Hawaii Big Island

Hawaii is the most remote chain of islands in the world which lies 2000 miles of the coast of California and consists of a total of 8 major islands and 124 minor ones too. The eight major islands are Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Niihau. Today we talk a little about the Big Island which is the largest and most diverse islands which is made up of molten lava, coffee fields and rain forests.

The largest town on the Island is called Hilo. There is lots of intriguing shops and galleries as well as many historic museums. A good place for a quiet getaway, you can take a drive through the Big Islands Hamakua Coastline where the views are remarkeable and breathtaking. There are many waterfalls as you drive on the main road with valleys of lush tropical rainforests and black sand beaches far below. Located approximately 15 minutes from the airport, Hilo is definitely an experience in its own right.

Built at an elevation of 4,000 feet on the forest covered slopes of Mauna Loa volcano and the world's most active volcano, Kilauea, the town properly named, Volcano, is a small rural town. It is generally cool and wet year-round with lush green forests full of tropical ferns, orchids, anthiriums and many more exotic plants. Volcano village has some small shops, general stores, and a few restaurants. You can also visit Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park where you can walk through ancient lava tubes, hike through enormous craters.

Kohala Mountain is a small country town located on a dormant volcano, is the birthplace of Hawaii's first King, Kamehameha I. After an interesting drive through the Big Island's lava fields filled with names of local residents and visitors "written" in white coral from the beach, the land slowly gets more lush. Kohala Ranch is full of pastures and livestock. The area is famed for its sweeping panoramic views of the Kohala Coastline which is also referred to as the Gold Coast.

Take a look at Big Island vacation rentals for your ideal place to stay when your on the Big Island, or check out the Hawaiian Travel Blog for more details.