| Hawaii is both the name of the chain of islands | | | | Broaden Your Horizons |
| that constitute America's 50th state, and the | | | | There's more to Hawaii than just sun-tans and |
| name of the Big Island that dominates the chain in | | | | tequila - you can learn about the area and it's |
| the Pacific. Hawaii, the island, is not usually called | | | | culture, and pick up new skills whilst having fun. |
| such by those native to the islands - they just | | | | Take dancing lessons, learn coconut leaf weaving, |
| refer to it as the 'Big Island'. The name, really, is | | | | or get your fortune read. You could even take a |
| unimportant - however you choose to refer to it, | | | | helicopter tour of the islands to see them from a |
| you can be sure you will have a wonderful time | | | | whole new perspective. |
| when you visit! | | | | Perfect For Eco Tourists |
| Lots For Tourists | | | | The 'Big Island' is home to some of the most |
| The Big Island Hawaii is really "big" on attracting | | | | interesting and unique forms of flora and fauna. If |
| tourists. In fact, it is safe to say that the island is | | | | you are interested in seeing some of the |
| mainly geared for tourism. This is evident in some | | | | fascinating wildlife, in beautiful, well preserved and |
| of the "touristy" flavored activities that the | | | | natural environments, then look for some |
| average person eagerly looks forward to doing on | | | | eco-tourism packages heading to Hawaii. You can |
| Hawaii. In case you don't know what we have in | | | | hike, bird watch, go kayaking or snorkeling, go |
| mind, here are some a few options. You can still | | | | camping, or ride horses around the island - getting |
| participate in luaus, still go walk up a live volcano | | | | close to nature, while doing everything the |
| and still girl watch (or boy watch) on the beach. | | | | environmentally friendly way. |
| You can also dance the hula and wear leis. | | | | Traditional American Fun |
| Want more touristy ideas of things to do? You | | | | All your normal favorite activities can be enjoyed |
| can drink little cocktails with umbrellas in them and | | | | on the Big Island too - shopping, golf, and tennis |
| listen to a ukulele player. Don't get me wrong, | | | | for example. Hitting the links on a beautiful island |
| there still is a big demand for the "cute" or | | | | with perfect weather, and ocean views is a |
| "quaint" places catered just for foreign tourists in | | | | tremendous experience. Then you can relax on an |
| the Big Island, Hawaii. But the average tourist | | | | evening, take in a movie or a concert, and sample |
| seems to thrive on the typical Hawaii tourist | | | | some fine Hawaiian cuisine. Check in with the |
| attractions mentioned above. | | | | Hawaii Tourist Board for details of current events. |