Seven Perfect Days on the Big Island of Hawaii
We love The Big Island of Hawaii. We have vacationed there for more than 6 years and enjoy every minute of it. We are often asked by friends, “What would you do if you had 7 days on The Big Island?”…so here you go!
Day 1: A Day at Mauna Kea Beach and Dinner at Roys
After being land-locked we are ready to hit our favorite beach, Mauna Kea. The sand is a smooth off white color and the water is crystal blue. The waves are usually mild (although that can change from time to time) … Continue reading
Day 2: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
On our first visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park we arrived too late, not knowing how much there was to explore and left wanting much more. We now plan an all day event, and enjoy the scenic drive that takes approximately 3 … Continue reading
Day 3: Laying out at the Pool and Enjoying the Waikoloa Beach Resort
After such a long day at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, we are ready for a day of sleeping in and relaxing fun. The Hilton Waikoloa Village has especially nice pools and even though we prefer to stay in our … Continue reading
Day 4: Hike Pololu Valley, Eat Lunch at Keokea Beach Park, Sushi anyone?
We are once again ready for a small adventure on the Big Island, and another favorite stop is Hawi. We just take Highway 270 north until it ends and we find ourselves overlooking Pololu Valley. There is a small parking … Continue reading
Day 5: Golf and a Day at Hapuna Beach
We love to golf and it doesn’t get better than on the Big Island. The Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf has two courses, The Beach Course and The Kings’ Course. Let’s face it, how many times are you going to get … Continue reading
Day 6: Snorkeling and Shopping in Kailua Kona
We love to snorkel! Here are a few of our favorite spots on the Big Island each with its own unique experience. City of Refuge City of Refuge is our absolute favorite place to snorkel on the island. It is … Continue reading
Day 7: Waipio Valley on Horseback and Akaka Falls by Foot
Waipio Valley It is the last day and we are ready for one last adventure. Waipio Valley is a lush rain forest and has a black sand beach which lines the 1 mile coast. The cliffs tower above at 2,000 … Continue reading
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Sushi Suggestions for Waikoloa Big Island
I really enjoy sushi. It is one of the few cuisines that I think is worth dining out for. Fresh raw fish is required for good sushi, therefore you would expect the Big Island to have several sushi dining options. … Continue reading
Waikoloa Beach Resort Is My Paradise
We started staying within the Waikoloa Beach Resort area on the Big Island a little over 10 years ago. I had overheard a work colleague telling someone about this incredible place on the Big Island, that had boats and trams … Continue reading
Botanical Gardens on the Big Island of Hawaii
For those of you who are like me and say, “who would want to see a bunch of plants and flowers?” I can tell you that the botanical gardens located near Hilo are well worth your time and money. This garden is much more than a bunch … Continue reading
Waipio Valley by Horseback
We loved our experience exploring Waipio Valley by horseback. This excursion made the visit into Waipio valley less stressful. They picked us up at the top of the valley, 2000 feet above the beautiful rainforest below, and drove us down … Continue reading
Fair Wind Snorkel Cruise on the Big Island
One of our favorite activities on the Big Island of Hawaii is to take the Fair Wind Snorkel Cruise by Big Island Ocean Guides. The great thing about the Fair Wind snorkel cruise is you get several experiences in a 3 … Continue reading
Whale Watching in March on the Big Island
We typically vacation in Hawaii during the summer months because we have kids in school. We have also taken trips in April and October as well. However, whale watching season is from December to the end of March on the … Continue reading
Zip Line Experience on the Big Island and a new name Buttercup
I wonder what I looked like as I zipped across the tops of Pololu Valley rain forest at 30 miles per hour with my helmet named “Buttercup”? I have always wanted to do a zip line since a friend told … Continue reading
Puako Bay Beach is a good idea on a windy day
We sun-screened the kids, packed up the cooler with water and food, and headed out to Hapuna Beach for the day. It was a little windy at Waikoloa Beach Resort, but we still decided to try out Hapuna Beach. As we were … Continue reading
A Tsunami, Really?!
Dad opens the door to our room and says, “We’re not going snorkeling in the morning”. We had finally arrived in paradise after a full night layover in Los Angeles and 10 hours on a plane with 4 tired kids … Continue reading
Tips for Enjoying a Day on the Beach
My family can have fun on the beach for several hours if three essentials are taken care of: Safety, Comfort, and Entertainment! With these 3 qualities in mind we have taken family members of all ages and enjoyed the beach … Continue reading