The Island of Hawai'i is sometimes called the Orchid Isle or the Volcano Isle, but to its residents it's always "the Big Island of Hawaii." A Big Island vacation excites the senses and inspires the adventurer. You can hike into a volcano crater, swim with dolphins, watch humpback whales, gaze into the heavens from the snow-capped summit of Mauna Ke'a, and relax, swim, kayak, and snorkel at a black sand, white sand, or even green sand beach. The Big Island has the world's most active volcano, Kilauea, spewing lava since January 3, 1983.

Kona Hawaii

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  Hapuna Beach is probably the most famous beach on the Big Island, and regularly voted one of the prettiest beaches in the world.  In Big Island standards, it's also one of the largest beaches on the island.  The shore has a sandy bottom, and the sand shelf extends a good ways out.  The … [Read More...]

Hawaii Volcano

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Where Can I View the Active Lava Flow? There are many great opportunities to view the dramatic Kilauea Volcano's active lava flow.  Depending on the dynamics of the lava flow, you may be able to get close to a surface lava flow, watch the explosive ocean entry, or even see glowing cracks and smoke … [Read More...]

Beach Guide

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  Hapuna Beach is probably the most famous beach on the Big Island, and regularly voted one of the prettiest beaches in the world.  In Big Island standards, it's also one of the largest beaches on the island.  The shore has a sandy bottom, and the sand shelf extends a good ways out.  The … [Read More...]

Captain Cook

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Captain Cook Discovers Hawaii Captain James Cook and his ships, the Resolution and Discovery, entered the sheltered waters of Kealakekua Bay (Pathway of the God) on the morning of Jan 17, 1779, during the height of a local religious festival.  Thinking Cook was a returning God, the Hawaiians … [Read More...]

Travel Planning Articles

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Where to Stay on the Big Island

  One of the most popular questions we receive from our site visitors is "Where Should I Stay on the Big Island?"  The answer to this question... "well, it depends!" … [Read More...]

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Overview of the Big Island

The Big Island has earned its name due to the fact that it is larger than the land area of all the other Hawaiian Islands put together. If you are familiar with some of the other … [Read More...]

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Vacation for Families

The Big Island of Hawaii is a wonderful place for vacationing families. There are a wide variety of activities and attractions for the whole family and many are unforgettable for … [Read More...]

Big Island Tours & Activities

The best way to enjoy the wonderful weather, scenery, and beautiful waters of Kona is to take part in some of the many tours and activities. Sign up ahead of time through … [Read More...]