Big Island Trip Report - April/May 2022. 1 year ago. Save. My wife and I and another couple just returned from a two-week vacation on the Big Island. This is my trip report. We travelled from Minnesota via Seattle to the Big Island on April 19th. We landed at KOA in late afternoon and took the shuttle to pick up our rental car at Hertz; rented ...Big Island Itinerary ideas. Oct 22, 2023, 1:25 PM. Save. Hello, my husband and I along with our 26 y/o grandson will be visiting the Big Island from 11/24/23-12/4/23. I have booked a condo for the first week at the club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort in Kailua-Kona. I booked a VRBO in Kaloli Point from 12/1-12/4/23.3. Re: Hotels on Big Island. Feb 10, 2023, 11:29 AM. Save. Hawaii is definitely not like traveling the US interstates, where you can find that hotel at the end of your drive. And it would especially not work if budget is a concern. Also, I can’t imagine wasting valuable vacation time trying to find lodging.06 October 2023. by MPinFC. Island of Hawaii. 2023 Ironman October 14. by Coral Gardener. 3. 06 October 2023. by Coral... 1-20 of 30,853 topics.HONOKAOPE 49 Black Sand Beach - 6.1 miles north (limited public parking so go early, good snorkeling) Inside Mauna Lani Resort almost at the end of the road guard house on the left before the circle cul de sac. Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay) - (1 mile south, immediately south of Lava Lava Lounge, turtles) BIG CALMISH.Big Island Recommendations. Feb 26, 2023, 4:49 PM. Save. My husband and I are planning a trip this summer to Big Island. We will be there for 10 days. The first half of the trip we are staying in Kona and the second half we are staying near Hilo.17 October 2023. by TheodoreJay. Island of Hawaii. Day trip from Oahu to Island of Hawaii. by carol o. 15. 17 October 2023. by Kimberley C. Island of Hawaii. the volcano gets busy all the time, yes you can do a day trip. it's a long ride from west side 2-3 hours, it is a BIG island. double book a room in volcano, if glow see it at night (after 9pm) or early morning (some people were there at 4am) stay in park, next morning drive down to hilo, see a little of town and drive along the beautiful ...the volcano gets busy all the time, yes you can do a day trip. it's a long ride from west side 2-3 hours, it is a BIG island. double book a room in volcano, if glow see it at night (after 9pm) or early morning (some people were there at 4am) stay in park, next morning drive down to hilo, see a little of town and drive along the beautiful hamakua coast. waterfalls, …Can't recommend a commercial Luau on the Big Island. Waikoloa Beach Resort has Hula Halau at the Queen's marketplace Mon/Weds/Fri. King's shops also presents a Hula performance on most Friday evenings . There are also wonderful musical artists and performers including the ever popular John Keawe on Tuesday evenings.Kauai is smaller, greener, and usually drier weather in that time and a wonderful to visit . Snorkeling is ok but not the best. The BI is really big, lots of lava fields ,more driving to see things but not necessary, great snorkeling but harder to get to, much less crowded and you can really get close to natureThe Big Island basically has one road that rings the island and it isn’t all that scenic. The roads that criss-cross Oahu are much prettier. Volcanoes National Park on TBI is a must-see and you could enjoy some amazing scenery, but many of the best sights are not immediately accessible by car.Aug 21, 2023 · Big Island. 3 years ago. Save. We are planning a trip to the big Island of Hawaii in March of 2021. We're planning to spend 7 days on the island. trying to decide how to split it up between the west and the east side. And what areas of each side are best to stay. Very interested in VNP. Sandy’s Drive In in Kealeakakua is probably 90% local customers. We share their special of the day and a mango smoothie. Sun dried specialities in Kealeakakua makes delicious bowls and has fresh and dried or smoked fish probably 90% locals. We order smoked ahi to have on hand during our time on the Big Island every year.Answer 1 of 11: We are traveling to the Big Island for 8 days during the first week of April. We are looking at renting a condo at the Vista Waikoloa. I am wondering anyone knows if this is a good area and place to stay. We are wondering what weather will be like...Answer 1 of 5: Hello, Do we still have to go through the agriculture inspection when departing Hawaii ? Thank you. Stephen. Hawaii. Hawaii Tourism Hawaii Hotels Hawaii Bed and Breakfast Hawaii Vacation Rentals Hawaii Vacation Packages Flights to Hawaii ... Kona Airport, Big Island - Hawaii Forum.Post this on the Big Island forum. You have posted on the Maui one, completely different island. Reply. Report inappropriate content. dreimer043. Naples, Florida. Level Contributor. 69 posts. 99 reviews.Big Island of Hawaii. ... Trip Advisor has very active Hawaii forums, if you don't get answers here (I would link them but that seems not allowed). Reply Aug 1st, 2022, 10:30 AM ...520 reviews 257 helpful votes Big Island with family- I know am the 10Mth tourist to ask! Oct 16, 2023, 6:30 PM Save Coming next year for fiat time and wish to spend Our week on the big island. Have rental Car. No kids but some inquisitive young adults and some older ones (ie me). All ideas and suggestions welcome. SomeBig Island Trip Report - April/May 2022. 