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Big Island Family Travel Tips

By 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.

Family Overview: The Big Island, Hawaii

By 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. Read More

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Hotels

from: $189

Hilton Waikoloa Village

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425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Kamuela, HI 96743 Map

Distance: 20.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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from: $360

Kona Village Resort

Best Resorts & Lodges
Queen Kaahumanu Highway
Kailua - Kona (Big Island), HI 96740 Map

Distance: 13.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Four Seasons Hualalai Kona

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72-100 Kaupulehu Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Map

Distance: 13.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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Attractions

Dolphin Quest

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Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Dr
Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738

Distance: 20.8 mi. (from destination center)
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Volcano
Highway 11
Hawaii, Hawaii 96785

Distance: 48.3 mi. (from destination center)
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UFO Parasail

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5-5669 Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

Distance: 5.6 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Big Island

Distance (mi.)
Kona/Big Island Keahole Airport 6.1 map
Maui Kahului Airport 91.6 map
Honolulu/Oahu International Airport 171.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Big Island

Distance (mi.)
Hilo/Big Island Hilo International Airport 61.8 map
Hoolehua Molokai Airport 117.8 map

Flight Deals to Big Island

Originating From
Honolulu (HNL) to Kona (KOA) $103
Seattle (SEA) to Kona (KOA) $386
Portland, OR (PDX) to Kona (KOA) $388
Oakland (OAK) to Kona (KOA) $434
San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) $480

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Big Island Vacation Rentals

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from: $427

Palm House: Surrounded By Lush Greenery

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Ceiling fans, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Microwave, Oceanfront, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $131

Prestigious Keauhou Town Home

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishes, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, Utensils
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Fantastic Oceanfront! Paradise Found at Surf and Raquet Club

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR
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