Destination: Hawaii: the Big Island
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The Big Island of Hawaii is one of the most fascinating places on earth. Still growing thanks to a continually erupting volcano, it’s twice as large as all the other Hawaiian Islands combined, as well as the youngest of the islands. It’s also the most diverse; eleven of thirteen climatic zones, comprising everything from rain forests to black sand deserts, can be found here. It boasts the tallest mountain in the world, too: Mauna Kea, which rises to a 13,677-foot peak from its base at nearly 32,000 feet beneath the sea. And with hiking trails, scenic waterfalls, hidden villages, luxury resorts and as much adventure as you desire, the Big Island is an otherworldly slice of paradise.
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