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How many climate zones will you find on the Big Island? Some sources say eight. Other say ten, eleven, twelve—or even thirteen. While no one seems to agree on the exact number, one thing is clear: The Big Island is an incredibly diverse place. You’ll find a wide variety of climates, lifestyles, neighborhoods, and landscapes on the island. So when you’re doing a Big Island move, it pays to work with someone who knows the island inside and out. You need a mover who’s familiar with all of the different areas of the island and the unique moving challenges that come with each. On the...

Kona Brewing Co.—founded in, you guessed it, Kailua-Kona—was one of the very first entries into Hawaii’s craft beer scene in 1994. Given the Big Island’s long history with craft beer, it only seems natural that several other breweries have followed Kona into the market. In this article, we’ll show you where to find the best breweries on the Big Island of Hawaii. And, if you love locally crafted beverages but you’re not a beer fan, we’ve got a few spots for you, too. You’ll find opportunities to sip the Big Island’s finest creations all over the island. Whether you’re a resident looking to enjoy a...

The Big Island of Hawaii is the island that birthed a king—King Kamehameha the Great, the first to unite the entire archipelago into a single kingdom. The future king was born in Hawi, located in what is now called the North Kohala district of the Big Island. Legend has it that Halley’s Comet streaked across the sky the night before he was born. If its royal lineage alone doesn’t convince you, we’ve compiled a list of 11 (more) reasons why the Big Island is an awesome place to live. If you’re trying to decide which Hawaiian island to move to, these reasons will help you...

When people talk about surfing in Hawaii, the waves on Oahu are usually at the top of the list. However, it would be a mistake to overlook the surfing possibilities on the Big Island. There’s a storied history around Big Island surfing. Hawaiian royalty, including Kamehameha the Great and his wife, Queen Kaahumanu, reportedly surfed the waves that arrived at the Big Island’s leeward shores. Ancient petroglyphs on the Big Island document surfing, and heiau (sacred structures) at revered surf spots stand testament to the prominence of surfing on the Big Island. And let’s not forget: The Big Island is home to big-wave surfer Shane...

The Big Island has certainly earned its nickname. With an area of 4,028 mi2, it dwarfs all the other islands in the Hawaiian archipelago. In fact, it’s more than six times as large as Oahu! Now, when it comes to snorkeling, the size of the Big Island becomes your advantage. You’ll find 265 miles of coastline on the Big Island—2.3 times as much as Oahu. In other words, there’s plenty of shoreline to explore. To kickstart your Big Island snorkeling adventures, we’ve put together a list of the eight best spots to snorkel on the Orchid Isle. Whether you’re new to the Big Island, considering...

Wailele is the Hawaiian word for waterfall. The literal translation—leaping (lele) water (wai)i—gives you a good sense for the majesty and ethereal beauty of these natural phenomena.  On the Big Island, you’ll find the majority of the island’s waterfalls on its eastern side. Hawaii’s tradewinds blow from the East and Northeast, which means that the damp, ocean air makes first landfall on the eastern coast of the Big Island. As it meets the slopes of the volcanoes that created the island, the air forms condensation and, eventually, rain. All this precipitation has made Hilo and its surrounding areas into a lush, verdant landscape, dotted by botanical gardens and, of course, waterfalls.ii  If you’re spending your time near Hilo and you’d like to see...