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ISLAND HAWAII
The
Island of Hawai'i is sometimes called the Orchid Isle or the Volcano
Isle, but to its
residents it's always
"the Big Island of Hawaii." A Big Island vacation excites the senses and
inspires the adventurer. You can hike into a volcano crater, catch
marlin weighing hundreds of pounds, stare into the heavens from the
snow-capped summit
of Mauna Ke'a, and relax, swim, kayak, and snorkel at a black sand,
white sand, or even green sand beach. The Big Island has the
world's most active volcano: Kilauea has been spewing lava
since January 3, 1983. Check out our
Big Island
Travel Planning articles.
News: Kilauea Volcano Lava Flow has
changed direction.
 BEACHES
More than 80 beaches
offer something for everyone - white sand, black sand, even green
sand beaches. Check out the
Big Island Beach Guide. |
 OCEAN
Experience the stunning corals, fish, turtles, dolphins, and whales
that populate the islands. Kayak
to a remote cove, snorkel or
SCUBA dive the azure-waters. |
 SIGHTS
Hike to a scenic waterfall. Relax on a
black sand beach.
Explore ancient Hawaiian Temples. Experience
the different climate zones, waterfalls, beautiful plant and animal species.
Enjoy the Island's best scenic
drives and shopping bazaars. |
 VOLCANO
Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park, displays the results of 70 million years of
volcanism and evolution. View the spectacular
active lava flow at
Kilauea, the world's most active volcano.
Hike more than 150 miles of trails
in the park. |
 KONA
Kona is famous for sportfishing, snorkeling,
sunsets and coffee. It
means “leeward” in Hawaiian and stretches along the isle’s west
side. Visit the beaches of Kona and
Kohala, the hills of
Waimea, and stunning Kealakekua Bay and
Place of Refuge in South Kona. |
 HILO
Historic Downtown Hilo
is alive and bustling. Enjoy the lush tropical scenery of
Hilo Bay and Queen
Liliuokalani Gardens. Waterfalls flow from the rain forest
at Akaka Falls and
Rainbow Falls. Shop at the islands most famous
Farmer's Market. |
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