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Old January 29th, 2006, 05:35 PM
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Question Black Sand Beaches

Which Hawaii Princess Excursion would afford us the best opportunity to see/experience the black sand beaches?

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Old January 30th, 2006, 01:01 AM
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Rent a car and go on your own. You can do it from either Hilo or Kona.
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Old February 11th, 2006, 09:32 PM
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Default Maui

We saw the black sand beaches on the road to Hana in Maui.
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Old February 12th, 2006, 09:12 AM
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Rent a car and go on your own. You can do it from either Hilo or Kona.
I agree with Splinter. Take a drive along the west coast of the Big Island...can't recall the name, but great black sand beach!
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Just remember that black sand beaches are HOT!!!. I spent a couple days in Santorini Greece known for its famous black sand volcanic beaches. You couldn't walk barefoot at all unless in the surf. Very hard to lay just on a towel. So be prepared.
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Default Rent a car

I agree, On all of the Hawaiian ports including the big Island we rented cars and were able to do two -three times the Excursions for a fraction of the price.
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