Kona Holidays
North Kona on the west coast, is the busiest and most widely known part of the Big Island, it's here the touristy sea-side village of Kailua-Kona is set at the edge of Kailua Bay. This lively, fun town offers a wide variety of dining, bars and quirky shops.
The beaches along this coast do offer exceptional snorkeling. Just east of the town are the slopes of the Hualalai Volcano and there are several scenic drives that provide impressive views of the coast as you wind your way up to the higher elevations.
The sunsets here are legendary, with no high rise buildings or towering hotels, the views are natural and unspoiled.
There is a wide variety of hotels available in Kailua-Kona, call Bon Voyage for advice and prices. Please note that car hire on the Big Island is recommended.
Things to see and do
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Mauna Kea Summit and Stargazing
Hawaii is a destination really geared towards stargazing; boasting 90% clear nights and a total of 13 large telescopes on the summit of Mauna Kea alone. The surrounding ocean cuts down on artificial light pollution and leads to better, more stable stargazing conditions.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The southern and smaller two of the Big Island's volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea jointly constitute, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, thirty miles from Hilo and eighty miles from Kona.
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Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Hula was born on Hawaii and the biggest festival takes place each spring on the Big Island.
