Island Hopping

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  Island hopping means taking a short plane ride from one Hawaiian island to another.  To quote a friend of mine - "if you are going to fly all the way to Hawaii, you might as well visit more than one island!"  Many people will plan to visit more than one island on their Hawaiian vacation.  Visiting, or "hopping" from one island to another … [Read more...]

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Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley

Tropical beaches... lush rain forests... dramatic coastal cliffs -- with these and other attractions, Hawaii is more than just America's 50th state or a group of islands in the South Pacific. It's a special destination that attracts millions of visitors each year.  Our partners offer the best Hawaii Rental Car discounts available - whether you are … [Read more...]

Traveling with Kids

  The Big Island of Hawaii is one of those vacation destinations that can bring pure enjoyment and amazement to kids of all ages.  However, planning and traveling to Hawaii with kids is a big challenge!  Air travel nowadays is an exercise in patience and endurance - things not easily done with kids.  Having traveled to Hawaii … [Read more...]

Renting a 4-Wheel Drive SUV

When choosing your Big Island rental car, we strongly recommend considering a four wheel drive sports utility vehicle.  Although not the absolute cheapest rental car available, it does provide you the most flexible means of transportation on the Big Island.  Not only is this the biggest island in the Hawaiian chain, there are also many areas … [Read more...]

Kona, Hawaii Hotels

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Kona Hotels starting at $78 Our comprehensive Hotel Search Engine finds the best hotels at the lowest prices. Check out our Kona Hotels Finder - focused search of Kona Hotels, sorted by price. 4-star hotels at 2 star prices!  Up to 60% off retail rates. Save $30 on a Bed&Breakfast Online Reservation! Vacation Rentals Near … [Read more...]

Hilo, Hawaii Hotels

Hilo Hotels starting at $72 Our comprehensive Hotel Search Engine finds the best hotels at the lowest prices.  Check out our Hilo Hotels Finder - focused search of Hilo Hotels, sorted by price.  4-star hotels at 2 star prices!  Up to 60% off retail rates Vacation Rentals Near Hilo Check out our extensive listing of over 100 … [Read more...]

King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Kona Hotels starting at $78 Our comprehensive Hotel Search Engine finds the best hotels at the lowest prices.  Check out our Kona Hotels Finder - focused search of Kona Hotels, sorted by price.  Hilo Hotels starting at $72 Our comprehensive Hotel Search Engine finds the best hotels at the lowest prices.  Check out our Hilo … [Read more...]

Top 5 Attractions (You Might Miss)

The climate, terrain, and plant life are as diverse on the Big Island as its attractions. You will likely not be able to see all that this island offers, especially if you are only visiting for a few days. You can browse our comprehensive list of attractions on our Big Island Things to Do page with interactive map that shows you geographically … [Read more...]

Travel Itinerary: Kona + Hilo in 2 Days

Day 1 takes you north to Kua Bay Beach Park, one of the prettiest on the island, and Hapuna Beach State Park, known as one of the best beaches in Hawaii.  Then your drive takes you through the town of Waimea and to the Hilo area attractions.  Day 2 takes you north of Hilo to all the attractions of the scenic Hamakua Coast and then eventually back … [Read more...]

Big Island GPS Points of Interest

We have compiled GPS coordinates for several points of interest (POI) on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Below are places on the Big Island that may be hard to find, are unmarked, or simply less-traveled. POI Type Latitude, Longitude Kekaha Kai Beach Road Road X 19.769414,-156.02184 Kekaha Kai Beach Parking Road … [Read more...]