Many people refer to the Big Island in terms of its Leeward (or western Kona side) and its Windward (or eastern Hilo side), but there are other major designations. Areas like Kau, Puna ...

As you can see from the map on our top attractions ... tours if you'd rather let a local do the driving. Taxis are expensive on Hawaii's Big Island, even by tourist standards.

With its beautiful beaches, rainforests, volcanic mountains, and lava deserts, the island of Hawaii is the perfect road trip destination, writes Janna Graber My adventure on the island of Hawai’ ...