Hilo is the second-largest city of the Hawaiian archipelago, and while it pales in comparison to Honolulu, the Big Island’s capital city remains an important hub of daily life in the Hawaiian Islands. For tourists’ purposes, Big Island’s Hilo is a great base from which to explore the entire eastern side of the island, from […]
In recent years the world has been made shockingly aware what devastation and destruction can occur when earthquakes trigger tsunami. Traveling at the speeds of a jet aircraft, these waves are very difficult to track and advance warnings to possible victims can be a challenge even in this digital age. The Hawaiian Islands have had […]
Big Island tours help visitors take in views and join activities that would otherwise be unavailable to them. Whether it’s horseback riding on the remote north coastline or exploring deep coral reefs with a submarine, there is a heady mix of tour options to enjoy. Roberts Hawaii and Jack’s Tours both operate sightseeing bus tours […]
The tangle of rocky outcroppings offshore of the Big Island combined with the fact that Hawaii is in the middle of some serious deep sea makes it a haven for tropical fish and coral. Big Island snorkeling is a favorite pastime with vacationers, and there are several ways to get in on the action. Tourists […]
Hawaiian Airlines yesterday announced new service between Honolulu and Seoul-Incheon which will commence in January 2011. The proposed new service still requires final approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs. Airlines don’t typically announce new routes until they have confirmed during negotiations with regulators and port authorities that approval is forthcoming, […]
The Big Island’s west (Kona) coast is fantastic place for scuba diving. Visibility is great on this side of the island, and it almost never rains, meaning any day is the perfect day to go on a scuba excursion. Runoff from rivers and overall rougher seas make the east (Hilo) side a bit less desirable. […]
Hawaii is well-known for its enviable golf courses, and the Big Island could easily win the ‘Best in the Islands’ title in avid golfing circles. Overall, the play is excellent, and even courses that don’t garner that much local praise are still top-notch by national standards. As with so many outdoor sports, the west coast […]
Luaus have been a staple of Hawaiian culture for generations, but they’ve only caught on internationally in the last few decades. There’s no question that a trip to Hawaii would be incomplete without a Luau, and there’s no better place to sign up for one than the Big Island, where high authenticity and small crowds […]
Outdoor lovers are in the element in Hawaii, and Big Island hiking is some of the best in the archipelago. Almost every one of the world’s major ecosystems found right here on this 4,000 square-mile hunk of hardened lava, from the arctic heights of Mauna Kea to the deserts of Kohala and the lush tropical […]
North of Kona’s international airport, Waikoloa Big Island Hawaii is part of the South Kohala resort district. Driving in from the airport, the region looks like a wasteland of ancient lava flows, but all it takes is a short diversion toward the coast to see why so many people choose to stay here. The beachfront […]
