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  1. The nerd’s guide to Hawaii’s Big Island

    23 July 2013

    There’s nothing wrong with the classic beach-and-umbrella-cocktail Hawaiian vacation. But nerds know that you can only read so much classic...

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  2. Waterfall adventures on the Big Island of Hawai’i

    19 June 2013

    On Hawai’i Island (aka the Big Island), the beaches aren’t the only spectacular spots for water views. Throughout the island,...

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  3. An island of sweet surprises: Maui for honeymooners

    07 May 2013

     A Hawaiian honeymoon has all the storybook ingredients to make couples swoon: sherbet-coloured sunsets, songbird serenades and pal...

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  4. Hawaii: a beach bum’s guide

    10 April 2013

    You don’t have to pay to fly all the way to Tahiti or Bora Bora to nab your own Polynesian...

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  5. Aloha chic: finding the perfect Hawaiian shirt

    03 April 2013

    There’s a clichéd vision of the aloha shirt. It’s loud. It says tacky tourist on tropical holiday. It’s worn with...

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  6. Top 10 experiences on Hawaii’s Big Island

    20 March 2013

    Island fever may happen elsewhere, but it’s almost unheard of on Hawai’i. The aptly named Big Island is fantastically diverse,...

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  7. O’ahu’s Top Scenic Drives

    27 February 2013

     The island of Oʻahu offers much more for adventurous travellers than just the historic streets of...

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  8. How to leave Maui (if you really have to)

    11 December 2012

    You’ve double-checked your flight time, mapped out the gas station closest to the airport, shaken the sand out of your...

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  9. Hana: not just the end of Maui’s most famous road

    21 November 2012

    Road trippers consider the 52 miles, 59 bridges and 620 curves of the Hana Highway to be one of the...

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  10. Top 10 Maui travel experiences

    05 November 2012

    Admit it – you’re grinning already, even before you step on the plane. It starts with the idea of Maui…...

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  11. Top 5 tropical islands

    25 October 2012

    Coconut palms and aquamarine waters are only the beginning – Lonely Planet Traveller magazine takes you to five very different...

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  12. Exploring the Big Island’s volcanoes & valleys

    26 September 2012

    The youngest of Hawaii’s main islands – and it’s still growing, with over 500 acres of new land added over...

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  13. Kaua‘i’s coast and mountains: a hiker’s dream

    19 September 2012

    Crisscrossed by centuries-old footpaths once trod by Hawaiian royalty, Kaua‘i is an unbeatable choice for hikers, especially first-time visitors to...

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  14. The botanist’s guide to the sexiest plants of the world

    31 August 2012

    Plants can be sexy. Raise your eyebrows if you will, but to a plant lover, certain plants possess an undeniable...

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  15. Hiking O‘ahu: a walk through Hawaii’s history and culture

    19 August 2012

    When it comes to hiking, Maui and the Big Island famously have volcanoes to scale, while Kaua‘i has the sheer...

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  16. Circling O‘ahu: a food lover’s trip

    18 August 2012

    To plug into Hawaii’s contemporary food scene, there’s no better place to start than on the island of O‘ahu, home...

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  17. Hawaii for first-timers: how to choose an island

    09 August 2012

    Planning a trip to the Hawaiian Islands but not sure where to start? Torn between picking a single island or...

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  18. Hawaii’s Big Island: how to make the most of a short trip

    09 August 2012

    Aptly named, Hawai’i the Big Island is BIG. Twice the size of the other Hawaiian Islands combined, they say; and...

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  19. Ask Lonely Planet: where can I have a high-energy holiday?

    08 August 2012

    Looking for a trip that will get your pulse racing? This week, the experts from Lonely Planet Traveller magazine show reader...

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  20. Finding your center on Lana’i

    21 June 2012

    The Hawaiian island that seems furthest from the rest is also the most central. From little Lana’i you can see...

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  21. Top 10 Moloka’i travel experiences

    20 June 2012

    Lonely Planet has produced this article for Moloka’i Visitors Association. All views are Lonely Planet’s alone and reflect our view...

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  22. P.I.C.N.I.C. in the U.S.A.

    10 June 2012

    Who doesn’t love throwing a blanket down on a sunny patch of grass, cracking open a box of sandwiches and...

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  23. Hawaii’s hush-hush getaway

    10 June 2012

    Beaches all to yourself, no queues at restaurants or attractions – welcome to Molokai’i, Hawaii minus the hustle.Moloka’i isn’t just...

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  24. Moloka’i: your portal to ancient Hawaii

    01 June 2012

    Lonely Planet has produced this article for Moloka’i Visitors Association. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and...

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  25. The world’s most unusual beaches

    28 May 2012

    Candy sands, disappearing waves, transformed trolls – if life’s a beach, these are its strangest days. These 10 beaches from...

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