Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

by jennypersons // April 6, 2018 // Comments off

The Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park was closed the majority of the time we were on the Big Island. They were working on the road/entrance or something like that. Luckily, it is only 3 miles from the airport, so we stopped in... Continue reading →

Hamakua Macadamia Nut Factory

by jennypersons // April 4, 2018 // Comments off

The Hamakua Macadamia Nut Factory was also close to our resort and just up the road from Pu’ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. We were going to go to the Mauna Loa Factory while in Hilo, but they aren’t open on weekends... Continue reading →

Pu’ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site

by jennypersons // April 2, 2018 // Comments off

We managed to get the kids out of the resort for a couple of hours one afternoon (after they’d been swimming with turtles, at the beach, and plenty of trips down the waterslides, they were willing to leave). We went... Continue reading →

Hilton Waikoloa Village Beach – Anaeho’omalu Beach

by jennypersons // March 21, 2018 // Comments off

So we tried to see other beaches while on the Big Island, but we either couldn’t find the beach, there was NO parking, or you had to pay a fee to go to the beach. Eventually, we gave up and just... Continue reading →

Hilton Waikoloa Lagoon – Swimming with Turtles

by jennypersons // March 19, 2018 // Comments off

Hands down our favorite part of the Hilton Waikoloa was the Lagoon. It was simply AMAZING! The Lagoon is fed by the ocean but is calm and tranquil. Perfect for kids. Kids can safely snorkel and enjoy the fish and... Continue reading →

Hilton Waikoloa

by jennypersons // March 16, 2018 // Comments off

Since we were staying at the Kings Land Waikoloa (also a Hilton Resort), we got to use the Pools and Amenities at the Hilton Waikoloa for free as well. You will need to get wristbands and towels to use the... Continue reading →

Kings Land Waikoloa Resort

by jennypersons // March 14, 2018 // Comments off

After staying on the Hilo side of the island, we headed to where we were going to spend an entire week: Kings Land Waikoloa Resort. This resort was AMAZING. My son even said he liked it more than Aulani (this... Continue reading →

Akaka Falls

by jennypersons // February 26, 2018 // Comments off

Our next stop while near Hilo was Akaka Falls. It is not far from Hilo and a beautiful Waterfall. The parking is terrible. Most people end up parking on the side of the road – however, they still charge you... Continue reading →

Rainbow Falls

by jennypersons // February 23, 2018 // Comments off

If you want a VERY easy Waterfall to see in Hilo, head to Rainbow Falls. It is in town, easy to park, and then you walk right to the falls. No hiking or even much walking required! It is beautiful... Continue reading →

Hilo Farmers Market

by jennypersons // February 21, 2018 // Comments off

After Volcanoes National Park, we headed straight for the Hilo Farmers Market. We planned it for a Saturday, because we knew it was the best day for the market. It took us going around the block twice to find parking,... Continue reading →