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Inside Background
Background 
   TA Inside Page with information on how to cherish and savor the wonder that...
Last edited: February 15, 2013
Health & Safety 
The main area of safety concern for tourists visiting the Island of Hawaii is...
Last edited: February 02, 2011
History 
THE VOYAGERS As we are currently so dependent on our 21st Century technology...
Last edited: November 04, 2012
Recommended Reading 
  “Hawaii The Big Island Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Surf, Bike and...
Last edited: October 21, 2010
Tourist Board Info 
The place to go to get local tourist information is the Hawaii Visitors and...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
There is no simple climate on the Island of Hawaii with the island experiencing...
Last edited: December 22, 2008
Only in Island of Hawaii 
Most people incorrectly call Hawai` i Island, "The Big Island". A suggested...
Last edited: June 10, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Almost all travelers arrive at the Island of Hawaii by airplane.  Some of these...
Last edited: April 25, 2012
Getting Around 
The most common method of getting around the Island of Hawaii is by car.  Many...
Last edited: January 06, 2010
Public Transportation 
While there is a public bus that runs around the island once a day, it is timed...
Last edited: November 02, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Car Rentals Because the island of Hawaii is so large, most visitors to the Big...
Last edited: July 30, 2012
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Traveling to the Big Island with the kiddies?  The choices of hotels, resorts...
Last edited: August 13, 2009
Nightlife 
Travelers often picture their Hawaiian vacation is being comprised primarily of...
Last edited: February 09, 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
One very popular activity had been to visit Kealakekua Bay by kayak.  There are...
Last edited: November 03, 2012
Shopping 
For quilters travelling to the Big Island, consider planning around the Big...
Last edited: February 21, 2013
Sports & Activities 
The Island is over 4000 miles of area, and home to the finest fishing ,diving...
Last edited: May 06, 2010
First Time to The Big Island 
Make sure you reserve your wheels early or you may be disappointed. Renting a...
Last edited: March 19, 2013
Free Things to Do on the Big Island 
• Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, on Mamaki Street. Open 9-4 daily...
Last edited: April 29, 2012
Lava Flow Hike 
Watch the Big Island grow before your eyes when you walk right up to the active...
Last edited: February 17, 2013
Petroglyphs 
  Accessible Petroglyph Fields on the Big Island For hundreds of years, since...
Last edited: January 29, 2010
Snorkeling 
 SNORKEL  MASKS SAFETY ALERT MARCH 2013:   http://www.cpsc....  Description...
Last edited: March 11, 2013
Hobby Garden Hawaii 
The Hobby Garden is a great place for families and school groups to spend a fun...
Last edited: June 20, 2008
Ka'upulehu Cultural Center 
The folks who work here are friendly and experts in Hawaiian history.  Dancers...
Last edited: September 28, 2008
Mauna Kea 
Mauna Kea 28 miles (45.1 km) W of Hilo on Hawaii 200, then N on the access road...
Last edited: April 13, 2012
The Puako Petroglyphs 
Looking for a free activity to do around Waikoloa/Kohala Coast? Stroll along...
Last edited: January 24, 2012
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
The Island of Hawaii is a diverse, multi-cultural land, and there is no part of...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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