SECTION B REAL ESTATE OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS Local Living Sunday, November 19, 2017 Photo:www.andbeyond.com around the world Hawaii... At a glance This is the 11th story Island of Hawaii in a series about popular The island of Hawaii is the youngest and largest island in the travel destinations Distance from and other countries. fenton to honolulu Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawai- ian Islands combined — hence, its nickname, “Big Island.” You can travel through all but four of the world’s different climate zones there, ranging from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra, a result By Vera Hogan 4,440 of the shielding effect and elevations of the massive volcanoes
[email protected] miLES Maunakea and Maunaloa. The volcanoes, beaches and Kohala 810-433-6823 Coast resorts are best places to visit. Maui Maui, known also as “The Valley Isle,” is the second larg- est Hawaiian island. The island beloved for its world-famous beaches, the sacred Iao Valley, views of migrating humpback whales (during winter months) and farm-to-table cuisine. The magnificent sunrise and sunset from Haleakala volcano, and beaches are best places to visit. Dream destination for Oahu Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” Oahu is the third largest Hawaiian island and home to the majority of Hawaii’s worldwide travelers diverse population, a fusion of East and West cultures rooted It may be the 50th state in the union, breezes, pristine sandy beaches, rugged in the values and traditions of the Native Hawaiian people. but it’s the firststate most people men- cliffs, tropical foliage and beautiful wa- It’s this fundamental contrast between the ancient and the tion when asked where they’d like to terfalls, is located in the Central Pacific.