Dictionary

Kauai: Also known as "The Garden Isle," it is one of the smaller Hawaiian islands and has great scenery.

koa wood: The wood from a koa tree, a plant only found on the Hawaiian islands, used in many souvenirs and even furniture.

Kohunlich: A Mexican archeology site best known for the Temple of the Faces.

Lanai: One of the Hawaiian Islands known as "The Pineapple Isle" for its pineapple plantations. Lanai is laid-back and tranquil.

leeward: A description of Hawaii's trade winds that refers to the west sides of the islands, which are dryer, sunnier and warmer than the east (windward).

Loreta: A city on the eastern side of the Baja California peninsula famous for whale watching and golf courses.

Los Cabos: A very romantic destination in Mexico on the south of the Baja California peninsula, famous for cool sea breezes and low humidity.

Manzanillo: A city that is not as often visited as others in Mexico that offers resorts and hotels in a quiet, relaxed environment.

Maui: One of the Hawaiian Islands also known as "The Valley Isle" that is one of the most popular Hawaiian Islands for vacationing.

Mazatlan: A busy port city located at the northern tip of the Riviera with 17 miles of beach.

Merida: A Mexican coastal city built on the remains of an older Mayan settlement.

Mexico City: The capital of Mexico and the largest city in the world, which has a lot of history and places to see.

Michoacan Highlands: A place in Mexico where millions of monarch butterflies migrate to every winter.

Molokai: One of the Hawaiian Islands that is also known as "The Friendly Isle," and is famous for being less hectic.

Oahu: One of the most urban of the Hawaiian Islands, it is the home of Honolulu, the Hawaiian capital and 11th largest American city.

Oaxaca: A mountainous state of Oaxaca in Mexico that has thousands of archaeological sites, including ancient Aztec ruins.