Re: Visiting Hawaii
I have been to Hawaii many times but only once to the Big Island. The best advice I give to everyone is to GET UP EARLY and enjoy the sunrise and beat the crowds. Many times I have passed by a place crowded with people that we had all to our self a few hours earlier. The place of refuge was amazing with no crowds, we spent over an hour there and were done and leaving before they had opened and tried to pay the entrance fee. The maintenance guys told me not to worry about it, "if you came this early you don't need to pay".
The volcano area can be very windy and you may want to visit there on a less windy day if possible. Another thing is to be considerate when driving, pull over when safe and let other vehicles pass you. The roads are narrow and tourists tend to drive slower than locals. You will get many shaka thank yous when you do this.
There are many amazing things at the farmers markets just make sure you try Lilikoi passion fruit, one of the most amazing things you will ever taste. I would like to know from you locals if there are other unusual fruits visitors must try.
If I ever get back there I definitely want to take the nighttime manta ray trip, check it out online.
Be alert for some local people who do not treat visitors very well and use common sense especially at night.
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