I want to take my family on vacation to the Big Island and understand that one of the hotels offers a "swimming experience with the dolphins." Any info would be most appreciated.

The Hilton Waikoloa has the Dolphin Quest program

You can make reservation 2 months ahead for kids. Price is $85 or $95 per kid, plus any pictures & video are extras. Adults are on a lottery basis. If you get picked it's about $110. The encounter is about 30 minutes with dolphins, followed by a yellow submarine lab (where kids learn more about sealife). Call Hilton Waikoloa Village and request the Dolphin Quest line and ask for brochure.

www.dolphinquest.com

sorry. www.dolphinquest.org