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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (courtesy, NPS)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (courtesy, NPS)

Big Island Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Take a helicopter ride over a volcano and Hawaii's lava-seared landscape
  • Walk through a lava tube and see steaming sulphur banks at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Rides horses on the grassy slopes of Parker Ranch
  • Walk behind a cascading waterfall as it tumbles hundreds of feet
  • Gaze at the stars through telescopes at one of the world's best places for astronomy

Big Island Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

The Big Island of Hawaii, the largest in the Hawaiian chain, is one hot destination. After all, it's here you'll find the moon-like calderas and fuming sulfur vents of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the oozing red-hot lava of active Kilauea spewing across roadsides.

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Hotels

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Kona Village Resort
1 Kahuwai Bay Dr.
Kailua - Kona (Big Island), HI 96740
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 0.9 Miles
(from destination center)
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Hilton Waikoloa Village
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Kamuela, HI 96743
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 21.6 Miles
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FOUR SEASONS HUALALAI KONA
100 KA UPULEHU DRIVE
KA UPULEHU-KONA HAWAII 96740, HI
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 16.8 Miles
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Attractions

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Dolphin Quest
Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 Map
Distance: 20.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Located inside the Hilton Waikoloa Village, this... Read More
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UFO Parasail
5-5669 Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Distance: 5.6 Miles (from destination center)
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Why-Knot Sportfish
Honokohau Harbor
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745
Distance: 26.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Big game fishing is the name of the game on this... Read More
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Big Island Vacation Rentals

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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in KEAUHOU, HI 96739
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Stereo, TV, Toaster
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Keauhou Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Dishwasher, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Swimming Pool
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Keauhou Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Dishwasher, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Swimming Pool
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