Big Island Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Activities
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Guidebooks
Guidebooks
-
Fodor's Hawaii 2013
Trade Paperback
Photo: Patricia Marroquin/Shutterstock
Nicknamed "The Big Island," Hawaii the island is a microcosm of Hawaii the state. From long white-sand beaches and crystal clear bays to rain forests, waterfalls, luau, exotic flowers, and birds, all things quintessentially Hawaiian are well represented here.
Big Island Hotels
Even among locals, there is an ongoing debate about which side of the Big Island is "better," so don't worry if you're having a tough time deciding where...read more
Big Island Restaurants
Between star chefs and an influx of quality local farms, the Big Island restaurant scene has been heating up in the last couple of years. In the past it...read more
Things To Do in Big Island
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Big Island
- $118 & up -- Oahu: Waikiki Beach Hotel w/Oceanarium, 35% Off BookIt.com
- $129-$155 -- Oahu Hotel near Waikiki Beach w/Rooftop Pool BookIt.com
- $1029 & up -- Big Island 3-Night Getaways incl. Air, Car Pleasant Holidays
- $13.53 & up -- Car Rentals across Hawaii CarRentals.com
- $349-$389 -- Maui 4-Star Oceanfront Resort, Save 45% — $349-$389 BookIt.com
Big Island Experiences
-
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Catch the lava fireworks at night and explore newly made land, lava tubes, steam vents, and giant craters.... Read more
-
Watch as fiery red lava pours, steaming, into the ocean; stare in awe at nighttime lava fireworks; and hike across the floor of a crater at Volcanoes... Read more
-
You could fit all the other Hawaiian Islands onto the Big Island and still have a little room left over—hence the clever name. Locals refer... Read more
-
Kaunaoa Beach (also known as Mauna Kea Beach) is a beautiful palm-lined golden crescent.... Read more
-
The Big Island is home to more farmers' markets than most cities, each offering a different range of goods, but all providing at the very least... Read more
-
Getting out for active adventure is one of the top reason people come to the Big Island.... Read more
News & Features
-
New at Fodor's, Photos
We're sure your friends' Instagram photos of their puppies are super cute, but Brad Tully's animal snaps... Read more
-
New at Fodor's
From major airline uniform upgrades to tips from the jet set on doing Paris right, this was a very chic... Read more
-
Trip Ideas
The curious and daring among you will discover the vibrant, gilded landscape of Istanbul, the city tha... Read more
Free Fodor's Newsletter
Subscribe today for weekly travel inspiration, tips, and special offers.
·Weather
Now
76° F Overcast 74% Humidity May 19, 2013 at 10:53PMCheck historic weather for your trip dates
Arriving:Places To Explore
Fodor's Trip Planning Ideas
- Great American Vacation: Find Your Next U.S. Trip with Fodor's
- 80 Degrees: Fodor's Helps You Find Your Best Beach Vacation Spots
- Go List: Fodor's Top 25 Places to Go in 2013
- Hotel Awards 2012: Fodor's 100 Top Hotels
- Weekend Getaways: Fodor's Recommends the Best Weekend Escapes in the US
- Best of Europe: Fodor's Picks the Best Places to Visit in Europe
· Forums Trip Reports
-
Recently back from a wonderful first trip to Kauai! Read more
-
First, the disclaimer …
This trip will probably seem boring to most people, but the entire purpose was to R-E-L-A-X. Read more
·Hawaii Forum
-
Since the holidays and the winter vacation season are approaching, it's time for a countdown to Hawaii, doncha think? Read more
