Let's talk science (hahahhahaha this is sort of hysterical to think I can do this). The Big Island in Hawaii boasts 11 of the world's 13 climate zones packed into a 4000 square mile clump of land. This includes desert, hot humid rainforest and snow-capped mountains. How could we resist wanting to see that crazy combo?! It's a vista seeker's paradise.
The only downside is travel time but in this lovely little fantasy world I've created I have limitless time and money so who cares? I happened across this useful outline of the islands when honeymoon researching and can use it as a guide for planning a pointless faux itinerary. A girl can dream.
Kauai is a must-visit with the Na Pali coastline and huge cliffs dropping waterfalls right into the Pacific Ocean. And if you're not into cliffs (I disown you) try a little boat ride down the Wailua River or some spectacular views at Waimea, the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." And duh, visit a beach or seven.
So yeah, nothing to see here. After Kauai, I'd like to explore a smaller, off the beaten track island, perhaps Molokai, described as "tucked away from the hustle of the outside world." Must visit Kalaupapa National Park! The tiny Molokai village of Kalaupapa was the settlement to which all of the island's lepers were exiled--since 1866, over 8,000 Hawaiians died of the disease there. A three-mile trail traverses through the tallest sea cliffs in the world before returning to sea level and arriving at the village. Hello!
Last but not least, we have to go vista hunting on Big Island. Black sand beaches, the Volcano National Park (!!), and rainforests await. It's overwhelming to even begin to narrow the options, but luckily, this is all fake. Sigh.
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