Vacation Rentals in Hawaii
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Holiday Apartment, self-catered, Sleeps 2, 1 BR, 1 BA, 700 sq. ft.
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World > North America > USA > Hawaiian Islands > Hawaii
Condo, self-catered, Sleeps 4, 2 BR, 2 BA, 1200 sq. ft.
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Condo, self-catered, Sleeps 6, 2 BR, 2 BA, 1300 sq. ft.
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Overview of Hawaii, Big Island
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10,458.3 sq km (4,038 sq mi) |
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| Population |
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120,000 |
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English is the official language. You'll hear echoes of Asia, Europe and South America in the delightful local pidgin. |
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10 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-10 GMT). |
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110/120V, 60Hz. |
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For daytime, shorts, T-shirts, sandals and a swimsuit are usually all that's needed.
For evening, sundresses for women and slacks and a shirt for men will take you most places in style. |
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Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant). Buddhism and other beliefs are also well represented. |
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Location of Hawaii, Big Island
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The island group of Hawaii lies 2,367 km (1,470 mi) north of the equator and 3,860 km (2,400 mi)
southwest of the nearest continental land mass, North America comprised of 132 islands and atolls.
The state of Hawaii consists of eight islands, of which seven are inhabited and six allow visitors.
Hawaii, the Big Island is the largest island and the least populated per square mile. Home of Kilauea,
the world's most active Volcano, The Kona Coast, Kona Coffee, thousand pound bill fish, and eleven
of the 14 known climate zones in the world - from desert lavascapes to tropical rain forests to
beaches to snow on the peaks of 13,000 foot volcanoes. Hilo, on the wet side, is the county seat
while Kona on the dry side is the most popular destination. Total area is 4,038 sq. mi - 93 mi
long and 76 mi wide with 266 mi of coastline. The population is a little over 120,000 residents.
The highest point is Mauna Kea at 13,796 ft above sea level and home to a number of world famous
astronomical observatories. Mauna Loa, also stands tall - at 13,680 feet above sea level and over
31,000 feet when measured from its rise on the ocean floor - making it the tallest mountain in the
world from base to summit. On its southest flank you will find the most active volcano in the world,
Kilauea - home to the legendary Hawaiian goddess, Pele. |
Climate in Hawaii, Big Island
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Year round the weather is wonderful on Hawaii. Like most of the Hawaiian Islands, The Big Island
has only two seasons: "summer" between May and October and "winter" between October and April.
Depending upon locale: Average temperature ranges from 71°F to 79°F at Lihue airport.
Average annual rainfall ranges from 35 inches at Poipu Beach to 444 inches at the summit of Waialeale
(one of the wettest spots in the United States). Trade winds keep the islands cool and the humidity
comfortable. If there is some rain the showers usually last just long enough to create the legendary,
blazing rainbows. Hawaii's near-shore water temperatures remain comfortable throughout the year. The
average water temperature is 74°F (23°C), with a summer high of 80°F (27°C).
Wave action varies dramatically between winter and summer, and between island coasts. Summer waters
are typically very gentle on all beaches. This changes in the winter on many north-facing beaches,
as storms far out into the Pacific drive ocean swells towards the islands, building large breaking waves.
Many visitors are drawn to the natural beauty found in higher elevations such as Kilauea on the Big Island.
To prepare for the trip, bring long pants and several layers of cool weather clothing because the temperature
in the higher locations drops 3.5°. Because these peaks rise through the earth's atmosphere, there
is less protection from the sun's powerful burning rays. This burning effect can be easily masked by the
cool temperatures on the mountain, so be sure to use sun block liberally, and bring a hat and sunglasses. |
Best Time to Travel to Hawaii, Big Island
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Unlike other destinations, Hawaii's "high" and "low" seasons aren't dictated by the weather there,
but rather the weather everywhere else. The busiest tourist season with the highest rates is during
winter (December to March) - since many visitors want to escape cold winters back home. Family travel
is most popular during the summer. Spring and Fall, while considered "low" season, offer great travel
values and fewer visitors. |
Events in Hawaii, Big Island
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From world-class ballet to the Annual Kona Brewers Festival, Hawaii's Big Island offers a surprising
assortment of things to do and concerts to watch. Some of the best hula competitions are held on Hawaii's
Big Island each year, like the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo. In between Kona coffee plantations
and flowing lava beds, you’ll find an impressive collection of museums, cultural centers and historical
venues. It’s easy to immerse yourself in the culture of Hawaii's Big Island. Try dancing the hula
and taking part in an authentic luau (feast). Head upcountry and discover the uniquely blended Hawaiian,
Portuguese, and Mexican cultures - still alive and well among Hawaiian paniolo (cowboys) on the island’s giant
ranches. Visit historical Kealakekua Bay where Captain James Cook dramatically lost his life in 1779. And don’t
miss Puukohola Heiau. This sacred spot was built in 1790 by King Kamehameha as an offering to the gods, where
he asked for success in his campaign to unite the Hawaiian Islands.
