The first island to be visited by ancient Polynesians, Hawaii's Big Island offers an interesting blend of rainforests on one side and lava on the other, with almost every geological feature in between.

The Kona International Airport is the gateway to the Big Island's resorts on the sunny,  leeward side, while Hilo Airport serves as the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

While the Big Island challenges athletes in the annual Ironman Triathlon, vacationers are energized by its golf-shopping-dining tirad. No trip is complete without a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes Nation Park. Hike to the lip of Kilauea's red-hot caldera, especially dramatic when viewed after dark.

Like the other Hawaiian islands, the Big Island's high seaons are from mid-December to early March and again from June to early September. Due to its size, the Big Island enjoys gentle seas on the leeward side year-round. Hilo is host to the annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition in early spring.

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Flight times

6 hours from Seattle, San Franciso or Los Angeles; 7.5 hours from Denver' 11 hours from Newark 

Inter-island flight times

Big Island to Oahu: 40 minutes
Big Island to Maui: 28 minutes
Flights to Kauai require transfers in either Oahu or Maui

Points of Interest  (Click for more detailed information)

Kilauea at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kahalu Beach Park (great beginner snorkeling)
Captain Cook Monument
Lava Tree State Park
Painted Churches
Rainbow Falls

 


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