Exploring BIG ISLAND, HAWAII in 3 DAYS! A NEW Travel Itinerary Challenge Series
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- In the fourth and final video part of our Hawaii Travel Itinerary Challenge series, we explore Hawaii, the Big Island, in 3 days and try our best to eat, see, and do as many things as possible based on a prepared itinerary list! Open this up to learn more and see our itinerary ↓
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If this is your first time viewing our videos, welcome and thank you! For some background about this series: in our years traveling together, we found our travel style involves cramming as many things into an itinerary as our body can handle. We plan a rough itinerary or list of things we want to do, see, and eat at our destination.
Below is the original itinerary we set out to complete. In our Itinerary Challenge Series, we will see how close we get to checking off each item on our list.
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📝Preston & Krista's Original Itinerary for 3 Days in HAWAII - The Big Island
(If there is a checkmark ✅next to the attraction that means we were able to do it. We also included those completed attractions in the full actualized itinerary list too. )
1. ‘Akaka Falls
2. What’s Shakin
3. Hilo Farmer’s Market
4. Kapoho Kalapana Road (Closed as of Summer 2018)
5. Keauhou Trail
6. Halemaumau Crater
7. Hawaii Volcano National Park ✅
8. Kilauea Caldera Crater ✅
9. Punanlu’u Black Sand Beach ✅
10. Papakolea Green Sand Beach
11. Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park
12. Captain James Cook Monument
13. Kekaka Hai State Park
14. Holuakoa Gardens & Cafe ✅
15. Barefoot Zone
16. Broke Da Mouth Grindz ✅
17. Kiholo Bay / Kiholo State Park ✅
18. Hulihe’e Palace
19. Hapuna Beach
20. Kauna’oa (Mauna Kea) Beach ✅
21. Pu’uokhola Heiau National Historic Site
22. Sweet Potato Kitchen & Bakery
23. Pololu Valley Lookout
24. Moʻokini Heiau - Birthplace of Kamekameha
25. Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
26. Statue of King Kamekameha
27. Hina Rae’s Cafe Kamuela ✅
28. Sandwich Isle Bread Company ✅
29. Waima Town Market at Parker School ✅
30. Hawaiian Style Cafe Waimea
31. Horseback Riding into Waipio Valley (Waipio On Horseback or Waipio Ridge Stables LLC)
32. Waipio Valley Lookout ✅
33. Mauna Kea
34. Lake Waiau
35. Very Long Baseline Array
📋Preston & Krista's Actualized Itinerary for 3 DAYS in HAWAII - The Big Island
1.Sweet Cane Cafe -- Hilo
2. Kilauea Center -- Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
3. Sulphur Banks Trail to Kilauea Caldera-- Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
4. Sulphur Banks (Ha’akulamanu) -- Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
5. Kilauea Caldera / Steaming Bluff Lookout -- Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
6. Punalu’u Black Sand Beach -- Pahala*
7. Aloha Kona Urgent Care -- Kailua-Kona
8. Broke Da Mouth Grindz - Kailua-Kona
9. Waimea Town Market at the Parker School -- Waimea
10. Waipi’o Valley Lookout -- Honokaa
11. Waipi’o Valley Black Sand Beach -- Honokaa
12. Kauno’oa (Mauna Kea) Beach -- Kohala Coast
13. Holoholokai Beach Park -- Puako
14. Puako Petroglyph Preserve -- Puako
15. Under the Bodhi Tree -- Kamuela
16. Manta Rays on the Bay @ Sheraton Kona Resort -- Keauhou Bay
17. Hawaiian Queen Coffee Farm Tour --- Holualoa
18. Holuakoa Gardens & Cafe -- Holualoa
19. Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station -- Mauna Kea
20. Kipuka Pu’u Huluhulu (Hairy Hill) -- Saddle Road Hwy. 200 - Mile Marker #28
21. Hilton Monorail - Waikoloa Village
22. Kiholo State Park Reserve -- greater Kailua-Kona
*We incorrectly listed the location of Punalu’u Black Sand Beach as Nīnole. Thank you to Tylah808 for bringing that to our attention. The correct location is Pahala.
