Hawaii Big Island Hawaii Big Island Vacation Travel
Hawaii is the name for both the 50th state of the United States of America and the largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii island is nicknamed "the Big Island" and "the Orchid Isle." Hawaii island is unique in that it contains 11 of the earth's 13 climate zones. Vacation time on the island of Hawaii is often spent walking the waterfalls, rain forests, botanical gardens, deserts, orchid farms, coffee plantations, and beaches. Star gazing, hiking, horseback riding, snorkeling, fishing, or scuba diving tours are readily available to Hawaii island travelers. The Big Island of Hawaii is well known for volcanic activity as both Kilauea and Mauna Loa have been active for more than 25 years. The main lodging areas of Hawaii island can be found in Hilo and Kalua-Kona. Some places of interest include the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hulihee Palace, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, Parker Ranch, Mauna Kea, and Akaka Falls.
