When visiting Hawaii, focus on one or two islands and split your time between the sunny southern and western areas and the more tropical northern and eastern shores.
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When visiting Hawaii, focus on one or two islands and split your time between the sunny southern and western areas and the more tropical northern and eastern shores.
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Colorful flora and fauna are part of the islands' tropical allure.
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Colorful flora and fauna are part of the islands' tropical allure.
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The state is made up of volcanic islands. Many tourists gather on the summit of Haleakala in Maui to watch the sun rise.
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The state is made up of volcanic islands. Many tourists gather on the summit of Haleakala in Maui to watch the sun rise.
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The road to Hana is a scenic, sometimes hair-raising drive in Maui.
Maui —
The road to Hana is a scenic, sometimes hair-raising drive in Maui.
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Only a fraction of Kauai, the Garden Isle, is accessible by car. Travelers to Kauai find a tropical vacation complete with lush botanical gardens, isolated beaches and sinuous rivers ideal for kayak trips.
Kauai —
Only a fraction of Kauai, the Garden Isle, is accessible by car. Travelers to Kauai find a tropical vacation complete with lush botanical gardens, isolated beaches and sinuous rivers ideal for kayak trips.
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Hike up Diamond Head for a sweeping view of Honolulu.
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Hike up Diamond Head for a sweeping view of Honolulu.
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