*Thanks to viewer Robert Whitaker for the following corrections regarding locations. Waipi'o Valley lookout is in Waip'io, not Honoka'a (we used it as the nearest town as a point of geographic reference). Kiholo State Park is not in Kamuela, but in greater Kailua-Kona area. Punalu’u Black Sand Beach is not in Ninole, but Pahala
***Apologies for the misspelling of Kamekameha.
🎧We recommend downloading The GyPSy Audio Guide if you end up driving around the island (gypsyguide.com/tour/big-islan...)
🌋Due to the volcanic eruptions on May 2018, check for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park attractions statuses and closures
(www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm)
💻It was helpful to know the status of Parks & Beaches in Hawaii we intended to visit so check out the Hawaii Division of State Parks website.
(dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/)
⚠️For Waip’io Valley and Mauna Kea Summit road trips make sure to check your rental car agreements. If you do drive down to the Valley or up to the Summit cars with 4X4 are encouraged.
(mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/ro...)
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Hawaii Island Climate Zones graphic adapted from GoHawaii.com via source:
Original Koppen Classification System, Hawaii Magazine, May/June 2015.
I am a kamaaina Living here on the big island i have lived here for 40 years. We residents become complacent. And we need to be reminded of how wonderful our island really is, and then you guys come along and remind us. Thank You!! Going for a hike tomorrow.
Hi Carol, your comment is really inspiring and we are so happy that our video has reminded you a little bit more about the beauty of the island you call home! Hope you had a wonderful hike and we really appreciate you checking out this video! Thank you! :)
You are so blessed ! I am also from a amazing place and I forget how great it is sometimes.(flagstaff Az ) aloha
I love the Big Island. You get the Hawaii experience without the large crowds and high prices of the other islands.
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@@thepunadude Ha!
I really appreciated this video. You didn’t recommend or do anything stupidly dangerous or illegal, like so many American visitors, and you HAD A BLAST. We need more tourists like you 👍🏽
We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch it and for sharing your thoughts! 😊
Aloha,
I run a camping company and eco tours. First thing I tell my guest is don't rush to see the entire island. Find a nice place and feel the energy and meet the people. If you rush and check the boxes than your visit will just be that like people on social media. This place is truly special and often times where ever you visit the best thing you can do is meet friends rather than visit sites. Because more than likely that local will volunteer to take you and invite you into their home to eat. So many local eats and spots everyone misses for tourist places. Come back and look me up I'll give you guys the true Hawaiian experience.
Mahalo,
Pat-Kona Nomads
((EDIT - no idea why YT is striking through the response - apology for the inconvenience!) Hi Pat-Kona Nomads, we really appreciate you watching our video and sharing your thoughts--especially as someone who runs their own eco-tour & camping company on the Big Island. We completely agree with you that more time should be spend on the Big Island to really get to feel the energy and vibe of the people. Unfortunately for us, we only had 2 weeks for our first ever visit to the state of Hawaii, and we decided for us that a general overview of multiple islands would suit our initial trip. After visiting 4 different islands and getting a cursory and surface-level understanding of each of their unique qualities, we definitely want to come back and devote more time to each island individually to better understand the true Hawaiian experience. We would love to take you up on your offer to experience the Big Island from your POV -- we will let you know when we come back to visit the Big Island in the future! Once again, thank yo so much for sharing you thoughts and wishing you much joy!
I worked on the island's for about 4 years, with a bunch of Hawaii guys and girls(we even came to work in myrtle beach s.c. for 9 months)you can not begin to see Hawaii in that amount time. Love it.kauai is the best!!!
Hey -- my Fiance and I are coming to Hawaii (Big Island) at the end of February and would love a behind the scenes tour from a local. We'd be more than willing to pay for your time and any ingredients for a shared meal :) -- feel free to reach out if you'd have time and would like to meet up: austinlbeveridge@gmail.com
Shaka to dat☮️🕉️
I work in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and I’m so happy you two chose to stop by and experience the beautiful rain forest up here. I’m SO sorry you got rained out and krista had a medical emergency, BUT it’s all the more reason to come visit again, my absolute favorite time to view the crater is right at or after sunrise. Since were on the east side of the island, we don’t usually get much in terms of sunset (you get better sunsets in kona) but the Sunrises are to die for! Watching the sun rise over the crater? Something you definitely have to experience once in your life!
