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Visiting Hawaii isn\u2019t all about lying on golden sand and surfing clear blue water. A short 45 minute flight from Honolulu and you\u2019ll touch down on Hawaii Island<\/a>, also known as the Big Island. What awaits is a world of captivating natural beauty and mystical Hawaiian history.<\/p>\n

As the name suggests, the Big Island is Hawaii\u2019s biggest island, in fact it\u2019s nearly twice the size of all of Hawaii\u2019s other islands combined. It\u2019s not usually the first stop on the tourist trail, but it stands out as home to the Kilauea volcano, one of the most active volcanoes on the planet. Despite the destruction the volcano has caused, there\u2019s still an overwhelming respect and reverence towards mother nature\u2019s omnipresent spirit.<\/p>\n

I get the chance to experience the best of this beautiful spot on a day trip with Polynesian Adventure Tours. The tropical rainforest climate means there\u2019s plenty of luscious greenery and immaculate gardens, fenced between picturesque black shored beaches and clear waters. Orchard farms and botanical gardens also flourish. Rainbow Falls, Hilo\u2019s<\/a> majestic waterfall, has a spectacular vantage point that looks straight over the powerful cascading falls.<\/p>\n

Exploring the historic town of Hilo is a chance to see the Polynesian influence on the region. After lunch though, the tour takes us 50 kilometres southwest of Hilo to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. A UNESCO World Biosphere and World Heritage site, it\u2019s here where the true volcanic adventure takes place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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