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Despite the toll of American
tourism, an imperious U.S. military presence, rank
overdevelopment, and a constant stream of real estate investors
gradually buying up the whole shebang, Hawaii is still one of
the few genuine paradises left on the planet. Culturally
diverse, topographically challenging,
stunningly beautiful, downright pristine in many areas,
and boasting some of the finest surfing and water sports in the
world, Hawaii is definitely one of those places to see before
you die. Native islanders may not be so thrilled to see you.
Their culture has been turned into a tourist attraction, and
they still battle realtors and the government for the return of
their lands and accompanying ownership rights. Even issues of
sovereignty are making their way through the federal courts. If
those pushing for independence have their way, Hawaii could mark
the first successful secession in United States history, perhaps
paving the way for those others who've tried (and failed) and
for those folks in northern Hawaii who keep threatening.
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