Best Vacation Package Deals » Hawaii Mauna Kea vacation package deal http://www.vacationpackagesdeals.net Your vacation search ends here Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:07:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Exploring the big island of Hawaii http://www.vacationpackagesdeals.net/exploring-the-big-island-of-hawaii http://www.vacationpackagesdeals.net/exploring-the-big-island-of-hawaii#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 18:23:18 +0000 admin http://www.vacationpackagesdeals.net/?p=44 As a young island, the terrain of Hawaii is constantly changing. Fourteen of the 16 major climate zones are found here, from the desert plains of Ka’u to the rainforests above Hilo, to sometimes snowcapped Mauna Kea. You could circumnavigate the globe and not see as much ecological diversity, or like us, you could simply rent a car and experience it all on the big island.

In kohala, the northern part of the island, dramatic cliff overlook the ocean below. Well above sea level , the terrain in Kohala is forested and ripe. Rainfall over Mauna Kea and the Kohala mountains forms countless streams and waterfalls intent on cascading to the sea.

Driving east past the Kohala mountains and aroung Mauna Kea,we are tempted to ascend Mauna Kea, At nearly 14000 feet, Mauna Kea is arguably the best place on earth to view things not on earth.

With great views of Hilo Bay, downtown Hilo, Hawaii’s largest city, is perfect for walking , shopping and the freshest in dining. Virtually every restaurant proudly proclaims the use of locally grown, raised or caught ingredients.

Volcano National Park

Just a short drive north of Hilo and we are in tropical rainforest, the wettest part of the island. At Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens, more than 2000 species of tropical flowers, fruits and plants provide an abridged overview of the rich paradise of Hawaii. Just a short drive south of Hilo and we are in the very dry part of the island – Volcano National Park.

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