Obon Festivals: the summer months give visitors to Hawaii’s Big Island a chance to explore some grassroots
culture at bon-odori, folk dances of the Buddhist Obon season. Obon festivals are celebrated throughout the
summer in towns, small and large, across the Big Island, and everyone is welcome.
Lucky families visiting from December to April have a rare opportunity to see our biggest guests,
humpback whales, who migrate here from Alaska every winter. If you’re not here in time to take a
whalewatch cruise, the rest of the year is perfect to snorkel, snuba, boogie board, sail, kayak, fish,
surf, windsurf or kite surf. Parasail 300 feet above the water or take a submarine excursion 100 feet below.
The ocean is an endless discovery.
The Kohala Coast is Hawaii 's Golf Mecca with world-class golf courses.
There are 20 magnificent courses on Hawaii’s Big Island (and more are being developed). These courses are
carved out of ancient lava flows, nestled among historical Hawaiian landmarks, and fronting some of the most
beautiful coastline of the Pacific. The striking contrasts of lush green fairways, pure white bunkers,
jet-black lava flows, and turquoise blue Pacific waters make for some of the most scenic holes anywhere.
On the East Side, Waipio Valley is filled with brilliant flowers and breathtaking waterfalls. Tiny towns
and highways built on old railroad trestle bridges recall the sugar plantation heritage of the Hamakua Coast.
And the island's "must-see" is Kilauea, the earth's most active volcano. |
Society in Hawaii, Big Island
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To Hawai’ians, hula is as much a celebration of life as it is a statement of cultural identity.
There are various legends surrounding the origins of hula. One Hawaiian legend tells of Hi'iaka, who
danced to appease her sister, the volcano goddess Pele. Another legend says the goddess of the hula,
Laka, gave birth to the dance on the island of Molokai. Schools were begun in honor of Laka, and temples
were dedicated to her. Dancers usually lived on the temple grounds, and were required to go through
strenuous training.
Hula was the method in which ancient Hawaiians passed along the stories and
legends of their culture to later generations. Ancient hula uses dance and chanting to tell of the
proud history, customs, ceremonies and traditions of ancient Hawaii and her people. Modern hula is
the dance form most people are familiar with. It combines dance and music for a more playful and
joyous recounting of modern life in the islands.
Fashioning clothing from kapa or bark cloth was
a duty of the village women. It was a long and difficult task to make the cloth out of the inner bark
of certain trees and plants. After the outer bark was stripped away, the inner bark was soaked for
several days in fresh or salt water. Strips of bark were then removed from the water, laid over a
stone and pounded into thick strips with a round pounder. After a second soaking, these thick strips
would be laid on a wooden log or anvil. When the kapa was finished, it was often dyed, painted or
stamped with colored designs. Berries, bark, roots and even the soot from burning kukui nuts were
used to create dyes in shades of gray, brown, blue, red and yellow. Since kapa was more like paper
than cloth, the Hawaiians would soak it in kukui nut oil and coconut oil to give it additional
protection from the rain. Kapa was often laid away with sweet smelling things, which would give
their natural perfumes to the cloth. The flower lei, a garland worn like a necklace, is created
by stringing individual flowers into single or multiple strands and then tying the ends together.
A lei may be wide and flat or thick and round. It may not even be made of flowers at all; the maile
is a fragrant vine with shiny green leaves, that is draped U-shaped around a person's neck or placed
upon an altar. In ancient Hawai’i, the presence of lei signified special occasions, such as when
villagers gathered to prepare a taro patch for planting or when they came together to celebrate
their combined efforts to build someone's home. The presentation of a lei symbolized sharing.
The lei also was used in more formal ceremonies. Jasmine flowers or pikake are traditionally
used in courtship and marriage.
Today, in addition to weddings and special ceremonies, flower
lei are most often presented to honor birthdays and graduations. Islanders will also wear a lei on
May 1, which is Lei Day in Hawai’i, and during the Aloha Week festivities that take place throughout
the islands during the Fall. |
Food in Hawaii, Big Island
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The kaleidoscope of cultures that make up the peoples of the Islands allows you to experience
the special diversity that is dining out in Hawaii. Hawaii's multi-ethnic convergence of cuisines
is just like Hawaiian culture - a melting pot of tastes - offering so many worlds for the choosing.
In Hawaii, there's a word for food that's delicious - "ono." We know you'll be saying it over and
over again as you eat your way around the hawaiian islands. Innovative chefs trained in continental
and Asian culinary traditions have created Pacific Rim cuisine. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, seafood,
and even chocolate grown in Hawaii are fresh and flavorful. Bon appetite! |
Visa for Hawaii, Big Island
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Most visitors to the US require a visa. However, Canadians need only proof of citizenship.
A reciprocal visa-waiver program allows citizens of the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan,
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland to stay up to 90 days without a visa if they have
an onward ticket. |
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