This was taken down by the ocean before lunch.Photo by Thomas Z, USA
A turtle cruising along the ocean. So cool to see!...Photo by Anonymous
Our guide was happy to answer questions along the ...Photo by Travel61
The colors on this fish were absolutely amazing!Photo by Anonymous
As the sun starts to go downPhoto by Carol P, USA
Checking out Pele’s Hair around KīlaueaPhoto by Travel61
Captain Cook Monument.Photo by taylor
We stopped for a Sunset Dinner at the end of the “...Photo by Travel61
Lava TubePhoto by Bob_the_Aussie, Australia
After kayaking across the bay, we reached our grea...Photo by taylor
This picture was taken next to one of the steam ve...Photo by Thomas Z, USA
Plenty of fish to see when snorkeling in the bayPhoto by Anonymous
This photo was taken looking out from Thurston Lav...Photo by Thomas Z, USA
The snorkeling here was fantastic. Tons of colorf...Photo by taylor
We stopped for a short hike on the rampart splatte...Photo by Travel61
We stopped for a short hike on the rampart splatte...Photo by Travel61
WaterfallPhoto by Anonymous
Checking out Pele’s Hair around KīlaueaPhoto by Travel61
We stopped in a cave on the way backPhoto by Janneke H, USA
Our guide John was brave enough to pick and tell u...Photo by taylor
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It's certainly no misnomer that locals call their home the Big Island. Big it is - more than twice the size of all the other Hawaiian islands combined. It encompasses a diverse geography that includes active volcanoes, coastal deserts, lush rain forests and snowy mountains.
Whether you opt to camp at the edge of a smoldering volcano, relax in a century-old B&B or soak up the rays at a beachfront resort, you'll never struggle for something to do.
Big Island Beaches
Black-sand to white-sand, crystal-clear calm to surf’s up, the Big Island has plenty of beaches to choose from – and no wonder, when it has more coastline than any other Hawaiian island. Most of ... Continue Reading »
3 Days on the Big Island: Suggested Itineraries
Hawaii is world famous for its stunning natural landscapes, its active volcanoes, its lush greenery, its warm blue waters, and in some cases, it’s throbbing cultural nightlife. Now that you’ve ... Continue Reading »
Volcano Tours
Volcanoes not only created the amazing mountains, valleys and waterfalls of Hawaii, they also allowed magnificent tropical plants to flourish in the mineral-rich soil. On the Big Island of Hawaii, ... Continue Reading »
Oahu trips from Big Island
The Big Island is beautiful, no doubt about it. All the natural wonders of Hawaii are encapsulated in its blue water boundaries. But Hawaii is no ordinary island chain. The beauty of this ... Continue Reading »
Hawaii Waterfalls
There’s little more iconic than the image of a sheer mountain cliff surrounded by sea, its verdant flora overtaking the whole of the mountainside, greenery everywhere save for a little gap in the ... Continue Reading »
Secret in Kona
The name is Huggos and this place is right on the water overlooking the ocean in Kona. With tables and chairs in the sand and a small capacity, this place is perfect to have some drinks and watch the ... Continue Reading »
Things to Do on the Big Island of Hawaii
Let’s be honest. It can get confusing. You’re heading to Hawaii , but what island again? There are a handful of islands that comprise the 50th US state, but Hawaii specifically refers to the ... Continue Reading »
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