Happy travels you two!
Hi Amanda!! Thanks so much for checking out our videos and it's so cool to know that someone who works at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park watched our video! We definitely want to come back as our visit was cut short due to rain and medical incident!! Thank you for sharing your recommendations of things to see and do at the Park! Can't wait to try them when we visit in the future! Hope you have a great rest of your day! :D
Howdy Amanda I was wondering since I live in Ohio and I’m about to join the navy but after I get out how hard would it be to get a job at one of the national parks
My husband and I came to the Big Island for the first time in 2017. We stayed for 11 days. The two things we said to each other on the day we flew back to Seattle were, “11 days was not enough” and “When do we get to come back for a second trip?” We just fell in love with the island. Maui, Kauai and Oahu are great, but BI is special. ❤️❤️ We just booked our 2nd trip for 16 days this time and cannot wait. 😁 Great video!
Oh wow MontagZoso!So lovely to hear you're going back but for longer this time -- so jealous! :D Thanks for checking out our video and we'd love to hear what you end up doing, seeing, and eating for your upcoming visit!!
That plant is called Mullen :) it is great for promoting pulmonary and respiratory wellness. Also can be considered the charmin of the land.
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it and share it.
Thank you!!
I lived back in the very back of Waipio for a couple months, just living off the abundance of nature there. I get the feeling you can't just do that anymore, but it's even more beautiful as you get back into the valley, including a triple 1,000' waterfall dropping into a lush, swimable pool that feeds the river running through the middle of the valley. I've been all over this country, and that's probably the most beautiful spot I can think of. Visually, it may have some competition, but the climate clinches it for me.
Sounds like an amazing and truly memorable experience! We really loved our trip there and the only regret is that it happened too quick!
You won't be able to do that anymore, Waipio Valley Road actually is closed to all traffic now, except the property owners in the Valley. Said to say, but it was long overdue. Most tourist don't respect the Hawaii culture and traditions, and that includes the sacred Waipio Valley too.
Just left the Big Island, stayed at the Royal Kona Resort in Kailua Kona.....by far my favorite island. Sunsets are insanely beautiful, uniquely gorgeous beaches, lots of hiking activities, caves to explore, great food. There's so much to do. Blessed to be able to visit Hawaii...magical place. Aloha.
Sounded like an amazing trip!
The plant you asked about is mullein. This is not very exotic, but I must tell you we have mullein here in SE Missouri, too. I am an herbalist, and I make two healing concoctions from mullein. One is ear oil from the flowers for earaches, and the other is a cough remedy from the leaves. I love the Big Island and you did a great job of showing some of the best spots. One spot very few folks seem to know about is Uncle Robert's, way down south near the Red Road and Kilauea. It's pretty indescribable, but I found it to be one of my most memorable experiences on the Big Island. There's a story that when Kilauea erupted, the folks at Uncle Robert's formed a prayer circle around their favorite place and held the lava at bay. The lava fell into the sea, and all around, but not at Uncle Robert's.
My family is actually from Hawaiʻi Island, and i spend a lot of time there, especially in Waipio Valley. iʻm glad you guys got help getting down and decided to not drive yourselves.
Hi Halley-Ann, we're so happy that you checked out our video! We appreciate you sharing your comment with us too! It's lovely to know that you spend a lot of time down in Waipio Valley too especially since your family is from Hawai'i! :)
So I clicked on this out of curiosity (being that I live here) I just wanted to say that I really appreciated the fact you took the time to learn how to pronounce the names. We really appreciate it when people learn to say things correctly instead of steamrolling it or nicknaming it. Mahalo brah, much love.
Thank you so much!