1 year ago. Save. My wife and I and another couple just returned from a two-week vacation on the Big Island. This is my trip report. We travelled from Minnesota via Seattle to the Big Island on April 19th. We landed at KOA in late afternoon and took the shuttle to pick up our rental car at Hertz; rented ...In my experience, food trucks are not a Thing on the Big Island ~ especially in the North Kohala vicinity where the OP is staying. Best bet from there is to go to Seafood Bar, Kohala Burger & Taco, and Da Fish House, if & when they're open. ~ …Big Island. 3 years ago. Save. We are planning a trip to the big Island of Hawaii in March of 2021. We're planning to spend 7 days on the island. trying to decide how to split it up between the west and the east side. And what areas of each side are best to stay. Very interested in VNP.The Big island is a wonderful destination year round....If looking at a visit from a cost perspective...Christmas/New Years's weeks , and IronMan (October) are the pricier times to visit as a rule. The weather patterns on the Big Island are realy like nowhere else in the world...having 11 of earth's microclimates all on one Island....23 reviews. 16 helpful votes. 1. Re: Camping on Big Island. 4 years ago. Save. Of two campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, one is open on Hilina Pali Rd. There is a limit of 7 consecutive nights. Visit the park website under the dropdown menu "plan your visit."Save. By far the best Fourth celebration, with amazing food stations, tons of keiki food, and the best fireworks in a spectacular beachfront setting is at the Four Seasons Hualalai. Reservations well in advance and in some years they …Yes you can do Volcano in a day trip, about 2 1/2 hours each way if you do not stop. I would suggest spending the night if you have it in your budget. Kilauea Iki will take you through both rain forest and a barren crater. About 2 - 3 hour hike. Hi travellers, Any recomend place to stay near the outdoor shopping market( lively and vibrant location) Thanks, Rudy149 reviews. 295 helpful votes. 6. Re: Big island. 2 years ago. Save. This is the forum for the town of Big Island, VIRGINIA. It sounds like you need to post on your local Iowa forum since you are seeking info on Covid testing there. Edited: 2 years ago.Easter Brunch isn't a huge thing here. The Hapuna Prince does one, but I don't like their food. The atmosphere is nice though. There are several places that do a nice Sunday brunch and they might be amped up a bit or have some specialties for the holiday. The best is at ULU at the Four Seasons. 5,144 Reviews. View Hotel. Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton. 1,715 Reviews. View Hotel. Hilo, Island of Hawaii. Hawaii Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho`omaluhia.As for Pepeeko, probably 4 nights rather than 5 actually. The goal is to only drive across once, probably arrive in Kona and then immediately drive across to Pepeeko, stay over that side of the island for 4 nights and then drive back across for the last 7 nights. The Big Island just seemed like a good fit, some things to do and see but not ... Day 1: Arrive Kona airport late morning, rent car and drive to Volcano Village - explore. Day 2: Volcano national park, stay a second night in Volcano village. Day 3: Drive up to Kohala coast with a stop at Punaluu on the way. Days 4-7: Kohala coast (itinerary for that TBD.Hidden gems on the Big Island. 2 years ago. Save. My wife and I, adult family and friends will be staying for a month on the Island of Hawaii in September. We will be based in Hawi and will be visiting the well known beaches, trails, Mauna Kea and such. My question to the group is whether there are lesser-well-known gems that we might want to ...An Ironman race is a type of triathlon designed to test an athlete’s endurance, ambition and courage, according to the Ironman website. The first Ironman race was held in 1970. The original Ironman triathlon in Hawaii was made up of the thr...1 helpful vote. 2. Re: Big Island Car Rental. 2 years ago. Save. I have been booking and rebooking since March. Started at about $1200 for 6 days. Have been chipping away at the price saving $50 here and there and last week was at $800. Just booked last night for $375 with Thrifty through Discount Hawaii Car Rental. As for Pepeeko, probably 4 nights rather than 5 actually. The goal is to only drive across once, probably arrive in Kona and then immediately drive across to Pepeeko, stay over that side of the island for 4 nights and then drive back across for the last 7 nights. The Big Island just seemed like a good fit, some things to do and see but not ... On Kauai I just never experience the "stink-eye" many folks do on other islands like Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. Even though I've only lived there (part time) a few years, no locals or kama'aina (including most of which I don't know) have ever given me a dirty look. My wife and I are both haole, but we blend well for the most part.Save. By far the best Fourth celebration, with amazing food stations, tons of keiki food, and the best fireworks in a spectacular beachfront setting is at the Four Seasons Hualalai. Reservations well in advance and in some years they …My husband, three teenage children, and I are planning to visit the Big Island for the first time in late July for eight nights. We have already booked a condo at Mauna Lani Point for the first five nights (thanks for all the great advice posted on the forum!). We are planning to stay on the East side for the remaining three nights but need advice on where to stay.HONOKAOPE 49 Black Sand Beach - 6.1 miles north (limited public parking so go early, good snorkeling) Inside Mauna Lani Resort almost at the end of the road guard house on the left before the circle cul de sac. Anaehoomalu Bay (A-Bay) - (1 mile south, immediately south of Lava Lava Lounge, turtles) BIG