15 Rainy day activities for the Big Island (and 2 to skip)
You booked your trip to the Big Island several months ago, and now, in the weeks and days leading up to the trip, you see…
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Big Island for Beginners: Need-to-Know Tips for First-Time Visitors
Nearly every mainland flight to the Big Island lands in Kona, and that one fact shapes your whole trip. Plan on 7 days here, with…
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What is the best time to visit the Big Island?
Whale season on the Big Island runs from November through April, and it’s the only time of year you’ll see humpbacks offshore. Winter brings its…
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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts for the third time this year
Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island is Erupting! Lava viewing is a must-do activity if you are on the Big Island now.
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Big Island on a Budget (Cheap & Free Things to do on Hawaiʻi Island)
It’s no secret that it will cost you a pretty penny to visit Hawaiʻi. Flights and accommodations, which are amongst the most expensive in the…
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The 7 Best Black Sand Beaches in Hawaiʻi
When it comes to beaches, Hawaiʻi is no one-trick pony. There are the familiar white sand options, of course, but there are also black, red,…
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The 10 Best Hawaiʻi Waterfalls to Swim in (all islands)
Hawaiʻi is full of beautiful waterfalls, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are towering and majestic; others melodic and cascading. All can…
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Mauna Loa Updates: Mauna Loa is no longer erupting
Maunaloa is the largest active volcano on our planet and covers half of the Island of Hawaiʻi. Since its first well-documented eruption in 1843, the…
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13 Stunning Spots to see the Sunrise on Hawaiʻi (4 islands)
Sunset is one of the most popular times in Hawaiʻi, but sunrise might be the most sacred. It’s a time of extreme calm and beauty…
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Where to find the best Lava tubes on Hawaiʻi
Exploring Hawaiʻi’s lava tubes is an adventurous way to experience the beautiful, rugged geological history of the islands and learn more about how an erupting…
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A Beginners Guide to Snorkeling in Hawaiʻi (+12 easy snorkeling spots)
Trying out a new activity – especially one that involves the ocean – can make a lot of people nervous. So, if you find yourself…
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16 Great Places to See the Sun Set on Hawaiʻi (all islands)
No matter which island you’re visiting, you’re set to experience a string of beautiful sunsets in Hawaiʻi. Watching the sun dip down into the water…
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Stargazing in Hawaiʻi: The Best Spots on Four Islands
From secluded beaches to dark volcanic summits, the BEST stargazing spots on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, and the Big Island selected for their dark skies and…
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The 9 Best Spots to Find Sea Turtles in Hawaiʻi (All Islands)
One of the most common questions we get from visitors to Hawaiʻi is where they can reliably encounter sea turtles, either on land or in…
[read post]16 (short) Things to Do for your Big Island Itinerary
Looking for activities to add to your Big Island itinerary? Below, we offer ideas that range from active adventures to educational museum stops – and…
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Big Island or Kauaʻi: which island fits your trip?
Kīlauea has been erupting in episodes since December 2024, and the Big Island is the only Hawaiian island where that’s true. That settles the short…
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Big Island or Maui, which is better?
The Big Island? Maui? Or both? Plan your trip to Hawaii by comparing the activities, volcanoes, night life, beaches, and natural variety.
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O‘ahu or the Big Island, which is better?
O'ahu? The Big Island? Or both? Plan your trip to Hawaii by comparing the activities, the volcanoes, the night life, the beaches, and the natural…
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The 8 climate zones on the Big Island
How many climate zones are there in the world? And how many of those can you find on the Big Island? (spoiler: 8, not 10,…
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Hawaii, the Earthquake State?
Hawaii is the state with the highest earthquake density in all of the USA! Learn where you are most likely to feel an earthquake (the…
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