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Everybody knows about the golf courses in Palm Springs, and Florida, and Phoenix - but what do you know about the great golfing that Hawaii has to offer? The four major Hawaiian islands not only offer wonderful budget timeshare rentals, but awesome golf, too.

Here is a sampler of the many outstanding golf courses in Hawaii that are open to the public.

Kauai
Prince Golf Course (see photo) at Princeville on Kauai is considered the "Number 1 Golf Course in Hawaii." The magnificent views from 300 feet above the ocean certainly accounts for part of that acclaim, but the main attraction is the course design by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., who "turned rolling terrain into a links-style golf course that will challenge you like no other." One reviewer said, "Tough as nails but lots of different kinds of shots to be played and pretty as can be." There are many budget timeshare rentals available in Princeville, including the gorgeous beachfront Hanalei Bay Resort, and the beautiful Cliffs at Princeville.

Big Island
Another Robert Trent design, the Waikola Village Golf Club, on the Big Island, extends across the foothills of Mauna Kea and overlooks the beautiful Kohala Coast. Here Trent wove the natural assets of the amazing landscape into a challenging course. A reviewer says, "This is challenging, but good for novices, too. It has some spectacular views of the ocean and of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa." Locals often consider Waikola Village Golf Club one of Hawaii’s best-kept secrets. Timeshare rentals are available near Waikola village Golf Club at the HGVC at Waikoloa Beach Resort, and The Bay Club at Waikoloa Beach, among others.

Maui
A short 10 miles from Lahaina on Maui is the Kahili Golf Course at Wailuku. This relatively inexpensive course is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. A picturesque course with gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and regal Haleakala, it's world-class layout and elevation changes challenge all levels of golf expertise. This is what one reviewer said, "The course was in beautiful shape and presented a tough but fair challenge to us as average golfers. The views were unbelievable - be sure to bring your camera." Lahaina timeshare rental choices include the Kaanapali Beach Club, and the 5-star Kahana Beach Vacation Club, both offering budget rental prices.

Oahu
Head to the eastern shore of Oahu for the Ko'olau Golf Club in Kaneohe. This Dick Nugeunt-designed course, named by Golf Digest as a top golf course in Hawaii, was actually carved out of a tropical rainforest and features stunning views of sparkling waterfalls. A reviewer said, "Superb challenge...every hole unique...best deal on the island for locals and visitors alike." Kaneohe is within easy driving distance of numerous Oahu timeshare rentals.

(Photo provided by princeville.com)

Head to Hawaii and visit the Zoo. Isn't that what everyone thinks about when they plan the perfect dream Hawaii vacation? Well, if you don't, you should! Rent an Oahu timeshare and take the entire family to the awesome Honolulu Zoo.

The perfect family outing, a trip to the Honolulu Zoo, will give everyone the chance to see special animals, and enjoy many unique activities. You can even pack a picnic in your timeshare kitchen to take along and enjoy in the zoo's beautiful picnic grounds.

The Honolulu Zoo is unique as being the only United States zoo that originated from a King's grant of royal lands to the people. King Kalakaua, who ruled Hawaii from 1874 to 1891, made the lands of the Leahi Land Holdings public in 1876. That year the Kapiolani Park Association was formed to administer the new 300-acre park. In 1877 the area was named after the King's wife and opened as Queen Kapiolani Park.

An animal collection began in 1914, and grew to eventually become the Honolulu Zoo. Today there are hundreds of animals on exhibit that include everything from kinkajous (see photo at right) to hyenas, from the Hawaiian Bat to the Komodo Dragon (see photo above left), not to mention the lions, tigers and elephants, oh, my! The Children's Zoo offers keikis (children) the opportunity to have hands-on fun with such animals as pot-bellied pigs, hedgehogs and a red-footed tortoise.

In addition to the animals the Honolulu Zoo offers many amazing activities that are fun for the entire family:

Dinner Safari - An evening of tours and delicious food, the program starts at 6pm and ends at 10pm. You'll explore the zoo first at twilight, then after dark with red-filter flashlights.

Snooze in the Zoo - Pitch your tent or sleep out under the stars. Either way you'll be snoozing with lions and snoring with warthogs. You're adventure starts with a buffet dinner, continues with a guided walking tour of the zoo after dark, and the evening ends with s'mores around a campfire. Sleep - if you can in such an exciting place - until 9:30 in the morning.

Breakfast with a Keeper - Here you'll have in-depth behind the scenes tour of one of the zoo's featured animals, accompanied by a buffet breakfast. The program occurs several times throughout the year and the featured animal changes with each program.

Star Gazing at the Zoo - This is the Honolulu Zoo's newest education program, where you'll learn about many of the animals "out of this world and down to earth!" as well as exploring the night sky above Hawaii with astronomers from the University of Hawaii Institute of Astronomy.

Hawaii is the ultimate dream vacation destination for families around the world, and it also has a very interesting history. Rent a Hawaii timeshare and learn some really interesting facts you didn’t know about this paradise vacation spot when you visit the Bishop Museum in Honolulu.

Hawaii is the only state in our union to have converted to a state from a monarchy. It all started in 1790 when a warlord named Kamehameha united the warring factions on the "Big Island." By 1812, he had consolidated all of the tribes on the various islands under one governing kingdom, declared himself King Kamehameha I, and had established a royal court and a royal lineage.

There's no better place to learn more about the fascinating history of Hawaii than to visit the Bishop Museum. Considered today to be the principle museum of the Pacific, housing the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts, it was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop as a memorial to his wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last direct descendant of King Kamehameha I. In fact, the original collections were based largely on the royal family heirlooms.

If you think that the Bishop Museum is just a museum, consider this: The collections consist of over 2.4 million Pacific and Hawaiian artifacts; 14 million insect specimens; 6 million marine and lands shells; 490,000 plant specimens; 500,000 marine invertebrates; 130,000 fish specimens; 85,000 bird and mammal specimens; and over 1 million historic photographs, documentary art and films; and a library of 115,000 bound volumes.

Many people have seen paintings, statues, and live depictions of the royal Hawaiian kings wearing capes intricately created by weaving together thousands of beautiful feathers, along with the distinctive ornamental helmets. In the Bishop Museum's Hawaiian Hall, exhibits can be seen of the feather capes and standards, as well as helmets and drums, actually owned and used over the centuries by Hawaii's royalty.

In addition to the main exhibit halls, the Bishop Museum also offers the Science Adventure Center. Here all members of the family will have fun exploring Hawaii's natural environment, from volcanoes to giant whales, through exciting hands-on, interactive exhibits "found nowhere else on earth!"

If all of this isn't enough to keep your family hanging around the Bishop Museum, here's more: regularly scheduled guided exhibit tours, Hawaiian music and hula shows, Planetarium shows, Native Hawaiian crafting and demonstrations, garden tours, and dramatic storytelling. Whew!

You're going to want your entire Oahu timeshare rental week just for this terrific place. Hope you can squeeze some beach time in.

(Photo from bishopmuseum.org)