CALMISH.the volcano gets busy all the time, yes you can do a day trip. it's a long ride from west side 2-3 hours, it is a BIG island. double book a room in volcano, if glow see it at night (after 9pm) or early morning (some people were there at 4am) stay in park, next morning drive down to hilo, see a little of town and drive along the beautiful hamakua coast. waterfalls, …The east side of the BI in March near Hilo can be just as wet and wild as the east side of Maui. Personally I would not commit a stay to either at that time of year. I would pick a spot on Maui anywhere from Kaanapali on down south and try the South Kohala Coast on the BI. Both give you the best chance of drier weatherAdvice for 2 days on Big Island. DH and I are visiting Kauai for a week (10/8-10/15), and hopping to Big Island for 2 full days (10/15-10/18). We're staying at Hilton Waikoloa and planned to enjoy the resort one day, and explore Volcano National Park on the other. I know the drive from our hotel to the Park will be roughly 2-2.5 hrs.31,164 posts. 1. Re: Things to do on the Big Island. 11 years ago. Save. I'm not big on commercial luaus, dinner cruises, or ATVing, so none of what I suggest may appeal to you, lol. But you've picked great hotels in what is one of my favourite locations on the island.12,181 posts. 1. Re: First Time to the Big Island. 1 year ago. Save. Maui is an older island with more large sand beaches. Things close early in part because of covid short staffing. You will find many places to eat in Kings and Queens …My 2 boys and I are planning a trip to the big island and want to stay at a resort that is fun filled with pools,water activities and the helicopter tour to volcanoes. But my main question is the hotel resort in which I should book.Hi travellers, Any recomend place to stay near the outdoor shopping market( lively and vibrant location) Thanks, RudySonomaGal: Yes small town w/ easy beach access doesn't really exist on the Big Island. Kona is the closest but really touristy. With only 4 days on the Island I would suggest focusing on one region (unless you really like driving allot). Waiemea or Waikoloa area might be spots to stay.Can't recommend a commercial Luau on the Big Island. Waikoloa Beach Resort has Hula Halau at the Queen's marketplace Mon/Weds/Fri. King's shops also presents a Hula performance on most Friday evenings . There are also wonderful musical artists and performers including the ever popular John Keawe on Tuesday evenings.Jan 15, 2023 · 7,248 posts. 93 reviews. 109 helpful votes. 1. Re: Big Island car rental - need suggestions. Jan 15, 2023, 3:44 PM. Save. Only you can answer if it's worth the extra money to pick up at one location and drop off at another. We always stayed in Volcano Village. 17 October 2023. by TheodoreJay. Island of Hawaii. Day trip from Oahu to Island of Hawaii. by carol o. 15. 17 October 2023. by Kimberley C. Island of Hawaii. Answer 1 of 3: I'm planning a trip to Hawaii in the fall and and looking to explore the Big Island, but take a few days to sit on a beach as well. How many days do you …2. Re: 18 Best Places to Eat on Big Island. We’ve been to nine of the 18 and enjoyed most of them, but with places like Cafe 100 included, I question the criteria used to determine “best”, even if it’s best in class. And you have to wonder why Canoe House would be on the list, but not Brown’s (though we’re not fans of either).Beyond destination forums. I am getting married at Kukio beach November 2023 and the wedding planner wasn’t sure if we could have a taxi / Uber drop us at the …11. Sep 30, 2023. by AkamaiNick4S... Island of Hawaii. Kailua-Kona Food Trucks and Entertainment Event, October 7. by Kimberley C. 0. Sep 29, 2023. by Kimberley C.You should post on the Big Island of Hawaii Forum. This is the generic State of Hawaii Forum - generally used by those who don't have a specific Island. (Some folks think that Oahu is the "big island" because it is the most populous - but no, the Big Island is the Big Island of Hawaii.) Report inappropriate content. coalminer.Different Drives Across the Big Island. We will be driving at least once from the Kona airport to Volcano National Park/ Hilo and then from there to Waikoloa. It seems that there are three routes that one can take across the island, the north shore, the south shore, or cut across the middle. What are the different routes like from the ... Big Island, east side. We will be on the big island for about 2 weeks. We are staying in Volcano for 4 nights and Waikoloa for 5. We will do most/all of our snorkeling and "beaching" when we are on the west side, though we plan to see the Green and Black sand beaches from Volcano. We are trying to decide where to stay to cover the east side of ...Day trip from Oahu to Island of Hawaii. by carol o. 15. Oct 17, 2023. by Kimberley C. Island of Hawaii. snorkeling on the east side. by TouristDuck. 