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This sleepy Pacific town on the Big Island's eastern side invites you to relax and return to a simpler state of being. Don't even try to hurry - Hawaii's fluid waves and whispering winds will force you to slow down.
Hilo humbly sits perched at the feet of three major volcanoes, overlooks the water, is home to the island's largest macadamia nut factory, and holds the record for being one of the wettest cities in the world. But don't let that put a damper on your Hilo vacation - all that means is more Hawaii rainbows in the background of your photos.
In town, banyan trees meet funky shops, and locals "talk story" at famer's markets where the tropical fruit tastes like candy. In front of centuries-old wooden storefronts, signs of a strong cultural identity include the revival of the ancient Hawaiian language, the tradition of Polynesian tattoo, and the practice of hula.
You'll find plenty of resort pools to plunge into, bountiful beaches to buoy yourself on the waves, koi ponds, art galleries, and restaurants serving the fresh local catch. Hilo vacation packages often also lead further afield to botanical gardens, old sugar plantations, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Published by Frommer's © 2012, Whatsonwhen Ltd
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