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trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: The Big Island of Hawaii - The Baby of the Chain

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:25:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chitraveler - After eight visits to the Hawaiian Islands, this is the first time that I have been inspired to write a review about a destination. Inspiration has no logic, because I have always been impressed with the vibrant beauty of these islands. But...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: The Big Island - Waterfalls, Rainbows, Nature's Beauty

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:03:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author oreyo - I loooooooooove Hawaii. The Big Island has so much to do and so many cool places to see. There is a black sand beach, a green sand beach and several white sand beaches. You can do cool things like swim with dolphins, snorkel or see the island via...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: The Big Island: An actual road trip in Hawaii? You mean that's possible?

Sat, 5 Aug 2006 06:40:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author divad23 - My wife and I just returned from a trip that was a first for both of us - the island of Hawaii, better known over there as "The Big Island" in order to keep from confusing it with the entire state. It was actually a second-choice for us two years...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Big Island, not 4 everyone...

Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:17:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stp-d - I'm writing this review following our 2nd trip to the Big Island/Kailua-Kona. In fact, we just got married there since we loves it so much on our trip in 2003. This time we arrived in mid May and stayed 8 days. We booked a private home in Kailua-Kona...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Affordable Vacation Rental above Kona

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 18:40:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author luciejohnson - We rented the Plantation house from Aloha Vacation Rentals. The house is in Holualoa a small artist community overlooking the ocean and Kona. It is central to all attractions on the west side of the island. The plantation house was neat, decorated...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Hawaii is not small but it is beautiful !

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:25:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bobdenver - April of 2005 was our most recent trip. We've made 6 or 7 trips now to various islands. Hawaii (the Big Island) is by far the largest island in Hawaii. We stayed in the Waikoloa area north of Kona for the third time. It is about 20 miles north of the...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Big Island - Trip report - May 2005 (long)

Fri, 27 May 2005 14:50:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author richfei - My wife, son and I spent a wonderful week on the Big Island in May and here's my trip report 1) I booked a package deal through Suntrips with a rental car from Alamo and roundtrip flight into Kona from San Jose. Came to $2200 for 2 adults and one...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: The Big Island-Places where to stay and where not

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:24:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jacklibog - Our family of four comprised of 2 adults and 2 young girls aged 10 and 12 spent 12 wonderful days from July 2 through July 14 on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our trip was organized and booked by a travel agency called BeBack Hawaii...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Escape the crowds by visiting the big island.

Fri, 4 Jun 2004 20:45:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kfong99 - The Big Island of Hawaii may not exactly match a typical expectation of what Hawaii is (a lush tropical paradise), but it is worth checking out for yourself. I say this mainly because the Big Island is the youngest of the 4 major islands. A lot of the...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Big Island: Big Fun

Sun, 30 May 2004 23:50:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scratchyitch - I travel to Hawaii for both work and play, about 2 times a year. Yeah, I know, life sux! I've been to the Big Island twice. Once for a one week vacation and once for work, but this review is mostly for the vacation traveler. Before you go, make...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: One week was not enough, great volcano site

Sat, 11 Oct 2003 17:31:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author djork - And now, yes, I do want to come back and spend another week there ... or better 2-3 weeks. AKA the Big Island, this island, unlike others, is still being created by volcano activity. Anyone wishing to see real flowing magma? hike among smoking pits with s...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Aloha spirit.

Sun, 18 May 2003 21:15:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author misodiva - We came from Honolulu to Kona airport. Stayed at a condo, which did not have airconditioning. We were told that it wasn't needed, and that the winds would be enough. This was not true for us, and it was extremely hot during the day in the condo. Used...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Island of Hawaii or The Big Island: To go or not to go?

Tue, 5 Nov 2002 11:32:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jo.com - The Big Island (Often confused as the location of Honolulu because it is called the Island of Hawaii also.) was the third island we went to June 2002 during out 3-week visit to Hawaii. It is very different than Maui and Kauai. Much of what you...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Our Big (Island) Adventure

Sat, 26 Oct 2002 18:16:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author alicat68 - Note: this review is not a comprehensive review of all there is to do and see on The Big Island. I have chosen to write only about what we saw and experienced first hand, and the highlights that made our trip memorable, and that I would urge...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Not the Hawaii You Read About!

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 11:35:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author newtownbeans - If you are planning a trip to Hawaii, I would suggest that you do not put too much emphasis on the Big Island, unless you are into helicopter rides and volcanos.

This is not the the prettiest of all the islands. It is the youngest and...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Big Island Secrets for moderate budgets!

Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:27:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chenmyu - Want to find the hidden secrets of enjoying the Big Island without paying the big bucks and avoiding the hordes of tourists? Read on...

Here's our list of tips to keep in mind to make your Big Island adventure awesome and...cheap!

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trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Keahou Beach Resort vs. The Orchid at Mauna Lani

Mon, 3 Jun 2002 13:57:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gloriana - We had a great week on the Big Island (May 2002). We stayed the first 3 nights at Ohana Keahou Beach Resort ($109 per night):

http://www.ohanahotels.com/details/property.asp?h_id=50

and the next 3 nights at the Orchid at Mauna Lani ($265 per...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: HOME GROWN HILO TOWN

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:27:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author MsWitt - After spending 4 days in Hilo, I have a new appreciation of this small Hawaiian town. Hilo is rich in Polynesian, Asian and Western culture. This is demonstrated in it's downtown eateries with cuisine of almost every culture. It has a small town...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: A Journey Around the Island of Hawai`i

Mon, 5 Nov 2001 05:26:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hularider - Today, let's take an imaginary journey around the Island of Hawai`i. First, to orient ourselves, an overview. An excellent visual aid is the Bier map published by the University of Hawai`i Press. First, a little about how to explain where we are:...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Flying into Hilo or Kona???

Sun, 19 Aug 2001 19:52:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nari27 - I have lived on the island of Hawaii most of my life and I am still amazed at all of the things I discover here each year. There are two major airports here on the island. The first is Hilo airport that receives inter-island airplanes and the second is...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Volcanic Action Island

Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:49:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author eclair - This is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain and if you have to go to only one go to this one or Kauai. This island has it all, deserts, rain forests, beaches, national parks, swimming, helicoptor rides, snuba, snorkeling, etc.

We only...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Hawaii's variety inspires varying emotions (long entry in scmrak's Re-Write W-O)

Fri, 1 Jun 2001 18:40:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eplovejoy - Hawaii has a desert.

And the island's desert has an ocean view.

Those paradoxes delight me still, more than 20 years after I learned that one of the world's lushest tropical vacation wonderlands also has one of the Earth's driest...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Texas, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet!

Fri, 11 May 2001 14:17:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author whalewatcher - The Big Island of Hawaii - if you are looking for diversity, you'll find it here! The largest and least populated island (per square mile) in the Pacific, it's an adventurer's dream. A brief visit here doesn't begin to tell the whole story, it takes time...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Walking on a live volcano on the edge of the Pacific Ocean!

Sat, 5 May 2001 11:14:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author diverpam - With just about every climate and type of terrain imaginable, this large island has something for everyone. My husband and I visited here in March 2001. Although it was our third visit to the Hawaiian Islands, it was our first time on the "Big Island" of...

trvl-Dest-United States-Hawaii-Island of Hawaii: Volcano House

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 15:05:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tdsinfo - Pyramid shaped piles of black lava topped with a single white coral stone are like beacons to guide us on the trail. The vegetation that thrives in this environment is sparse. Small trees, randomly scattered, stand alone and silhouetted against the gray...