also known as the Big Island.

也稱作大島，

This is the largest, and youngest, of the Hawaiian islands

是夏威夷群島中最大也最年輕的島嶼，

and its still-growing landmass has a range of climate zones.

它不斷成長的陸地橫跨了多個氣候區。

On this volcano-rich island, with subtropical coastline,

大島上有許多火山，還有副熱帶海岸，

nature's elements collide spectacularly.

多種自然景色在此碰撞出璀璨的火花。

Enjoy the warm, blue water and the ocean breezes,

您可以享受湛藍的海水和溫暖的海風、

see the red-hot lava flow and delve into a lush green jungle.

觀賞火紅的岩漿湧流、深入茂密的蒼鬱叢林探險。

On this remote American island,

在這座遙遠的美屬島嶼上，

the unique Polynesian culture of the Hawaiians,

夏威夷島民獨特的波里尼西亞文化，

and their special connection to nature, is ever present.

和他們與大自然的關係永遠密不可分。

This is the domain of Pele,

相傳這裡是裴蕾女神的領土，

the mythical goddess of fire, volcanoes and passion.

火、火山和熱情都由她掌管。

Set out exploring to see the island's natural wonders.

趕快出發探索島上的自然奇景吧！

Take a few days to drive around the Big Island...

花個幾天，開車逛逛大島。

Remember, nobody is in a hurry here,

但別忘了，這裡是夏威夷，

so take your time and expect some unusual road closures!

放慢腳步，遇上道路封閉就等一下吧。

The resort-rich westside of the Big Island offers black lava beaches,

大島西側有許多渡假村和黑岩漿海灘，

history and watersports.

還有豐富的歷史氣息和水上運動。

Pacific green sea turtles crawl ashore

在Kaloko-Honokohau國家歷史公園，

in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.

太平洋中的綠海龜會爬上岸來見客。

To greet the "Honu" underwater, dive in the sheltered Kahalu'u bay.

如果要在海裡看綠海龜，則可潛下卡哈魯烏灣。

This beach park is part of Kailua-Kona,

這座海濱公園位於凱魯瓦科納，

the island's main resort hub.

是島上主要的渡假村聚集地。

It is a relaxing place to enjoy the sunshine

在這裡可以放鬆地享受陽光，

and try stand-up paddle boarding.

嘗試玩玩直立式划槳衝浪。

When you are ready for a break, taste one of Kona's exclusive brews

玩累了休息一下，品味科納獨特的啤酒，

or treat the children to shave ice, another Hawaiian specialty.

或給孩子買碗剉冰，嚐嚐夏威夷的特產。

Shop for "Aloha" souvenirs or beachwear and admire Hulihe'e Palace.

別忘了買些夏威夷紀念品或海灘裝，以及參觀富利黑艾宮。

Relax a few days on Mauna Kea Beach,

在茂納凱亞海灘休息幾天，

with Hawaii's highest point, the summit of the Mauna Kea volcano,

欣賞夏威夷最高峰茂納凱亞火山的

in the backdrop.

美麗風光。

Set aside a day for nearby Captain Cook village.

空出一天到附近的庫克船長村走走。

In 1779, the famous English explorer was killed right here in Kealakekua Bay.

1779 年，知名的英國探險家庫克就在基亞拉凱庫亞灣這裡遇害。

These days the the old jetty built in his honor

當初為了紀念他而建的老碼頭，

is used for sunbathing and people watching.

現在則是曬日光浴和觀賞人潮的好去處。

It is worth stopping by at this painted church

這座彩繪教堂也很值得一遊，

when driving south to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.

參觀後可再前往南邊的Pu'uhonua o Honaunau國家歷史公園，

Pu'uhonua was a place of refuge in ancient times.

「Pu'uhonua」是指古時候的避難所。

See primitive canoes, huts and board games

這裡有原始的獨木舟、小屋和棋盤遊戲，

and walk around the sacred burial temple for Hawaiian chiefs,

您可以在埋葬夏威夷酋長的聖廟旁走走，

guarded by carved Kii gods.

欣賞守護聖廟的木頭神像。

Spend some time in the Big Island's interior

撥點空留給大島內陸地區，

and explore the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

探索夏威夷火山國家公園。

The steaming craters of the Kīlauea volcano

基拉韋厄火山熱氣蒸騰的火山口

bring in visitors from all over the world.

吸引來自世界各地的遊客。

This relatively young volcano

這座年輕的活火山，

has been steadily erupting for over 30 years now.

30 多年來持續噴發。

You can even join a cruise to see the lava pour into the ocean.

遊客甚至可以搭船觀賞岩漿湧入大海的景象。

Hawai'i's mighty volcanoes did not scare off the brave Polynesian seafarers

數千年前，勇敢的波里尼西亞水手第一次踏上大島，

some thousand years ago when they first set foot on the Big Island.

並沒有被夏威夷的火山威力嚇退。

After all, fertile molten soil is perfect for new beginnings

火成岩的土壤肥沃，適合開墾耕種，

and on the Big Island's windward coast nature AND people flourish.

於是在大島迎風的海岸上，大自然和人類一起成長茁壯。

Tropical Hilo is one of the wettest city in the US,

熱帶氣候的希洛是美國最潮濕的城市之一，

but the many indoor attractions on this part of the east coast

但這個東岸城市有許多室內景點，

will keep you entertained when the heavens open.

即使下起大雨也能玩得開心。

On the island's northern tip, in the Pololū Valley,

大島最北邊是波羅陸山谷，

overlook the sprawling forest reserves

俯瞰夏威夷北邊一整片

of Hawai'i''s lush northern region,

茂密的森林保留區。

the birthplace of Kamehameha the First.

這裡也是卡米哈米哈一世的出生地，

The legendary king unified the Hawaiian islands.

統一了夏威夷群島的傳奇性國王。

Browse the boutique shops and galleries

如果想逛逛精品小店和畫廊，

in the historic, and rustic, towns of Kapaau and Hawi.

可以到古老的農村小鎮卡帕奧和哈威。

Back on the west coast,

回到西邊海岸，

watch the sun sink into the North Pacific Ocean

欣賞北太平洋上的夕陽美景，

like a glowing ball of fire on Hapuna Beach.

彷彿哈普納海灘上的一顆大火球。

Salute the Island of Hawai'i'

拿起邁泰或熔岩調酒，

with a Mai Tai or Lava Flow-inspired cocktail:

舉杯向夏威夷致敬─

Here's to earth, water, wind, and fire,

敬陸、海、風和火，

nature's splendid gifts to human kind.

敬大自然賜給人類的寶藏。