4. Big Island Trip Report June 2022. Aloha all! We just got back yesterday and it was amazing! Love, love, love the Big Island :) Day 1 - arrived Kona airport in the evening, car rental and check into Waikaloa Fairway Villas. Day 2 - swimming at Anaeho'omalu Bay, lunch at Waikoloa food court, grocery shopping Walmart, swam at the pool. Jan 11, 2023 · 13 posts Big Island, east side Jan 11, 2023, 2:15 p.m. Save We will be on the big island for about 2 weeks. We are staying in Volcano for 4 nights and Waikoloa for 5. We will do most/all of our snorkeling and "beaching" when we are on the west side, though we plan to see the Green and Black sand beaches from Volcano. We recommend checking out these popular tours when looking for something to do in Island of Hawaii: Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island, Hawaii; Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars Free Astro Photos Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up; Captain Cook /Kealakekua Bay; Volcanoes National Park SafariYou might want to/need to post on the ISLAND of Hawaii Forum (AKA Big Island Forum). Right now, you're on the generic Forum for the whole State of Hawaii. Each of the Islands has its own Forum - with much more information and many more readers. Pull it up, scroll down and take a look. Note that the Big Island is BIG!2. Re: 18 Best Places to Eat on Big Island. We’ve been to nine of the 18 and enjoyed most of them, but with places like Cafe 100 included, I question the criteria used to determine “best”, even if it’s best in class. And you have to wonder why Canoe House would be on the list, but not Brown’s (though we’re not fans of either).Island of Hawaii Forum, Travel Discussion for Island of Hawaii - Tripadvisor United States Hawaii (HI) Island of Hawaii Island of Hawaii Travel Forum See all travel guides Don't miss the best of Island of Hawaii 3 Days in the Island of Hawaii Featuring: Rainbow Falls, Mauna Kea Summit, & 20 more places Browse forums All United States forumsOk so me and my wife spent 8 days in Kauai last October and can't wait to get back in Hawaii.We would like to visit the Big Island this time and have a few questions.. 1st, what is the ideal time to visit to avoid the crowds and the rain. My work is typically slower October- January so somewhere in that timeframe would be ideal.Jan 15, 2023 · 7,248 posts. 93 reviews. 109 helpful votes. 1. Re: Big Island car rental - need suggestions. Jan 15, 2023, 3:44 PM. Save. Only you can answer if it's worth the extra money to pick up at one location and drop off at another. We always stayed in Volcano Village. Save. Pahui'a at the Four Seasons is the clear #1 choice, but you can't go wrong with the Hale Samoa (at Kona Village Resort) or Canoe House (at Mauna Lani) or Browns (at Orchid) either. The only place I can recommend in town is the Don The Beachcomber at the Royal Kona Resort. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!Your correct about only 4 to a room in a hotel. Your best bet is to rent one of the many condo's somewhere on the Kohala Coast such as the Mauna Lani or the Waikoloa Resort area's. Besides being fairly central for exploring The Big Island, it also has the best weather and beaches.. These condo complexes range from smaller residential types all the way …Day 1: Arrive Kona airport late morning, rent car and drive to Volcano Village - explore. Day 2: Volcano national park, stay a second night in Volcano village. Day 3: Drive up to Kohala coast with a stop at Punaluu on the way. Days 4-7: Kohala coast (itinerary for that TBD.On Tripadvisor's Hawaii travel forum, travellers are asking questions and offering advice on topics like "Nice places to stay on ocean walk to eat and shop".2 reviews 4 helpful votes 1. Re: Big islandDiscuss Kailua-Kona travel with Tripadvisor travelers. Kailua-Kona. ... Gypsy Guide for Big Island. by jfd. 4 Sep 15, 2023 ... Island of Hawaii forums;jewels, while I agree this is not a plan I would contemplate, ever, here is a link to an online guide prepared by Hawai'i Tourism Authority. As it is an official tourism site, its job is to promote, but it also does an excellent job of sorting out the island sites by regions and offering helpful tips on planning a first visit.Hello Fellow Travelers, We are looking forward to our Dec 30-Jan 6 first trip to Big Island.We are family of 4 with 2 kids (10 and 15). We love travel and especially enjoy nature, gardens, short hikes, waterfalls, beach and good variety of food. Room wise, the Kohala Suites would work best simply because of the unit's size along with kitchen and bedding situation. Resort wise, few can beat the Hilton Waikoloa Hotel for hotel amenities such as the many pools, various lagoons, restaurants and everything else a large resort has to offer. One bit of advice though, people either love the Hilton Waikoloa or …The best will still be Kahalulu bay and Place of refuge. As a general rule the snorkeling gets better and better the further south you go. However past place of refuge due to the 1950 east rift flow it is wipeout time. There are places like …Hawaii forum. breggie. Asheville, NC. Level Contributor. 250 posts. 520 reviews. 257 helpful votes. Big Island with family- I know am the 10Mth tourist to ask! …Big Island Trip Report June 2022. Aloha all! We just got back yesterday and it was amazing! Love, love, love the Big Island :) Day 1 - arrived Kona airport in the evening, car rental and check into Waikaloa Fairway Villas. Day 2 - swimming at Anaeho'omalu Bay, lunch at Waikoloa food court, grocery shopping Walmart, swam at the pool.Answer 1 of 14: Aloha Hawaii! I am visiting the Big Island in August with my family. We have made reservations at the kealakekua bay bed and breakfast in captain cook for four nights. I was thinking about trying to visit the beaches and waterfall area and the...Answer 1 of 4: We will be on a cruise in September. We will stop one day in Hilo & one day in Kona. In Hilo, we plan to rent a car & drive to Volcano National Park. Big Island Trip Report - August 2021. 2 years ago. Save. I am a little late in writing this trip report – our trip was last month, but I figured better late than never. We went to the Big Island for 10 days with my husband’s siblings. My husband’s sister and her family have been to Hawaii many times, including several trips to the Big ...Jan 11, 2023 · Big Island, east side. We will be on the big island for about 2 weeks. We are staying in Volcano for 4 nights and Waikoloa for 5. We will do most/all of our snorkeling and "beaching" when we are on the west side, though we plan to see the Green and Black sand beaches from Volcano. We are trying to decide where to stay to cover the east side of ... 