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Hawaii - The Big Island - The majestic Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Wailuku River State Park.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Lani Kai Beach and its warm, shallow bay.

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Hawaii - The Big Island - The dramatic Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Dusk over Ala Moana Beach Park, west of Waikiki.

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Maui - The Valley Isle - The legendary big wave surf break, "Jaws."

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Delightful Snorkeling Bay.

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Hawaii - The Big Island - A traditional fire dance.

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Hawaii - The Big Island - Kilauea Volcano glows under a starry night sky.

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Maui - The Valley Isle - Hiking Maui's lush interior.

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Kauai - The Garden Isle - The spectacular Na Pali coast.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Honolulu in the morning.

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Maui - The Valley Isle - Colorful surfboards lined up in the streets of Maui.

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Molokai - The Friendly Isle - A family of playful spotted dolphins.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - An incredible aerial view of the enormous Diamond Head Crater and Honolulu skyline.

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Hawaii - The Big Island - Diamond Head Lighthouse viewed from the crater.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Scenic view from the Stairway to Heaven natural landmark.

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Lanai - The Pineapple Isle - The island's pristine and deserted beaches.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - A pleasant view of Hawaii Kai, a largely residential area located near Honolulu.

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Kauai - The Garden Isle - Looking through Nature's Window on the Kalalau Trail.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Kualoa Point at Kaneohe Bay.

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Hawaii - The Big Island - A golden sunset over Kona.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - The USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu.

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Maui - The Valley Isle - A bird's eye view of Maui.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Hawaiian salmon poke bowl with seaweed, watermelon radish, cucumber, pineapple, and sesame seeds.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - A splendid sunrise over the landmark Chinaman's Hat.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - An equally delightful sunrise over the Anahulu Stream Bridge in Haleiwa.

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Molokai - The Friendly Isle - An endangered Hawaiian green sea turtle cruises the warm Pacific Ocean waters off Molokai.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - The verdant Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden in Kaneohe.

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Hawaii - The Big Island - The sacred Ki'i in Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park.

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Maui - The Valley Isle - The famous Lahaina Banyan Tree, Lahaina Town.

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Kauai - The Garden Isle - The awesome Na Pali coastline.

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Kauai - The Garden Isle - The dramatic Na Pali coastline is a favorite destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Maui - The Valley Isle - Black Sand Beach in Waianapanapa State Park.

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Hawaii - The Big Island - Ohia Lehua, a flowering plant endemic to the islands.

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Molokai - The Friendly Isle - Molokai's sea cliffs are the world's tallest.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Hawaii Memorial Day Lantern Festival.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Lanikai, burnished gold by a beautiful Pacific Ocean sunrise.

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Hawaii - The Big Island - The wonderfully weird Pools of Paradise rock formations.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Honolulu's Bishop Museum has exhibits on Hawaii's history and culture.

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Maui - The Valley Isle - The incredible semi-submerged Molokini Crater, located near Maui.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - A woman in traditional Hawaiian dress performing a hula dance.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - The islands are a world-renowned big wave surfing destination.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Beachfront Honolulu begins to sparkle at dusk. The aptly named Diamond Head Volcano is seen in the distance.

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Maui - The Valley Isle - The lunar-like landscape of Haleakala Volcano.

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Lanai - The Pineapple Isle - Snorkeling in the shallows over coral beds.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Magic Island, Honolulu.

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Maui - The Valley Isle - Sunrise over the summit of Haleakala Volcano overlooking the crater, Haleakala National Park.

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Kauai - The Garden isle - Picturesque Hanalei Valley and its fields of taro.

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Kauai - The Garden Isle - An open ceiling cave embedded in the Na Pali coastline.

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Lanai - The Pineapple Isle - Delicious garlic shrimp, a traditional dish served with rice, pineapple, and salad garnish.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - Iolani Palace in historic downtown Honolulu. This is the only official royal residence in the United States.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - The luxurious and exclusive resort hotels overlooking Waikiki Beach.

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Kauai - The Garden Isle - Mount Waialeale is one of the wettest places on Earth.

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Oahu - The Gathering Place - The hiking trail leading to Diamond Head Crater.

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Kauai - The Garden Isle - A sky full of stars shining over Kilauea Lighthouse.

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And if you're still missing the snow, head to summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the state of Hawaii.

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