I love Hawaii not for the beaches or the resorts. Having lived in San Diego the last 19 years... I can claim some of the finest beaches in La Jolla, etc. I love white pineapples smoothies, and the plethora of eddible fruits that grow all over like liquoi (sp?) and strawberry guava. I love that in particular the BI is recreating itself constantly. I love the people and their strength and beauty. And how life moves slower than everywhere else. I love jumping of waterfalls into cool pools. I love being able to see fish that I have only previously seen in fish tanks. I love the frogs in Hilo when it rains. Hey, I might even love the roosters on Kauai, but that is probably a bit of a sttretch. I am totally addicte