The islands of Hawaii are a beautiful experience since the nurturing goddess energies of ancient Lemuria are still apparent. Although a busy tourist excursion, Diamond Head at the end of Waiki Beach is still a potent spot worth the effort to climb, if only for its stunning view over Honolulu.

The island of Maui offers what must be the height of Hawaii's energy experiences, particularly the multiple craters of the Haleakala National Park and, at the opposite end of the island, Iao Needle, a wet, bush-clad pinnacle of rock in a part of the island where rainfall is a remarkable 600 inches (50 feet/16 metres!!!) Surely Maui must be one of the most emotionally cleansing places!

Our recommendation: Even if you only have the opportunity to visit Honolulu, Hawaii is well worth the energetic experience when you venture just outside the city streets. From any hotel in Honolulu you can take a day-tour to Maui for very little cost (around $50 each). Try calling ‘Roberts Hawaii Tours’ (now there's a name) and ask for Pedro Freire - as well as being a talented Puerto Rican jazz percussionist, he's a very amusing guide whose passion is living on Maui.