The largest island in the Hawaiian chain is named Hawaii but is also known as the "Big Island" to avoid confusing it with the name of the state. With an area of 4,028 square miles, the Big Island is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined and its mass is still growing with the help of its two active volcanoes; Mauna Loa and Kilauea.
A dormant volcano on the island, Mauna Kea is considered the tallest mountain in the world when measured from its base on the ocean floor. Standing at 13,769 feet above sea level, the mountain is actually about 33,000 ft when measured from the ocean's floor. It is often snow capped during the Northern Hemisphere's winter months.
Tourism on the Big Island has become the island's main economic force with most vacationers choosing destinations on the western coast around Kona where you can find many Big Island vacation rental homes, condos, hotels and resorts.
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Hali'i KaiBig Island Resort Vacation Rentals in Kona, Hawaii. Between the Volcanoes and the Ocean lies paradise! Set against the beautiful back drop of the Pacific Ocean, lies the brand new Hali'i Kai Ocean Club Residences, at the Waikoloa Beach Resort. |
Kanaloa at KonaBig Island Resort Vacation Rentals in Kona, Hawaii. Sitting on an ancient Lava flow that juts out into the Ocean, Kanaloa Resort is beautifully manicured and is surrounded by the Ocean on one side, and the Kona Country Club Golf Course on the other. |
Moani HeightsBig Island Vacation Home This 3 bedroom, 3 bath luxury residence situated on one acre in an exclusive gated community is a quiet retreat with stunning ocean and mountain views. |
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For the latest news and information around the island, please visit Big Island News and Hawaii News for what's happening around the state.
I sincerely hope you find this information helpful in planning and arranging your Big Island Vacation.
Aloha! Doug Porter
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