| The Big Island offers even more surprises such | | | | There are many scenic vistas such as waterfalls, |
| as the massive caldera at the Volcanoes National | | | | rainforests, orchid farms, steam bluffs, noni |
| Park. When you visit the park you may think you | | | | plantations that cover the island. You can also visit |
| are on a remote planet since the landscape | | | | a Macadamia Nut factory and Big Island Chocolate |
| appears completely barren from volcanic activity. | | | | Factory if you wish but you will have to put your |
| But just when you think there is nothing much to | | | | diet on hold for awhile. |
| see you suddenly discover rich pockets of lush | | | | Every year, the biggest hula competition in the |
| landscape that have flourished after volcanic | | | | world takes place in the city of Hilo. Thousands of |
| eruptions. Don't miss the Thurston lava tubes | | | | people gather to watch the best Hawaiian hula |
| which are now caves that you can safely explore. | | | | groups compete for top honors. Tickets are |
| Please pay attention to signs regarding volcanic | | | | usually sold out in one day months ahead of the |
| eruptions and lava flows. A sweater, comfortable | | | | event and all the hotel rooms are sold out a year |
| walking shoes and carrying bottled water are | | | | in advance during the week of the competition in |
| recommended. | | | | last week of March or the first week of April. |
| Nothing tops the experience of dining at Volcano | | | | You will never regret a Big Island day trip, there is |
| House and peering down into the huge caldera | | | | so much to see and do for everyone: couples, |
| that has erupted many times in the past. Prepare | | | | singles, children and retirees. A tour of the National |
| to spend some time exploring the informative | | | | Volcano Park tops all the other attractions in |
| volcano museum which is right next door. | | | | terms of awesomeness. |