Big Island

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Lava oozes from Kilauea Volcano, Big Island.

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Big Island Travel Guide

You could fit all of the other Hawaiian Islands onto the Big Island and still have a little room left over—hence the clever name. Locals refer to the island by side: Kona side to the west and Hilo side to the east. Most of the resorts, condos, and restaurants are crammed into 30 mi of the sunny Kona side, while the rainy, tropical Hilo side is much more local and residential. More »

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Places to Explore

Hamakua Coast
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hilo
Kailua-Kona
Kau
Kohala

Mauna Kea
Puna
South Kona
Volcano
Waimea

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