1. Re: top 5 or 10 things we should not miss in the big island. 11 years ago. Save. Snorkeling. Volcano National Park. Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. 6 days doesn't give you lots of time for the Big Island, but those are things I wouldn't miss on the Big Island. Have fun!Yes you can do Volcano in a day trip, about 2 1/2 hours each way if you do not stop. I would suggest spending the night if you have it in your budget. Kilauea Iki will take you through both rain forest and a barren crater. About 2 - 3 hour hike. Re: 5-7 Days in January Big Island. The "very close to the volcanos and also is possible close to some good snorkeling beaches" will not work together. VNP is at 4,000' elevation and the beaches are at sea level. The nicer beaches are at …Aug 15, 2023 · 7. Re: Big Island of Hawaii tours and music. Aug 17, 2023, 12:47 AM. Save. I agree with those who suggest you go to Don’s for the legends concerts. We go for happy hour and stay for the concert. Sooo fun! I think another must do is a boat snorkeling trip in addition to the manta one. Tripadvisor hawaii big island forum
As for Pepeeko, probably 4 nights rather than 5 actually. The goal is to only drive across once, probably arrive in Kona and then immediately drive across to Pepeeko, stay over that side of the island for 4 nights and then drive back across for the last 7 nights. The Big Island just seemed like a good fit, some things to do and see but not ...27. Re: Big island vs Kauai with kids. 10 years ago. Save. Ah - well, being that you are from California, you can get back to Hawaii much easier than most folks. I would go to Kauai for the first time with kids and then start saving for the Big Island. Kauai is my favorite island, followed by the Big island.16 helpful votes. 5. Re: Big Island vs. Kauai. 5 years ago. Save. Unique on Kauai to me would be Waimea Canyon and the Na Pali Coast. On the Big Island it’d be Volcanoes National Park and the vast expanses of lava. Between the two, the Big Island is more interesting, while Kauai is more beautiful.Re: Big Island VOG and lodging location questions. Clear skies on the Big Island are more probable in the South Kohala area near Puako but away from resort or harbor lights. Just walk out into an open area & look up. As for clear skies in Volcano it's a crap shoot. It's more probable to be raining.3. Re: Hotels on Big Island. Feb 10, 2023, 11:29 AM. Save. Hawaii is definitely not like traveling the US interstates, where you can find that hotel at the end of your drive. And it would especially not work if budget is a concern. Also, I can’t imagine wasting valuable vacation time trying to find lodging.70 reviews 110 helpful votes 1. Re: Big Island 15 years ago Save We went two years ago You MUST see the Volcano Spend time on several beaches Snorkel Watch WhalesRe: Big Island in 4 Days - Suggested Itinerary Help. As of may 06 hula kai both went to and snorkeled the captain cook's bay. The second place we snorkeled was further south, there was plenty of shallow water, plenty of fish, even some turtles. If you are interested fairwinds has snuba and hula kai does not. Island of Hawaii Hotels and Places to Stay. 498 Reviews. Volcano, Island of Hawaii. 283 Reviews. Honomu, Island of Hawaii. Royal Kona Resort. Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton. 1,716 Reviews.Yes you can do Volcano in a day trip, about 2 1/2 hours each way if you do not stop. I would suggest spending the night if you have it in your budget. Kilauea Iki will take you through both rain forest and a barren crater. About 2 - 3 hour hike.Answer 1 of 4: We will be on a cruise in September. We will stop one day in Hilo & one day in Kona. In Hilo, we plan to rent a car & drive to Volcano National Park. Oct 22, 2023 · Big Island Itinerary ideas. Oct 22, 2023, 1:25 PM. Save. Hello, my husband and I along with our 26 y/o grandson will be visiting the Big Island from 11/24/23-12/4/23. I have booked a condo for the first week at the club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort in Kailua-Kona. I booked a VRBO in Kaloli Point from 12/1-12/4/23. What is the best way to get there? Flying. The only way to get to the island is by flying. Most guests will fly through the Kona International Airport in Kona. however, some guests will enter via the Hilo International Airport in Hilo, though it is used primarily for inter-island flights. Hi again! I've visited the Big Island 3 times over the past two decades, but never by myself. I'm heading there by myself later this month, staying at the Fairmont Orchid.I'm a little anxious about what to do on this trip by myself - I usually love to go snorkeling, but I assume that's out of the question by myself for safety concerns.Big Island, east side. We will be on the big island for about 2 weeks. We are staying in Volcano for 4 nights and Waikoloa for 5. We will do most/all of our snorkeling and "beaching" when we are on the west side, though we plan to see the Green and Black sand beaches from Volcano. We are trying to decide where to stay to cover the east side of ...Oct 22, 2023 · Big Island Itinerary ideas. Oct 22, 2023, 1:25 PM. Save. Hello, my husband and I along with our 26 y/o grandson will be visiting the Big Island from 11/24/23-12/4/23. I have booked a condo for the first week at the club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort in Kailua-Kona. I booked a VRBO in Kaloli Point from 12/1-12/4/23. Hi