You're on a beach, with crystal clear waves lapping at your feet.

Above you, a palm tree provides the perfect amount of shade, and the old volcanoes rise steeply behind you. You can hear the songs of birds and chattering of monkeys in the jungle, but you can also hear the tinkling of glass and  laughter.

You take another sip of your island drink, close your eyes, and let out a contented sigh. This is paradise.

So how do you get here?

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