Hawaii, often called" Big Island" is the largest and youngest island in the Hawaiian chain. It's also growing every day as lava from active volcanoes flows to the sea, adding to Hawaii's mass. The island's variety is amazing, from snow-covered mountains to black-sands beaches, vivid orchid fields to rain forests.

The cradle of Hawaiian culture and birth place of King Kamehameha I, Hawaii has many historic sites worth visiting, including the Place of Refuge, petroglyph fields, Captain Cook monument, and Hulihee Palace.

Unmatched in its diversity, Hawaii's Big Island featues cattle ranches, deep-sea fishing, diving, snow skiing, tours of Volcanoes National Park, hiking, and four-wheeling. Golf is a major draw, with a wealth of stunning courses dotting the island.

Welcome to Hawaii......land of mystery and majesty, forged of fire and ice, and a sportsperson's paradise.

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