| Visiting Hawaii is a dream come true for many and | | | | close and personal even more amazing. |
| having the opportunity to see humpback whales up | | | | Approximately 60 percent of the 10,000 to 15,000 |
| close and personal really is the opportunity of a lifetime. | | | | humpback whales in the North Pacific travel to Hawaii, |
| Those interested in seeing the humpback whales | | | | and the majority of those in and around Maui. |
| should make plans to go to Maui. The whales visit all of | | | | When you arrive in Maui you should go to Lahaina, |
| the islands, but the best view is from Maui. The reason | | | | Ma'alaea Harbor or Ka'anapali and there you will be |
| Maui is so popular is because there is a natural shelter | | | | able to buy a ticket to go out on a whale tour. The |
| formed by the shape of the islands so it is a place | | | | tickets are usually pretty inexpensive and competitive |
| where the whales like to go to feel safe and | | | | at these locations so going with the first one you find is |
| protected. In addition, the water is shallow of Maui and | | | | okay. Depending on your budget and style, though, you |
| these whales prefer shallow water, especially after | | | | can watch the whales from sailboats, catamarans, |
| they give birth to a calf. | | | | inflatable rafts, or even luxury cruise ships. |
| There are many events that take place when it is | | | | There is a website that has great information on USA |
| whale season, so to speak, and the whole island | | | | Vacations and Unique Travel Spots Listed State By |
| erupts with enthusiasm and joy over the annual | | | | State and Season, the website is called: Seasonal |
| pilgrimage. Many tour companies are set up to take | | | | Vacation Spots, and can be found at this url: |
| tourists out to get a close glimpse of the whales and | | | | By Robert W. Benjamin |
| the tourists who miss seeing a whale for whatever | | | | You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter, or |
| reason are given a second tour for free. The rebound | | | | on your web site as long as it is reprinted in its entirety |
| in the population of the humpback whale after | | | | and without modification except for formatting needs |
| commercial whaling practically wiped these whales out | | | | or grammar corrections. |
| is outstanding and it make seeing these creatures up | | | | |