Now onto my recap of the The Big Island of Hawaii...
First we flew from Honolulu to Kona Hawaii on go!Airlines... why did I choose go!Airlines? Good question because I was asking myself the same question! Do yourself a favor - book with Hawaiian Airlines - pay a few more bucks but at least there are more flights to choose from AND they are on time. Our flight to Kona was delayed FOUR hours - with no explanation! SO go!Airlines - is my first official FLOP!
After arriving in Kona at midnight, we checked in a Keauhou Beach Resort (Outrigger). Front desk was pleasant - even at midnight, the view was cool - the hotel extends over the ocean with plenty of fish and turtles to watch BUT the room was very dated and the bath/shower combo had mold. An upside to the resort - they have a free breakfast buffet from 6:30-9:30am. If I had to rate the resort - 2.5 out of 5 stars. It is a partial FLOP.
OK now the FUN HIGHLIGHTS... We had two days to explore the island!
Day One - Volcano National Park!
On the way to the Park from Kona - you will pass some black sand beaches! They are cool! Definitely stop in for some pictures!
The Volcano National Park - Once in a lifetime experience - I have to admit that if you expecting to see flowing lava - you need to take a helicopter tour. You can take an additional drive down "Crater Road" (3 hours round trip) to "see" more but I would recommend a helicopter tour. But a cool activity that you can do if you plan ahead... you can hike through one of the big craters that was from a 1950's eruption! Very cool looking.
Day Two on the Big Island... we booked an ATV tour through "Ride the Rim". This adventure takes place on the North Side of the Island at the Waipoi Valley.
Outside of losing one of our iPhones after the tour while changing out of our dirty clothes! This was a ton of fun!
The Big Island is must-see at least once... watch for my blog on Kauai - that is the island I will return to over and over!
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