There's always plenty to see and do on Hawaii's biggest island.
With no shortage of natural beauty, many holidaymakers spend the
weekend to explore the breath-taking scenery in Volcanoes National
Park, Waipi`o Valley, Akaka Falls, and the slopes of Mauna Kea.
There are also several beautiful botanical gardens around Hilo.
The beaches of Big Island, while not as famous as Waikiki, are
also worth seeing, as they are made up of more unusual black and
green sand. Kua Bay is also a stunning white sand beach with good
facilities.
Visitors who want to get up close and personal with nature can
go on dolphin and whale-watching trips, and The Hilton Waikoloa
Village offers a swimming with dolphins experience.
For a glimpse into life on Big Island, several coffee farms
offer tours, as well as the Hawaiian Vanilla Company, the only
vanilla farm in the US.
Lapakahi State Historical Park offers another perspective as a
partially-restored fishing village dating back 600 years. Pu'uhonua
o Honaunau National Historical Park is also a must-visit to learn
about Hawaiian heritage, though it is often crowded with
tourists.