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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Big Island of Hawaii ranks near top of tropical destinations


Active volcanoes. Black-sand beaches. Coffee plantations. Four national parks. Hawaii's Big Island is a boon for nature lovers who want a tropical vacation beyond sun and surf (although there's plenty of that, too). Visit between December and May for humpback whale watching, or any time of year to dive with friendly manta rays. Get your thrills at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, which is both a UNESCO World Biosphere and World Heritage site, and offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to tour the area around Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Want beauty that's a bit more genteel? Botanical gardens, hiking trails, and countless waterfalls also await you.

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