Guys, Iam planning on hiring a motor home on the Big Island and just want to get any helpfull information I can. I am going with my hubby and 2 kids, 1 and 3. ThanksJan 14, 2023 · 3. Re: Maui vs. Big Island. Jan 14, 2023, 8:26 PM. Save. Two things occur to me. 1) Itʻs a really bad idea to take a 1-year-old to HVNP. Way too many volcanic fumes in the air for young lungs to deal with. 2) You most likely will not be able to take the baby on a boat, much less for the night snorkel. Reply. jewels, while I agree this is not a plan I would contemplate, ever, here is a link to an online guide prepared by Hawai'i Tourism Authority. As it is an official tourism site, its job is to promote, but it also does an excellent job of sorting out the island sites by regions and offering helpful tips on planning a first visit.Save. We stayed last year with our grandkids loved this resort! We were in a 1br with spacious walk out lanai. We had ocean view and a nice grassy area off the lanai …Camping on the Big Island 10:37 pm. Tracking Live Music & Dance 8:30 pm. Halloween activities thru Nov 1 2023 yesterday. Air conditioning yesterday. Kukio beach wedding ceremony and taxi/uber Oct 25, 2023. Kids Birthday Oct 25, 2023. Difference between the 4pm manta ray tours and the 8pm manta Oct 25, 2023. Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Oct 24 ...3. Re: Maui vs. Big Island. Jan 14, 2023, 8:26 PM. Save. Two things occur to me. 1) Itʻs a really bad idea to take a 1-year-old to HVNP. Way too many volcanic fumes in the air for young lungs to deal with. 2) You most likely will not be able to take the baby on a boat, much less for the night snorkel. Reply.Jan 11, 2023 · Big Island, east side. We will be on the big island for about 2 weeks. We are staying in Volcano for 4 nights and Waikoloa for 5. We will do most/all of our snorkeling and "beaching" when we are on the west side, though we plan to see the Green and Black sand beaches from Volcano. We are trying to decide where to stay to cover the east side of ... Discuss Kailua-Kona travel with Tripadvisor travelers. Kailua-Kona. ... Gypsy Guide for Big Island. by jfd. 4 Sep 15, 2023 ... Island of Hawaii forums;7. Re: Big Island of Hawaii tours and music. Aug 17, 2023, 12:47 AM. Save. I agree with those who suggest you go to Don’s for the legends concerts. We go for happy hour and stay for the concert. Sooo fun! I think another must do is a boat snorkeling trip in addition to the manta one.feeling confused - advice appreciated 10:29 pm. It's Official: West Maui Fully OPEN October 8, 2023 10:05 pm. time needed to check in for flight from Honolulu to Maui 8:41 pm. Twin Falls Kama'aina Days, 1st Saturday of each month 8:33 pm. …Answer 1 of 18: Just finished our wonderful time on the Big Island. We are a married couple 46 and 45, experienced travelers but first time to Hawaii. ... Big Island Trip Report - 5 full Days - Island of Hawaii Forum. United States ; Hawaii (HI) Island of Hawaii ; Island of Hawaii Travel Forum; Search. ... Tripadvisor Support; Solo Travel ...You might want to/need to post on the ISLAND of Hawaii Forum (AKA Big Island Forum). Right now, you're on the generic Forum for the whole State of Hawaii. Each of the Islands has its own Forum - with much more information and many more readers. Pull it up, scroll down and take a look. Note that the Big Island is BIG!Jan 31, 2023 · 2. Re: 18 Best Places to Eat on Big Island. We’ve been to nine of the 18 and enjoyed most of them, but with places like Cafe 100 included, I question the criteria used to determine “best”, even if it’s best in class. And you have to wonder why Canoe House would be on the list, but not Brown’s (though we’re not fans of either). Re: How many days to the Big Island? Jan 10, 2023, 7:56 PM. Save. 23 days, 22 hours and 20 minutes, but who’s counting!?!? Reply.Sign in to get trip updates and message other travelers.. Hawaii ; Hotels ; Things to do ; Restaurants ; Flights ; Vacation Rentals ; Travel Stories3. Re: Hotels on Big Island. Feb 10, 2023, 11:29 AM. Save. Hawaii is definitely not like traveling the US interstates, where you can find that hotel at the end of your drive. And it would especially not work if budget is a concern. Also, I can’t imagine wasting valuable vacation time trying to find lodging.Kauai is smaller, greener, and usually drier weather in that time and a wonderful to visit . Snorkeling is ok but not the best. The BI is really big, lots of lava fields ,more driving to see things but not necessary, great snorkeling but harder to get to, much less crowded and you can really get close to natureSandy’s Drive In in Kealeakakua is probably 90% local customers. We share their special of the day and a mango smoothie. Sun dried specialities in Kealeakakua makes delicious bowls and has fresh and dried or smoked fish probably 90% locals. We order smoked ahi to have on hand during our time on the Big Island every year.I was really disappointment with my visit to the big island. It was like I was living on one big lava rock. Its great to visit the volcano, but other than that, I found it very dead. First off, I love hawaiian beaches. Miles and miles of beaches. But on the big island, trying to find a nice beach was very hard to find ( I stayed on the Kona side).Oct 21, 2023 · Beyond destination forums. See all. Hello We'll be visiting Maui during the last week of the year. We are still forming the itinerary. Would you recommend a 1 day trip to the Big Island or perhaps a 2 day trip. We are family of 4 with 12 and 14 yr olds. Big Island Trip Report - April/May 2022. 