hawaii's world-class practitioners and healthy holiday planners who offer a wide-ranging menu of treatment and counselling services, retreats and workshops designed to send clients home in tip-top form.

Join the adventure of a moderately challenging hike to the top of this famous Honolulu landmark, while learning its geological, native and colonial history. Brand new fabulous images make the story even more enticing!

Come along with a Maui News staff reporter as she faces her own fears and learns about Hawaii's fragile environment during a zipline adventure through the tropical rainforest of Maui's highest volcano, Haleakula.

Homework is half the fun with the suggested readings that go way beyond conventional guidebooks in bringing Hawaii's natural history and culture alive.

Spot Vacation Rentals
Detailed listings of the most beautiful beach house vacation rentals in the world. Whether you’re looking for a condo, vacation home, or villa rental, there are several rentals to meet your needs – and your budget.

Poipu Hawaii Vacation Rentals
Hundreds of Kauai vacation rentals available directly from their owners. Stay in a Hanalei home, apartment in Princeville, condo in Kilauea or villa vacation rentals in Poipu.

Explore Hawaii With Timeshares
Hawaii is a virtual haven for the discerning vacationer like yourself. There is so much to do and see in Hawaii that you may want to buy timeshare on your favorite island to ensure that you don't miss a thing. Because they offer pre-paid, weeklong accommodations on an annual or biennial basis, Hawaii Timeshares are generally more budget friendly than renting a hotel room or suite. To save even more money, you may want to consider buying timeshare resale or finding timeshare rentals. There are hundreds of timeshares for sale in Hawaii, many of which offer guided tours of the area's most exciting and unique attractions.