Big Island

Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island, Hawaii, the Hotel Review

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For our trip to the Big Island, Hawaii, we opted to stay at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Located on the Kohala Coast on the eastern side of the Big Island (a 30-minute drive from the Kona International Airport), this oceanfront property boasts 62 acres of land and has 1,113 spacious guest rooms.

This hotel offers everything you need for a relaxing day on the Hawaiian shore, from spending some time by the pool and enjoying delicious food to encountering sea creatures up close. Let’s take a closer look at Hilton Waikoloa Village and explore all the amenities this property has to offer.

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Visiting Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park with kids

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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is located on the Big Island of Hawaii, the biggest and the youngest island in the chain. This National Park extends from the sea level to 13,680 ft. and is home to the summits of two active volcanoes – Kīlauea (one of the most active volcanoes in the world) and Mauna Loa.

Visiting this national park is a must-do when you are on the Big Island, and if you are lucky, you can even witness the glorious flowing lava on the bottom of the caldera.

It’s no surprise that Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been recognized as an International Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Let’s review some important information before planning your next trip to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

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Top 10 kid-friendly things to do on Big Island, Hawaii

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We recently spent a week on the Island of Hawai’i, also known as the Big Island, the largest and the youngest in the Hawaiian island chain. Although we had been to Hawaii five times before, this was our first time on the Big Island, and we were really eager to explore a new destination. What we had already learned after visiting 3 other Hawaiian islands is that all of them are breathtaking and have something unique to offer.

The Island of Hawai’i is 4,028 square miles big but, in fact, is the least populated island in the chain, comprising only 14% of the state population. Also, it’s not a secret that the Big Island has a feature distinguishing it from other Hawaiian islands – it is home to five separate shield volcanoes, with three of the volcanoes still active!

Did you know the island has four different climate zones, ranging from tropical wet to tundra, making it one of the most ecologically diverse places on the planet?

Undoubtedly, this incredible island is a great travel destination for any traveler, including the little ones. So let’s dive into the top 10 kid-friendly things to do on Big Island, Hawaii.

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