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Big Island's Top Beaches
Kaunaoa Beach (also known as Mauna Kea Beach) is a beautiful palm-lined golden crescent.
Hapuna Beach is a wide expanse of fine sandy playground and aquamarine water.
Anaehoomalu Beach's lovely curving crescent provides lots of water sports options.
Kua Bay is a scenic white sand beach with crystal clear water perfect for snorkeling in summer. Punaluu Beach Park has black sand and guaranteed turtle watching.
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Travel Deals in Big Island
- $118 & up -- Waikiki Beach Hotel w/Oceanarium & Spa, 35% Off BookIt.com
- $199 & up -- Big Island Family Beach Hotel, Kids Eat Free BookIt.com
- $675 & up -- Sheraton Kauai: 3-Nt. Vacation w/Car Rental Pleasant Holidays
- $9.99 & up -- Car Rentals across Hawaii CarRentals.com
- $219 & up -- Oceanview Room at Oahu 4-Star Resort, 45% Off — $219 BookIt.com
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