What perfect timing to get to see this as I'm planning my trip to the big island next month! Can't wait and a lot of the things you mentioned were already on my agenda so I know it's gonna be a great time. 😁
We're glad we were able to publish this video in time for your upcoming trip! Excited for you and we know you'll have a fantastic time! 😆
I live in the mountains above kona, and have been here almost all of my 42 years.Glad y’all got all around our amazing island ! The big island has such amazing culture and delicious food!
Haha just realized you visited holualoa where I live! And the plant on your last hike is a common mullein Explore the wonderful world of nature and add Common mullein into your plant collection with the smart plant identifier app -- PictureThis! www.picturethisai.com/web/general_download?source=appShare®ion=0
My 3 days consisted of exploring the southern coasts black sand beaches, including Punalu'u beach, swimming with manta rays north of Kona, catching the sunrise at Paradise Cliffs then the day seeing different falls on the east side, including Akaka, driving down into Waipi'o Valley(the Jeep Gladiator we rented was an absolute must to do everything we wanted to do) seeing Hiilawe Falls, retreating back to Hilo before going to Mauna Kea for sunset and stargazing that night(Milky Way band was visible to the eye), then snorkeling at Hilo the next morning and touring the south side of the island again to see the southernmost point, then driving the Jeep to Papakolea green sand beach before trying to make it back to Volcanoes Natl park.
I made that all one sentence because that's how it was...go, go go. Like you, I often do my trips cramming as much as I can to see all I can see. Then I try to go back with more time later. This trip was a chunk of a week on the Big Island, 2 days in Oahu and then flying to Anchorage for 8 busy days in Alaska...
I’m so grateful to call that island my home where I’ve grown up in ❤️
It is such a beautiful island ✨We can't wait to visit again in the future to try and better learn and experience the island you call home!
Best video on the Big Island we have found. You two are such a great couple...Love the honesty. Carry on!
Hi Msagro5 - thank you so much for your kind comment! We are really touched by your encouragement and support! Thank you again for sharing with us and watching our video! :D
The plant is Mullen! My neighbor dries it and then strains out the fuzzies and it makes a great respiratory tea! Very medicinal plant.
Thanks for informing us, Laci! Also great to know that is can be used to make tea. :)
They're everywhere in the Inland NW
I love how you two had a great time on my Island, I've been here for 55 years, seen a lot of changes. I was sales manager of a local radio station Kbig (KKBG) and that tour. My Mom is from here and I still have family here on my moms side. Keep up the good work, Aloha Nui Loa.
Jim
Your video was so much fun to watch, my family and I are going this Oct. for 11 days...this is my 4th time going and you two showed me that I havent even seen everything the island has to offer. I kept telling my husband did you know theres a farmers market up north? and the Kings valley, and most of the things you did. Now Im excited to get there and explore some more. I love the big Island! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Jody - We're so glad and humbled to hear that you enjoyed this video -- especially knowing that this will be your fourth visit to the Big Island!! We're really glad to know that sharing our first ever adventure on the Big Island has shed some light on new things to see and do. :) We hope you and your family have a fantastic time exploring more of the Big Island when you visit again in October! Let us know what you guys end up doing and we'd love to know recommendations as well for the next time we visit in the future!! :D
Just discovered you guys, and I love your content! Just booked a flight to Hawaii and this is super helpful. Thanks!
Hi Sally, so wonderful to hear that you found our content helpful for your upcoming trip to Hawaii! We'd love to know how your trip goes when you get back, if you end up doing any of the things we did, or if you come away with recommendations we should know about for a future visit! Sending you well wishes for safe and fun travels!
So awesome! I've only been to the Big Island once but I grew up on Maui and go back there every year! I'm so stoked to come back to Hawaii but this time to live on the Big Island! Can't wait to explore it more! Great video!
We're going to Hawaii in just a couple of months! Love these videos, thanks for all the ideas of cool things we could do!
Hi SkooterMan Pictures - thank you for taking the time to watch our videos and leave a comment! We're really glad that we were able to provide you with some ideas for your upcoming trip to Hawaii! Hope you have a blast and let us know how it goes when you're back! 😀
loved your video! Thanks for sharing!!
