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Understand
Growing pains are par for the course in paradise, where self-reliance and sustain-
ability point the way forward.
From Polynesian wayfarers and Hawaiian royalty to missionaries, sugar barons
and the US military, this is Hawaii's story.
Bust the myths and stereotypes about island life, far from 'da mainland' at this
multicultural Pacific crossroads.
Go find fresh seafood shacks, plate-lunch trucks and chef's farm-to-table restaur-
ants, then sip mai tais by the beach.
Discover the islands' soulful side: lilting Hawaiian music, sensuous hula dancing,
artisan handicrafts and dramatic stories.
Learn to speak the secret language of these fragrant garlands, symbolizing the
spirit of aloha that animates the islands.
Delicate coral reefs, red-hot lava flows, icy volcano summits, mist-laden cloud
forests - it's Hawaii, naturally.
Earth's most remote archipelago is a living laboratory for conservation and eco-
conscious living. Here's how you can help.