1 year ago. Save. My wife and I and another couple just returned from a two-week vacation on the Big Island. This is my trip report. We travelled from Minnesota via Seattle to the Big Island on April 19th. We landed at KOA in late afternoon and took the shuttle to pick up our rental car at Hertz; rented ...Re: Travel to Big Island (Hawaii Island) Nov 8, 2022, 1:07 PM. Save. I'd expect you could find an oceanfront 2-BR condo in the Kailua -Keauhou area within your budget. But it will likely be on a rugged, rocky shoreline, and not have A/C and no good beach nearby. IMO, there really are no good beaches around Kailua-Kona.Save. My daughter fell in love with the Big Island when she was studying for 3 weeks at Volcano National Park this past January. She traveled extensively during her stay and is determined to move as soon as she graduates from college at the end of May. She will be interviewing tomorrow with a Shrimp company, and if offered the position, will ...Jan 10, 2023 · I'm sorry but your two consecutive trips to the East side of the island from the West are bugging me. Your going to drive 2 hours and 15 minutes to Hilo, drive around sigtseeing, then drive back to Kona for 2 hours and 15 minutes on the 16th. 11. Sep 30, 2023. by AkamaiNick4S... Island of Hawaii. Kailua-Kona Food Trucks and Entertainment Event, October 7. by Kimberley C. 0. Sep 29, 2023. by Kimberley C.Re: Driving on the Big Island. driving is easy, however slow due t the fact all roads are only 2 lane with no passing lanes and a lot of no passing zones. Speed limits on the main roads are 35 mph to 55 and it is enforced by police in un-marked cars ... ( all Hawaii police cars are un marked) From experience, figure you will average about 30 ...Save. Oahu is more urban - and thus better eats. Big Island is huge and lots of outdoor places to explore such as Volcano National Park. So it depends in part what you want to do when you are not in the water. Report inappropriate content.Save. Anything but Green Island tbh. Crowded, poor coral and expensive for what you get. No idea about Fitzroy Island but the Low Isles from Port Douglas are quite …Mount Kilauea has actually been erupting regularly since 1983. Update, May 4, 10:30am ET: Mount Kilauea has erupted, around 1,500 people have been ordered to evacuate. Residents of Hawaii’s Big Island are being told to prepare for a possibl...Native Hawaiians are sometimes referred to by others as native Pacific Islanders. However, they usually refer to themselves as “kanaka maoli,” and non-native people who are born in Hawaii are referred to as “locals.”Answer 1 of 14: Aloha Hawaii! I am visiting the Big Island in August with my family. We have made reservations at the kealakekua bay bed and breakfast in captain cook for four nights. I was thinking about trying to visit the beaches and waterfall area and the...1,362 posts. 30 reviews. 38 helpful votes. 1. Re: Big island. Jul 11, 2023, 8:23 AM. Save. In 1994 we stayed at the Hilton Waikaloa Village. Not sure how old your boys …Answer 1 of 14: I have a conference on the Big Island coming up in October. The conference is at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, and my wife and I will be staying there for convenience as much as anything. We are taking the …14 helpful votes. 4. Re: Big Island, east side. 12 Jan 2023, 2:13 am. Save. Third place in Kailua-Kona, Keauhou, somewhere on Southwest. Number of nights in each area to be determined by what you want to see and do, but based on what you said so far, you might want to add a night or two on East side for HVNP, Hilo, Puna.For a Trip towards the end of April 2022(same time when we visited Oahu and Maui 2 years ago), can someone suggest a lodging of Villa Type where you have the Room and Kitchen , Lanai and very close to the Beach(we wanted to stay on Beach Front , Low Rise villas), something very similar to - Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas in Maui.. I looked at Hilton Grand …Easy hop from any of the other three major islands. If your only destination is the Big Island, flying from Orlando with an connection in California will be the ticket (pun intended, lol). ~ ColleenNice places to stay on ocean walk to eat and shop : Get Hawaii travel advice on Tripadvisor's Hawaii travel forum.Big Island, east side. We will be on the big island for about 2 weeks. We are staying in Volcano for 4 nights and Waikoloa for 5. We will do most/all of our snorkeling and "beaching" when we are on the west side, though we plan to see the Green and Black sand beaches from Volcano. We are trying to decide where to stay to cover the east side of ...Your correct about only 4 to a room in a hotel. Your best bet is to rent one of the many condo's somewhere on the Kohala Coast such as the Mauna Lani or the Waikoloa Resort area's. Besides being fairly central for exploring The Big Island, it also has the best weather and beaches.. These condo complexes range from smaller residential types all the way …Below is our 7 day/8 night itinerary that I am thinking of. I would appreciate advice and feedback on things to add/remove/change based on the time of the year and our interests. Day 1 (Mon): Arrive in Hilo in mid-afternoon, check-in to Castle Hilo Hawaiian and do some late afternoon/evening activity.Big Island snorkeling. We are on the Big Island Feb 10 till Mar 13. We have been finding some great snorkeling on both sides, lots of hard coral formations and plenty of fish. We have been to many top snorkeling destinations in the caribbean and Hawaii ranks up there with some of the best. I am adding pics every few days to my flickr collection ... Answer 1 of 5: 8 nights on the big island. would it be a good idea to spend 4 nights near HILO and then 4 nights on KONA coast? I thought it might give us a