Big Island Vacation Guide 2009 - (Page 2) Hawai‘i’s Island of Adventure The island of Hawai‘i is a world of adventure, beauty, discovery, relaxation and fun. Hawai‘i Island is a vacation destination without limits because there’s so much to see and just as much to do. Twice the size of the other major Hawaiian Islands combined, the island’s wide-open spaces are bordered by hundreds of miles of magnificent coastline. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, the island’s most popular attraction, is one of only 20 World Heritage sites in the United States. Here Kı ¯lauea, one of the world’s few active volcanoes, sends new land to a steamy meeting with the ocean below. Eleven distinct climate zones exist on the island of Hawai‘i. Rain forests, snowcapped mountains, tropical waterfalls and beaches of many colors are just some of the features that contribute to the island’s beauty. Stunning scenery is rejuvenating in its own right, but when it provides the backdrop for all your activities, everything you do is enhanced. Imagine playing golf on the greenest of fairways with breaching whales for a gallery, or touring the Hamakua Coast ¯¯ playing “count the waterfalls.” Whether it’s snorkeling our magnificent reefs, hiking our miles of trails, joining an ecotour or sampling the exotic fruit at our farmers markets, there’s an adventure for you. The island of Hawai‘i is also the cradle of the state of Hawai‘i’s fascinating history. The story begins with the first Polynesian settlers and continues to this day as the cultures of many immigrant groups have blended into the island’s rich tapestry. The well-known spirit of aloha has been at the core of that heritage and today it translates into a warm welcome. So, Aloha, and welcome to the Big Island, Hawai‘i’s Island of Adventure.™ 2 www.bigisland.org Outrigger canoe off ‘Anaeho‘omalu Beach. Kirk Lee Aeder http://www.polyad.com http://www.polyad.com http://www.islandair.com http://www.islandair.com http://www.bigisland.org
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