Big Island Vacation Guide 2009 - (Page 13) Up in the Air The island of Hawai‘i hides many of its awe-inspiring wonders. To witness these splendid sights you’ll have to take to the skies and get above it all. Take an aerial tour and you’ll skim over the unique landscape and marvel at the sheer size, expansiveness and diversity of Hawai‘i’s biggest island. Take stock. A flying tour early in your visit can also give you an idea of where you’d like to continue your exploration by foot or by car. It’s a good way to get a handle on the sheer scope of the land and the striking contrasts of its terrain. Several companies offer helicopter and fixed-wing air tours of the island. They will provide you with a bird’s eye view of the lava flows, lush tropical valleys, mountain summits, rain forest waterfalls and secluded, multi-hued beaches. A helicopter tour is an exciting (and comfortable) way to view the active lava flows. Fixed-wing tours include flights to the volcano flow as well as to spy hidden waterfalls, Ka Lae’s green sand beach and the ancient “Place of Refuge.” The views are so astounding that visitors have made aerial touring one of the most popular island activities. So climb on board, fasten your seat belts and prepare to be thrilled. We promise you’ll love the view! Every Year Since 1995 Blue Hawaiian is the only activity company in the world, of any kind, honored with the Star Diamond Award for Outstanding Quality and Service from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Because some things really are priceless. If you think all helicopter tour companies are the same, and you can make your choice based simply on price, please consider this. Only one company in the world has been honored and awarded above all others for commitment to excellence. Only one company in Hawaii has the highest-time expert pilots, hones their skills in its own flight simulator, and puts them through annual factory and FAA training. And only one company in Hawaii has an FAA-certified Service Center and Repair Station, and only one is certified by the Dept. of Defense. Yet there’s still more. When you enjoy twoway communications with your Blue Hawaiian pilot, you’re talking to a State of Hawaii Certified Tour Guide. When you purchase a custom digital DVD of you on your tour, you’re glimpsing the passionate attention to detail Blue lavishes on every aspect of your tour. When you savor First-class seating and expansive views on an amazing new ECO-Star, you’re flying the ultimate touring machine. When you consider all these things, you’re thinking about what’s really important, and what truly is beyond price. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters. Every Year Since 1996 “Blue Hawaiian is the Cadillac of helicopter tour companies” Frommer’s Hawaii 2008 Choose Blue. Hawaii’s Best. Big Island (808) 961-5600 Oahu (808) 831-8800 Maui (808) 871-8844 Kauai (808) 245-5800 Toll-Free (800) 745-2583 www.BlueHawaiian.com 800-648-2441 13 Aerial view of Waipi‘o Valley. Kirk Lee Aeder http://www.BlueHawaiian.com http://www.BlueHawaiian.com
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