chance to really see all of the island-- Thanks for any responses - I appreciate it.I was really disappointment with my visit to the big island. It was like I was living on one big lava rock. Its great to visit the volcano, but other than that, I found it very dead. First off, I love hawaiian beaches. Miles and miles of beaches. But on the big island, trying to find a nice beach was very hard to find ( I stayed on the Kona side).18. Re: Beware of car theft on Big Island. Nov 25, 2022, 11:32 AM. Save. Just had my rental car smashed and grabbed at Lava Tree Park near Hilo just about a week ago. There were even witnesses that yelled at them (2 guys and a girl) and about 10 other cars in the parking lot.On Kauai I just never experience the "stink-eye" many folks do on other islands like Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. Even though I've only lived there (part time) a few years, no locals or kama'aina (including most of which I don't know) have ever given me a dirty look. My wife and I are both haole, but we blend well for the most part.Coffee is always a big one as some of the best in the world is grown on the Big Island. Also vanilla beans and honey. You can get these at pretty much any grocery store, although I like buying from the farms direct when possible. We also like the volcano specific tshirts, jackets, and hoodies at Volcanoes National Park.The Big Island is more curves, rounded mountains. It's really different from Kaua''i. Maui and the Big Island have some similarity as the two youngest, and both have an active (but not erupting on Maui) volcano. On my last trip to Maui, I certainly enjoyed the scenery, and Maui has a large variety of scenery as does the Big Island.149 reviews. 295 helpful votes. 6. Re: Big island. 2 years ago. Save. This is the forum for the town of Big Island, VIRGINIA. It sounds like you need to post on your local Iowa forum since you are seeking info on Covid testing there. Edited: 2 years ago.Jan 10, 2023 · I'm sorry but your two consecutive trips to the East side of the island from the West are bugging me. Your going to drive 2 hours and 15 minutes to Hilo, drive around sigtseeing, then drive back to Kona for 2 hours and 15 minutes on the 16th. Researching for a week long trip to Hawaii in September. Looking at staying at the Big Island because 1) the volcano national park is the biggest thing on our bucket list, 2) life that's "a little bit slower" with "natural beauty and ecological features" is right up our alley, and 3) we want to keep transportation simple... 3. Re: First time on Big Island. May 16, 2023, 11:36 AM. Save. We have stayed at Waikaloa but our favorite is Mauna Lani. It is quieter, the grounds are beautiful, ponds, ocean front walks and access to the private beach club with great snorkeling in a protected bay. Some of the best snorkeling in all of the islands.Can't recommend a commercial Luau on the Big Island. Waikoloa Beach Resort has Hula Halau at the Queen's marketplace Mon/Weds/Fri. King's shops also presents a Hula performance on most Friday evenings . There are also wonderful musical artists and performers including the ever popular John Keawe on Tuesday evenings.Hi travellers, Any recomend place to stay near the outdoor shopping market( lively and vibrant location) Thanks, RudyAnswer 1 of 4: We will be on a cruise in September. We will stop one day in Hilo & one day in Kona. In Hilo, we plan to rent a car & drive to Volcano National Park. Answer 1 of 30: Links to webcams along the Kona & Kohala Coasts, and a live image from the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo. There are multiple observatory and HVNP webcams, but I'm focusing here on coastal images. ~ Colleen Sheraton Kona at Keauhou...Answer 1 of 4: We will be on a cruise in September. We will stop one day in Hilo & one day in Kona. In Hilo, we plan to rent a car & drive to Volcano National Park. As for Pepeeko, probably 4 nights rather than 5 actually. The goal is to only drive across once, probably arrive in Kona and then immediately drive across to Pepeeko, stay over that side of the island for 4 nights and then drive back across for the last 7 nights. The Big Island just seemed like a good fit, some things to do and see but not ...Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton. 1,722 Reviews. View Hotel. Hilo, Island of Hawaii. Hawaii Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho`omaluhia. 166 Reviews. View Hotel. Kapaau, Island of Hawaii.As for Pepeeko, probably 4 nights rather than 5 actually. The goal is to only drive across once, probably arrive in Kona and then immediately drive across to Pepeeko, stay over that side of the island for 4 nights and then drive back across for the last 7 nights. The Big Island just seemed like a good fit, some things to do and see but not ... Jan 10, 2023 · I'm sorry but your two consecutive trips to the East side of the island from the West are bugging me. Your going to drive 2 hours and 15 minutes to Hilo, drive around sigtseeing, then drive back to Kona for 2 hours and 15 minutes on the 16th. 29 reviews. 34 helpful votes. 8. Re: Big Island itinerary. Dec 20, 2022, 11:51 PM. Save. Also use a site like DHCR to price out your rental car, and compare the pricing for pick-up points ITO vs KOA, for your dates as well. That can help tip your decision-making re: flying into Hilo or Kona to start.The Big Island basically has one road that rings the island and it isn’t all that scenic. The roads that criss-cross Oahu are much prettier. Volcanoes National Park on TBI is a must-see and you could enjoy some amazing scenery, but many of the best sights are not immediately accessible by car.. White pill w282