Love the Big Island of Hawai'I. I actually was born, raised, grew up and graduated high school there at Honokaa High School
Just returned today from there, I need to live here one day. This place was best I seen while there.
Loving your videos! Lived on Oahu all my life, but this video gave me new ideas on where to go when visiting the big island!
Jonathan - we're so glad to hear your enjoying the other videos in our Hawaii Itinerary Challenge series! When you next visit the Big Island, let us know if you end up doing anything we tried or discover some new fun thing we should check out for ourselves! 😀
Thanks guys. I loved the series. I'm leaving for Oahu, Hawai'i and Kauai on Saturday. Definitely going to incorporate some of your recommendations
Have fun!
more than ten years ago.. i lived in big island for three months with my wife at YWAM house.. it was really exotic experiences i had never had before.. every dawn i'd open the daybreak standing on the backyard of my accommodation surrended by darkness, facing Pacific ocean far away and listening to the distant sound of rolling waves. it was an unforgettable memories which are still hovering in my mind..
Love the big island, can't imagine visiting without a fishing trip
Awesome vlog guys. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store.
Thanks so much marsimone1 - it's great to hear from you and can't wait to hear about your trip when you go in March! :)
My parents and me have been there 14 times!!!We stay at the northern western part!
Hi Robert, Thanks for checking out our video and sharing your comment with us! 14 times is an impressive number. You guys must know all the best places to check out. :) If you have any suggestions for places to stay, things to see, do or eat, we'd love to know. :)
Thank you so much. You 2 are awesome. Thank God Krista is okay and had awesome care. We love the Big Island and pray that we can return this year. Happy New Year from Arizona. xoxox
Thank you very much for checking out our video and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment! Happy New Year from DC! :)
Yup others have said it, but the plant is Mullen. You can find it at high elevations. We pick it, dry it, and use it for tea. Good for both the lungs, And is an natural pain remedy. My dad drinks it to keep his back pain in check.
Thank you for sharing!
Great video guys, you really did a fanatic job covering the Big Island. This is my favorite island in Hawaii. Aloha!
Hi Allen, thank you very much for the kind comment! Appreciate you taking the time to watch our video and share your comment with us! Would love to know what you think of our other videos too! :)
just came back from the big island last week!!!! it was great....and I totally share the feeling of hoofing it out of Waipio Valley. it was so much fun.
Welcome back absolutetuber! Glad to hear you had fun down at Waipio Valley! Thank you also for taking the time to watch our video and share your thoughts! 😀
Love your energy! Lived there for two years and have visited several times since. Almost every eatery was new to me and the hikes looked like fun! Aloha!
Appreciate it!
Just to add on for those visiting Hilo the Cafe Pesto is AMAZING! I am a long time resident of the Big Island.
Very informative! You guys are adorable! 💕
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video Athena! Thanks for sharing your comment with us! :D
CUTE VIDEO I LOVE YOUR ENERGY I AM PRETTY SURE THATS A MULLEN PLANT! I AM IN NY NOW HEADED BACK TO BIG ISLND IN ONE WEEK TO LIVE YAY!
Thank you! After looking at images, it seems like the plant is a Mullein! Safe journey for your upcoming move to the Big Island! That's very exciting! :)
Thank you for sharing, guys, we will try to do the same with my wife later on this year. Loved the video
Hi CNT- THANK YOU for watching our video and sharing your comment with us! We really appreciate that you enjoyed the video and can't wait to hear about your trip when you're back! Safe travels! :)
I think the plant you were asking about from your final hike is mullein. It's a tall, flowering plant with soft, fuzzy leaves that's pretty common on Hawaii. The leaves and flowers are actually edible and can be brewed into a tea, and the essential oil from its flowers is used to treat ear infections in folk herbalism.
Mike, Thanks so much for sharing this info! Looked up photos of mullein and it seems like they're the same plant! So great to have that question solved! It is also really cool to know about the different uses it has as well. :)
loved this vid! i just moved to the big island and i can’t wait to try these activities !!!
