The Big Island is the largest of the Hawaiian islands, with sunny resort beaches on the Kona side, rainforest and waterfalls around Hilo, and the active volcanoes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It is big enough that where you stay really matters — many visitors split their time between the two coasts.
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Hilo and Kailua-Kona are both regular ports of call on Hawaiian Islands cruises, so a few nights on the Big Island pair easily with a sailing.
The island’s main tourist town, with the widest choice of cheaper hotels and condos near restaurants and the waterfront.
Big resorts on the sunny, dry coast north of Kona — pricier, but watch for deals in the shoulder seasons.
The laid-back east-side town, usually cheaper than Kona and the closest city to the volcano park.
Small inns, cabins and B&Bs in the rainforest just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
The historic hotel on the rim of Kilauea caldera inside the national park.
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The island is warm year-round; April–May and September–October are quieter shoulder seasons with better hotel deals than winter and the summer holidays.
Kona has the sunniest weather and most hotels; Hilo is cheaper and closer to the volcano park. Many visitors spend a few nights on each side.
Volcano Village is right outside the park, and Hilo is roughly 45 minutes away; the drive from Kona is much longer.
Usually in spring and fall, outside the winter peak and the summer and holiday periods.