Big Island Features

Big Island Features

• Top Attractions
  Watch as fiery red lava pours, steaming, into the ocean; stare in awe at nighttime lava fireworks; and...
• When to Go
  Long days of sunshine and fairly mild year-round temperatures make Hawaii an all-season destination...
• Great 1-Day Itineraries
  Take full advantage of Hawaii's living classroom. Visit one of the island's botanical gardens in the...
• Weddings & Honeymoons
  There's no question that Hawaii is one of the country's foremost honeymoon destinations. Romance is in...
• Kids & Families
  With dozens of adventures, discoveries, and fun-filled beach days, Hawaii is a blast with keiki (kids)...
• Cruising the Islands
  Cruising has become extremely popular in Hawaii. For first-time visitors, it's an excellent way to get...
• A Snapshot of Hawai'i
  Oahu. The state's capital, Honolulu, is on Oahu; this is the center of Hawaii's economy and by far the...
• When You Arrive
  The Big Island's two airports are directly across the island from each other. Kona International Airport...
• Timing Is Everything
  You can see humpback whales clearly off the western coast of the island from about January until May...
• Renting a Car
  You will need a car on the Big Island. Get a four-wheel-drive vehicle if you're at all interested in...
• Island Hopping
  There is enough on the Big Island to keep visitors active and entertained for weeks. However, if you're...
• Will I See Flowing Lava?
  The best time to see lava is at night. However, you may or may not see flowing lava. Anyone who tries...
• Ironman & Friends
  Run annually since 1978, the Ironman Triathlon World Championship (808/329-0063. www.ironmanlive.com)......
• In Search of Birdies, Eagles & Whales
  Breathtaking scenery is to be expected on Hawaii golf courses—as it is everywhere around the tropical...
• Protecting the Humpback Whale
  The waters around the Hawaiian Islands are one of the North Pacific humpback whales' most significant...
• Hawaiian Healing
  The Hawaiians have held healers in high regard since ancient times, and many of their old traditions...
• Big Island Sightseeing Tours
  Guided tours on the island are great for specific things: seeing Mauna Kea, exploring Waipio Valley...
• Hawaiian Cowboys?
  When British Captain George Vancouver gave King Kamehameha a gift of cattle in the 1790s, he probably...