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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island
Lava and rainbow at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii's Big Island (James Randklev/Digital Vision/Getty)
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Big Island Travel Tips

  • 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.
  • Swim alongside green sea turtles at Punaluu on the southeast side of the island near Naalehu.
  • Perfect your dives at Cavern Point, Place of Refuge, Kailua Pine Trees, and Red Hill.
  • Gaze at the stars through telescopes at one of the world's best places for astronomy.

Hawaii's Big Island Travel Guide

The Big Island of Hawaii—the island that lends its name to the entire 1,500-mile-long Hawaiian archipelago—is where Mother Nature pulled out all the stops. Simply put, it's spectacular. Read More

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from: $189

Hilton Waikoloa Village

Best Resorts & Lodges
425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Kamuela, HI 96743 Map

Distance: 20.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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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

Expert Rated & Recommended
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from: $199

The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii

Best Resorts & Lodges
One North Kaniku Drive
Kohala Coast, HI 96743 Map

Distance: 23.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Attractions

The Painted Church

Hwy. 19
Honaunau, Hawaii 96704

Distance: 15.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Oh, those Belgian priests—what a talented lot. In the late 1800s, Father John Berchman... Read More

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Pu'uhonua o Honaunau Historical Park

(Mailing: PO Box 129)
Highway 11 three miles past Junction 360
Honaunau, Hawaii 96726

Distance: 16.3 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Eco-Adventures Hawaii

P.O. Box 2639
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745

Distance: 26.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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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

Feature Articles

  • True Hawaii
    When you think of Hawaii, do you think of ukuleles, surfing and luaus? Not bad images when plotting your escape, but we’re going to expand your vision of these Pacific isles. We present you with six unexpected, themed adventures. Whether you love snorkeling, hula dancing, food, silver-screen scenery, exotic flowers or absolute privacy, we have uncovered just the Hawaiian-island activity for you.
  • Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep
    Divers from all over come to explore the north end of the Big Island
  • Aloha Midnight
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    Red-hot lava, scary pelagics, and heavenly creatures all come out after dark on Hawaii's Big Island
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  • Hot Spot
    outside
    With volcanic rivers of free-flowing lava, this island's on fire
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Big Island Vacation Rentals

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Tropical 6 Bedroom Home in Big Island

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: BBQ, Laundry, Pool Table, Swimming Pool
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from: $1000

Large 3 Bedroom Home in Big Island

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Blender, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Linens, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, VCR
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from: $2142

Spectacular 4 Bedroom Home in Big Island

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Blender, Coffee Maker, Hot Tub, Linens, Room Service, Swimming Pool, Towels
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