Shopping in The Big Island

Capture the spirit and imagination of Hawaii Island's unique beauty and culture as you explore shops and markets. Take home the savory flavor of Island-grown coffee, the crunch of macadamia nuts or the lustrous beauty of a koa wood bowl. Imagine the surprise of loved ones back home when they open that box and it's holding a fragrant lei. Art...

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Dining in The Big Island

If you thought that hike was challenging, what about choosing among the Island's many dozens of dining choices at every meal? The ingredients are fresh, the flavors delightful and the settings beyond compate. From your first cup of Island coffee to your last chocolate-covered macadamia nut, your days on Hawaii Island are sure to be delicious. Lu'au Go...

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Rejuvenation [The Big Island]

Let the mana (spiritual power) of the Island restore you with fabulous food, pampering body treatments, healthful fitness classes and fragrant lei made specially for you and your sweetheart. The Island of Hawaii will reward all of your senses. Spa Treatment on Hawaii Hawaii Island's unique spa services offer Hawaiian and Asian influenced...

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Romantic Adventures [The Big Island]

Together you'll learn the language of flowers and the subtle messages of hula. You'll lean side by side on the ships's rail to watch dolphins leap toward the sunset. You'll trace the outlines of constellations from the summit of Maunakea. You'll sway to the mellow sounds of a slack-key guitar. From first love to renewed vows, Hawaii' is...

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Golf Courses [The Big Island]

With its dramatic contours, wide-open spaces and fantastic elevation changes, the Island of Hawaii is the golf capital of Hawaii. Small wonder that the Island's greens have attracted designers such as Perry Dye, Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, William Bell, Jay Morrish and Robert Trent Jones. Francis H. I'i Brown North and South Courses at Mauna...

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Circling the Island

The old adage, "It's the journey, not the destination" certainly applies when exploring Hawaii Island by car. The drive around Hawaii previously earned the Island one of National Geographic's 50 Ultimate Road Trips in the World, and Rand McNally's Best of the Road, the only trip awarded in the state. On the road Rent a car for flexibility...

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Family Adventures [The Big Island]

Hawaii Island's vast undeveloped spaces, calm waters and fascinating adventures are ideal for family members of every age. From lively lu'au to paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) stories, from zoo to planetarium, from snorkeling to picniking, there's always a lot to do. Top it off-literally-with a trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and you...

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Land & Air Adventures [The Big Island]

Whether you're warming up for the Ironman World Championship on the 112-mile bike route or spelunking through a lava tube, you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy the Island's unique geography and spectacular vistas. Join the paniolo (Hawiian cowboys) for a horseback ride. Walk carefully along the Crater Rim trail. Camp in a jungle clearing....

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