We really appreciate you checking out our video and sharing your thoughts with us, chech g! Super exciting that you moved to the Big Island and we are humbled to hear that you are interested to try some of the activities we did on our first ever visit to the island. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Born and raised here! 🤙 good luck
cannot wait to try and visit all the places you went to... but seriously, didnt need that clip of the cyst..ick... thanks for your informative videos!.
Appreciate it!
great video again! I would enjoy a vlog of you guys in Thailand. Think you would have a blast there.
Thanks so much! Great idea about Thailand - adding that to our travel bucket list! 😄
WOW Guys Amazing Video, I love this Video, I got emotional just watching You guys enjoying Hawaii, I've never been to Hawaii, but I Dream of going to Hawaii. Beautiful Beaches and Amazing Views of the Volcanoes and Landscapes.
Hi Jennifer Lorence, Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope you have the opportunity to visit Hawaii so you can experience the joy for yourself too! Appreciate you checking out our video and sharing your comment with us!
@@PrestonKrista Thank You and you're welcome!!!
Looks lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Hi World Travel Rafhat, Thank you very much for checking out our video and sharing your comment with us! :)
... it's the quality not quantity, yes? Big Island's got plenty of both, and I'm blessed to be able to call it home. Glad you enjoyed it. Hawaii no ka oi !
We appreciate you taking the time to watch our video and share your thoughts! We had a wonderful time even though we weren't there for long. We can't wait to come back again and spend more time getting to explore more of the island you call home!
Wave Riderz hey! I have questions because I am thinking of moving there!
I love you guys! Can’t stop watching your videos 🥰
Aw thanks, Emmie. You're too kind! Thank you for checking out our videos and taking the time to comment! Happy New Year too!
Great video you guys. Hubby and me are going there for a wedding. Awesome insights. Can't wait for the trip after seeing the video.
Hi Jacqueline, Thanks so much for the kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the video and were left feeling even more excited for your upcoming visit with your husband! We hope you have a most fabulous time! We'd love to know what you thought of your trip upon your return and if there is anything you recommend we should check out that we missed in the video! Safe and happy travels!
Don't forget to visit the most unique shop in Hawaii. Hula Lamps of Hawaii is an art gallery of the bronze art by Charles Moore. The only place in the world where you can find these mechanical dancing hula lamps.
Thank you for the suggestion!
I have the twin to their cat! Love my big island life and find new things everyday!
Hello fellow fluffy cat parent! Would love seeing a photo of the cat's twin :) Love hearing that you discover new things everyday as part of your big island life and we appreciate you sharing your comment with us after watching the video! We send your cat greetings from our very own Lord Waffle here in NYC. Aloha!
Great video guys! I never thought about going on vacation to Hawaii, but now I'm considering it after watching your Hawaii series. Where to next? I highly recommend island hopping in Greece ( Naxos, Crete, and Santorini) being my favorites!
Hi Oscar - we're so glad to hear that you're considering a vacation to Hawaii after watching our Hawaii series! We'd love to know if you do end up going in the future! Not sure where we'll go to next, but we're really digging your recommendation to the various Greek Islands! Thank you!!! 😊
love you guys - thankyou!
I’m watching your video for the 3rd time. We are leaving for the Big Island in about a week. Def using your trip as a guide. Thank you!
Thank you!
Great video! We’re heading over there next month and this was very helpful to us. Much appreciated.
Hi SideHatchStudios, thanks so much for checking out our video and we're glad to hear that you found it helpful! :) We hope you have a fabulous trip when you visit the Big Island!
What an excellent video! There are not many videos of Big Island for some reason. I got a lot of ideas for my trip coming up. Thanks!
Thank you so much for checking out our video and sharing your comment with us! We're glad to hear that this video has helped give you some ideas for your upcoming trip! :)
Great loved it we have been to most of these places so brings back great memories planning again for Nov.2021 could not go this Nov. due to the virus.
lol I'm from nyc and I do the exact same. hawaii I can go again and again...challenge (3 years later) accepted.
