Places we recommend:

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - see Kilauea volcano & active lava flows

Mauna Kea Observatories - for Astronomy and Hawaiian culture

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens - amazing tropical gardens with rare exotic plants

Akatsuka Orchids - for exotic & rare plants

Fuku Bonsai - amazing bonsais (they will teach you how to bonsai)

Kona Joe - great Kona coffee

Seaside Restaurant - try the Furukaki Salmon

Hawaii Animal Quarantine Rules - before you bring your pet check here....

Nautilus Dive Center - we highly recommend Bill & his crew

Hilo Bay Cafe - we recommend everything on their menu.

Hawaii Visitor Bureau

Wa'akaulua Sailing Adventures - Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Tours