Hawaii is referred to as the Big Island as it is the largest of the Hawaii islands. It is home to the volcanos Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa (which is the largest volcano in the world) and has unique green sand beaches. Kailua-Kona is the busiest town on the leeward side and nearby is the tourist area on the Kohala Coast. Hilo is the largest town on the windward side of the island. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Hawaii (The Big Island) - Overview - Culture - Orientation & Location - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Kona - Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center - Ocean Rider Sea Horse Farm - Hilo - Rainbow Falls - Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens - Liliuokalani Gardens - Pacific Tsunami Museum - Mauna Kea - Mauna Loa - Hulihee Palace - Kapoho Tide Pools - Volcanoes - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - Lapakahi State Historical Park - City of Refuge (Honaunau Bay) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Arnott's Lodge - Kohala Village Inn - Kona Tiki Hotel - Manago Hotel - Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel - Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel - Places to Eat - Ken's House of Pancakes - Basik Acai - Quinn's Almost By the Sea - Lava Rock Cafe - Cafe Pesto - Places to Shop - Hawaiian Vanilla Company - Holualoa Ukulele Gallery - Big Island Candies - “Made on the Big Island” Outlet - Crazy Shirts
