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For more information on the Big Island of Hawai'i, visit www.bigisland.org, the Web site of the Big Island Visitors Bureau. Other sites to check out include: www.kohalacoastresorts.com, the Kohala Coast Resort Association Web site which provides information on accommodations and activities for this 20-mi stretch; www.downtownhilo.com, for information on the historical town of Hilo including a self-guided walking tour; www.gohawaii.com, the official Web site of the Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau; www.bestplaceshawaii.com for the Hawai'i State Vacation Planner; and www.hawaii.gov, the state's official Web site, for all information on the destination, including camping.

Safety

Transportation Security Administration (TSA;. www.tsa.gov)

Time Zones

Timeanddate.com (www.timeanddate.com/worldclock) can help you figure out the correct time anywhere in the world.

Weather

Accuweather.com (www.accuweather.com) is an independent weather-forecasting service with especially good coverage of hurricanes. Weather.com (www.weather.com) is the Web site for the Weather Channel.

Other Resources

CIA World Factbook (www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html) has profiles of every country in the world. It's a good source if you need some quick facts and figures.