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Whale Watching Boat Tours in Hawaii
We went on a whale-watching boat tour while on the Big Island of Hawaii. Most things I’ve read have said that it is whale season in Hawaii from November through March, with some whales coming sooner and some staying later. We didn’t start really seeing them until January, with February being the best month for…
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel
If you come to the Big Island, you have to visit the Manta Rays. You just have to. The best and most exciting way to do this is by swimming with them. Other ways are to ride in a glass bottom boat or enjoy the restaurant lanai at the Sheraton in the evening. We’ve done…
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Watching the Kona Ironman World Championship
I thought, “If one finds oneself on the Big Island during the Ironman World Championship, it would be silly not to experience a little of the excitement,” and I’m glad I did. Between the white water and the ships is a line of volunteers and a line of swimmers. For those who don’t know exactly…