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Visiting Island of Hawaii, HI


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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Quinn's Almost By The Sea

Jul 20, 2009

Do not go here unless you can stomach a restaurant overrun by cockroaches. We observed the hostess killing a roach numerous times during our visit. To her credit, after she killed them she would wipe...more

Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort

5 of 5 stars
san diego
Jul 20, 2009

this is an excellent place to stay, even if you have young children. we have actually stayed here several times, and our 4yr old has been there 4 times, and we already took our 6 month old as well. ...more

Royal Kona Resort

4 of 5 stars
portland, or
Jul 19, 2009

When one thinks of tropical paradise at a modern hotel, this is it. Cool giant open air tiki loung at the edge of the ocean with relaxing music, great drinks. The room was nice, comfortable bed,...more

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