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Hawaii
- the Big Island
The Big Island is the youngest and largest of
the Hawaiian Islands, and thanks to Kilauea’s constant eruption
over the last 20 years, it’s still growing! The Big Island is
twice as large as all other Hawaiian islands combined. While it is
the biggest, it isn’t the most populated … there are about
148,600 residents. (Honolulu is NOT located here … it’s on
Oahu.) The Big Island is made up of five connected volcanos, two of
which are extinct, one is dormant, and two are very active. Mauna
Kea and Mauna Loa are over 13,700 feet tall, and their summits often
get snow during winter months! Because the island is so young, there
are miles and miles of lava flows that are less than 200 years old.
There are fewer beaches here, but the few that have formed are
incredibly beautiful. The Big Island offers the best scuba
diving and snorkeling in the Hawaiian islands.
Most resorts are on the Kona side of the
island, with the most exclusive resorts being found at Waikoloa and
Kohala to the north. Hilo has a few hotels, but is the more
"local" side of the island. Kona and Hilo both have major
airports. The Big Island is 95 miles tall and 80 miles wide. Drive
time from Kona to Hilo takes about 3 hours.
If you only have time
to do one thing while you are on
the Big Island, make sure you get to see the active volcano. There's
no where else on earth you can get this close to red hot lava. The
services of an experienced guide can give help you know where it is
safe to go. CLICK
HERE
If you are on the Big
Island for a week we've put
together an itinerary for you of what we consider as the places
you've got to see and the things you've got to do. PAGE
COMING SOON!
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