Hawaii island holidays offer some of the best vacation experiences in the world. Hawaii weather is warm and comfortable, and with only two distinct seasons, one with more rain than the other, Hawaii holidays are enjoyable throughout the year. Family holidays in Hawaii offer some of the best activities for all ages with something appealing to every ...

The Big Island is an extremely cool location. For anything thinking of venturing, pick up a copy of "Hawaii: The Big island Revealed." Written by locals with exceptional guidance on adventures, restaurants, excursions, Lu'aus, etc. It was invaluable to me.

We stayed at the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala coast (RECOMMENDED!), ...

Hilo is not a resort city with lots of nightlife and bars. It is more like the old Hawaii, quiet, laid back, simple and quaint. It is easy to walk around in and visit places like the farmers market, the downtown, parks, waterfalls and the rugged and beautiful Hamakua Coast. And dont forget the Volcano. If you are looking for fancy resort style ...

If you like swiming, this place is not for you. Strong streems, rocks, and dirty ocean would spoil any vacation. Volcano is the only place to visit, but that's pretty much it. Night life is not special, there are couple of bars filled with local drunks

Hilo is very laid back compaired to other bigger cities in Hawaii.
It is a very clean, and friendly place.
The airport is small, and easy to get around in.
Hotels are all clean and nice.
It is close to the valcano too.

Hilo is a wonderful place. The people are very friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Be careful around the rivers, they can be dangerous when getting in, but enjoy thier beauty and take lots of pictures! Hilo is a place like I have never been. Many people come to visit and never go home. I recommend Hilo to anyone! The volcanos are ...

Hilo is so laidback it is terminal - and that is a great thing for tourists! No traffic, no pressure, quiet and very friendly - just the right distance from the Volcanos too! We stayed there from 8-10 April 2006 - what a fantastic time. Went to Honolulu after this and wished we stayed in Hilo instead. There is a bit of security awareness that ...

Want to stay up all night listening to thousands of awfull frogs scream their heads off? The coqui frog has trashed this paradise. Visit the Big Island - you'll only do it once.

Hilo is a nice town and a pretty place. It is not as touristy as the Kona Coast where there are plenty of "marketplaces" with tacky shops. There are however lovely gardens and less crowds. We drove across the island 2 times and enjoyed the drive. We did have a bad experience with Tropical Helicopters, so take care in choosing the company you go with.