1 . Hawaii - 2 Our next adventure started with a four - wheel drive in the northern part of the Big Island of Hawaii . Soon , we arrived at a landing site and climbed aboard kayaks for a guided ride called “ Flum ’ in da Ditch ” . The leisurely hour - and - a half - tour is relaxing , historic , even inspiring . For three and a half miles , visitors cruise down the central part of a 22 - mile irrigation network . This engineering marvel was built in the early 1900 s . Despite the human toll , the system brought the Big Island ’ s sugar cane industry to life . These waterways serve another purpose , when on hot summer days local kids would grab anything that could float and take a ride . Our lures are ready to hit the water a short distance from the coast . Access is another reason sport fishing is big on this island . Which , in turn , attract fish eaters like dolphin . Today , they put on quite a show . Working to free parasitic fish attached to their bodies . And then the real fun begins . Our catch ? Not a marlin , but a 40 - pound short - nosed spearfish . An impressive consolation , regardless . If small and cozy is your idea of the ideal vacation getaway , the big Island has many bed and breakfast inns to choose from . A two - hour drive southeast of the Kona coast will take you to Carson ’ s Volcano Cottages , in the Puna Rain Forest . Here , guest quarters nestle into the forest and the constant soundtrack of chirping birds is muffled only slightly by the density of tropical plants . Interior design is eclectic , spanning a variety of styles from historical Hawaiian to Asian . But as cozy as the bedrooms are , you ’ ll eagerly leave them behind for the breakfast . From the island ’ s interior , we journey to the southeast coast where the Kalani Eco - Resort has been attracting visitors for 25 years . Neighboring the Big Island ’ s famous black sand beaches and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park , the resort has been a haven to travelers seeking to broaden their horizons while gaining perspective on island customs . 김하연 cnn 뉴스 청취