Travel Itinerary: One Week on the Big Island

When planning their Big Island vacation, many visitors do not anticipate the huge size of the island and how much there is to see.  We recommend one week on the Big Island - this will allow you to see the attractions and still not feel rushed.  Below is a sample itinerary for a one week visit to the Big Island.  Because these schedules are just … [Read more...]

Travel Itinerary: Kona to Volcano in 12 Hours

Kona to Volcano The drive from Kona to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is lengthy at 2.5 hours each way, but well worth the trip.  The Kilauea Volcano is the highlight of many visitor's Big Island vacation.  Make sure you plan your trip accordingly of you plan to drive back to Kona late at night after viewing the Kilauea lava … [Read more...]

Travel Itinerary: Kona to Volcano + Hilo in 2 Days

Ocean Entry Lava Flow, Kilauea

      Kona is paradise for beach-goers and sunbathers.  A must see attraction is the Kilauea Volcano located on the eastern (wind-ward) side of the island.  A lot of visitors to the Big Island will spend all of their time at the beach and unfortunately miss out on many wonderful natural attractions in and around … [Read more...]

Travel Itinerary: Hilo & Volcano in 8 Hours

Hilo Bay with Mauna Kea in Background

  Plan your Day in Hilo There is a lot to see in and around Hilo town, including the impressiveVolcanoes National Park, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens.  Whether you are a cruise-ship passenger or just short on time, you may only have one day to see everything,  If you only have one day to see the … [Read more...]

Travel Itinerary: Hamakua Coast in 8 Hours

    Plan your Day North of Hilo There is a lot to see in and around Hilo town, including the impressive Volcanoes National Park, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens.  Whether you are a cruise-ship passenger or just short on time, you may only have one day to see everything,  If you … [Read more...]