So, my sister flaked on me for our trip this upcoming week, but I’m not about to let that get in the way of having a killer time on the Big Island. On the to-do list:

• Night dive with manta rays
• Helicopter ride over volcanoes
• Kayak sea caves (with, hopefully, no floaty dead things)
• Stroll a black-sand beach
• Stroll a green-sand beach
• Stroll a plaid-sand beach

I’m open to suggestions. Anyone know some stellar spots to recommend on the Big Island? Oh, and anyone (who’s not lame) wanna come? You buy your flight and pay for incidentals, the hotel and car are for free!