Big Island Features

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When to Go to the Big Island

The Kona side of the Big Island is arid and hot, with mile upon mile of black lava fields lining a shimmering...

Top 5 Reasons to Go

1. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: Catch the nighttime lava fireworks at the end of Chain of Craters...

Top Big Island Experiences

Watch as fiery red lava pours, steaming, into the ocean; stare in awe at nighttime lava fireworks; and...

Great 1-Day Itineraries

Spend the day lounging on a Kohala Coast beach (Hapuna, Kaunaoa -- also known as Mauna Kea -- or Kua...

With dozens of adventures, discoveries, and fun-filled beach days, Hawaii is a blast with keiki (kids)...

There's no question that Hawaii is one of the country's foremost honeymoon destinations. Romance is in...

The Big Island is home to more farmers' markets than most cities, each offering a different range of...

A Temporary Home in Hawaii

Renting a condo or vacation house gives you much more room than the average hotel, the chance to meet...

Sightseeing Tours

Guided tours on the island are great for specific things: seeing Mauna Kea, exploring Waipio Valley...

Kona Coffee Farm Tours

Even if you're not a java fiend, it's easy to get into the history and culture surrounding Kona coffee...

If Trees Could Talk

The history of the trees lining Hilo's Banyan Drive is one of the Big Island's most interesting and least-known...

Protecting the Humpback Whale

The waters around the Hawaiian Islands are one of the North Pacific humpback whales' most significant...

Breathtaking scenery is to be expected on Hawaii golf courses -- as it is everywhere around the tropical...

Ironman & Friends

Run annually since 1978, the Ironman Triathlon World Championship (808/329-0063. www.ironmanlive.com)......

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