Aloha Loop (page 5 of 5)

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Length: About 225 miles.

When to go: Thanks to its idyllic tropical setting, Hawaii is a popular destination year-round.

Words to the wise: Set aside at least three days for the trip.

Not to be missed: Snorkeling off the coast provides close-up views of coral and brightly colored fish.

Nearby attractions: Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, Hilo. The Laurance S. Rockefeller Collection of Asian and Pacific Art, Kohala Coast. The Lyman House Memorial Museum, Hilo.

Further information: Big Island Visitors Bureau, 250 Keawe St., Hilo, HI 96720; tel. 800-648-2441, www.bigisland.org.

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