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Ecologically diverse and sparsely populated, the Big Island of Hawaii is larger than all the other better-known Hawaiian islands combined. Rental cars allow visitors to discover wonders from snow-capped mountains to rainforests to deserts. Best known for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the longest volcanic eruption in recorded history, the Big Island caters both to those who crave adventure and to those looking for luxury, with the flotilla of decadent mega-resorts dotted along Kohala... more » Ecologically diverse and sparsely populated, the Big Island of Hawaii is larger than all the other better-known Hawaiian islands combined. Rental cars allow visitors to discover wonders from snow-capped mountains to rainforests to deserts. Best known for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the longest volcanic eruption in recorded history, the Big Island caters both to those who crave adventure and to those looking for luxury, with the flotilla of decadent mega-resorts dotted along Kohala Coast. « less
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Coconut Cottage Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
Georgia
Nov 20, 2009

This was a first trip to Hawaii and we wanted to spend most of our time on the Big Island. We found the Coconut Cottage on Trip Advisor and the reviews were so good we decided to give it a try. We are...more

Kona Sugar Shack

5 of 5 stars
Half Moon Bay, CA
Nov 20, 2009

We stayed here back in March 09 and came back Nov. 09 to the most relaxing place ever! Jae and John are wonderful hosts and were very helpful of all our needs. Planing yet another trip in 2010 to our...more

Waianuhea Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
San Francisco Bay area
Nov 20, 2009

I delayed writing this review, because Waianuhea is one of those places that you don't want to change. It is a hidden gem - I don't want it to get so popular that it will be hard to get in and the...more

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