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.

While Oahu (home of Honolulu and Waikiki Beach) gets the most visitors, the Big Island takes the number one spot as the ...