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Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #8

Tip #8: The Ocean - So Much To See, So Much To Do.... The Big Island is a mecca for all ocean-related sports. Whether it's snorkeling with dolphins, diving through undersea lava tubes filled with beautiful tropical fish, or sport fishing in the blue marlin capital of the world, we've got it all. Since there…
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Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #4

Tip #4: Beware of the vog. Vog. That's not a typo -- you read it correctly.....vog.What is vog? The Big Island's dirty little secret is an unfortunate side-effect of the volcano - vog. Vog is mixture of gases, primarily sulfur dioxide, that are emitted by the continual eruption of the volcano. It appears as a…
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Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #6

Tip #6: Mauka/Makai - Can You Give Me Directions Please? Did you know: Ancient Hawaiians, like many South Pacific people, had no concept of ownership and that included land. Land on the Islands was divided into what is called "ahupuaa", which are pie-shaped pieces that cover an area from the mountains (mauka) to the ocean…
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The 4 Best Beaches in Hawaii

The 4 Best Beaches in Hawaii Hawaii’s beaches are among the most beautiful in the world. The small state has well over a hundred beaches for you to choose from, and each one is a little different and special in its own way. Perhaps you want to go waterskiing on aHawaiian beach, or maybe you just…
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