Hawaii is the largest, at 4,000 square miles, and the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is one of the most fascinating and diverse places on Earth. Hawaii is a tropical island of fire and snow, with 11 distinct climate zones, from temperate to tropical rain forest; an island which never disappoints.
Many of this island's spectacular resorts are on the sunny and dry west Kohala coast of The Big Island, which has an average annual rainfall of only 11 inches.
Some 90 miles away from the coast is the Volcanoes National Park, which many visitors believe provides the most spectacular show on earth, and has to be seen to be believed. A helicopter flight over the Volcanoes National Park is an event you will never forget.
On the east side the island are tropical rainforests and waterfalls such as the Akaka falls and the magnificent Lili'uokalani Gardens, with acres of Japanese-style gardens complete with curved bridges and fishponds.
This is just an indication of what awaits the visitor to Hawaii island; you might spend a lifetime exploring it's 4,000 sq miles and still be left in wonder at it's diversity and beauty.
Stargazing
Would you like to stargaze, to see stars and galaxies, falling stars, nebulas and planets? Mauna Kea stands at 13,796 feet and thanks to the clarity and dryness of it's air, is home to the greatest concentration of telescopes on the planet. Organised and expert tours are available centred at the International Astronomy Visitor Information Station, (VIS). Warm clothing is necessary, further information is available from VIS (808) 961 2180, there are also private tours.
The resorts are spacious and spread out along the coastline, no crowds to contend with, no high rises except the 14,000 feet mountains rising towards the centre of the island.
