The Big island of Hawai‘i has an ever-changing natural environment — you can witness stark lava fields, snowcapped, dormant Mauna Kea volcano, and dazzling beaches hugged by lush landscapes — all in a single day.

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The Big island of Hawai‘i has an ever-changing natural environment — you can witness stark lava fields, snowcapped, dormant Mauna Kea volcano, and dazzling beaches hugged by lush landscapes — all in a single day.
Think big for your next beach vacation. Big volcanoes, big sea life, and big stretches of multihued sand. Think Hawai‘i’s Big Island.
Read on for quick tips and a kid-approved itinerary for exploring the Big Island of Hawaii with the entire family.
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I’m enamored with the ocean, especially the aqua Pacific waters that embrace Hawaii’s palm-fringed beaches. While swimming and snorkeling in the warm clear sea, I’ve explored a lot under the water’s surface. But I’ve always wondered what views I’d discover if I could stand on top of the water as well. That’s why I’ve long …