Aloha! Glad you enjoyed my island home...this is a special place! Mahalo
Hi hawaiian1219, Aloha and thank you for sharing your comment with us! We really had a wonderful time visiting your island home and agree with you that it is indeed a special place. Appreciate you taking the time to also watch our video too -- thanks so much!
you guys..Thank You So Much!!! we're going to the big island (for the 1st time), in september, to get married - And this video was the Most Helpful -vs- all the videos I watched. Good Job!
Wow - Jessie C that will be a truly beautiful wedding to commemorate your first visit to the Big Island! We're excited for the two of you and hope you have a most wonderful time celebrating your upcoming wedding celebration. We're so glad that you found the video helpful -- that was our hope that it can be a resource for people like you making plans to visit Hawaii for their first or X amount of times! Have a safe travels and many blessings to you both! 😀
Congrats!
I live on the big island. A few places I recommend is uncle Robert's down Kalapana. Across the street there is a new black sand beach. It is worth the walk. After that you guys can drive up the road to view the lava or take a lava tour boat ride. Green sand beach in south point is another spot. 4x4 is needed. Waipio valley is another must visit! As you can see if is beautiful but in person it is breathtaking. Laupahoehoe point is beautiful. If access isn't blocked off visit maunakea and maunaloa. Kona has the best beaches and hotels. Kohala is a nice town to visit. Oh and city of refuge is a nice place to see how the kanaka maoli lived.
Like any state there is crime. Do not leave any belongings in the vehicle. If you see a group of people that look like drug addicts stay far away from them. Other than that the people here are loving. Oh and yes racism exists in Hawaii.
Enjoy your time on the big island. Be safe and God bless. Imua!
Mullein plants are the ones 17:45 min. Excellent video!! Thanks a heap for sharing it. I am going back to Waimea in September 2019, good old memories.
Thanks for informing us of the plant name! It's our pleasure to create and share these videos of our experience in Hawaii. 😊We're really glad you enjoyed the video and are happy to hear that you're going back to visit!
How so very wonderful! I’m soaking everything Hawaii since we had to cancel our trip because of coronavirus. Thank you for wonderful memories
We had to cancel too! 😫
@@MontagZoso I went and just came back last Wednesday - I am beyond grateful for being able to go - totally forgot all the craziness in the world. It was like 2020 never happened. It was great. I hope you get to go soon. Such a special place - “by the sea all my worries wash away!
Brings back memories awesome video
So glad to hear that it brought back memories and we're so happy you checked out our video! :)
I am an ex-resident of Kona, now in Finland. That plant you saw is also in Finland, so i guess its not a Polynesian variety. Kona rocks, i miss Kona!
Awsome!!!! Loved it thank you!!!
Hi Alejandra, Thank you very much for checking out our video and sharing your comment with us! :)
It was super helpful!! And well done❤
Really enjoyed your video. Can't wait to get to Big Island but I think we'll cover less ground when we're there. Food clips are making me hungry!
Hi Gill, we're so glad you enjoyed this video! No matter how much time you have we're sure you'll have a phenomenal time on the Big Island! Hope you enjoy a lot of delicious food when you get there! :D
Excellent vlog. Thank you.
Hi Joan, Thanks for checking out our video and sharing your comment with us! :)
Awesome itinerary to squeeze into 3 days! We are going to try some of these while our stay on the big island for 6 months :)
Have fun!!
Hello. I love the video and thanks for the tips
Question?
Where is the best place to stay during the week then I’ll be there I’m going to go to the big Island on May of this year
Going to the big island for 10 days in July. So excited to explore definitely found this video helpful!! :) mahalo!
Thank you!
Pahoa fish makes the best fried Ono on Earth. We are looking forward to the day when it will be feasible for us to permanently move into our small house in The Puna district. Life is damn good🌈😃🤙
Great video, I like the food stops as well.
Thank you Matt - glad you enjoyed the video!
To anyone who plans to visit... be respectful and listen to the locals when they say not to do something. We're only looking out for you.
Nah I’m not gonna be respectful
@@monke6654You might get your butt kick by a 6'5" Hawaiian local, and don't blame anybody.
I love all your videos! They are so interesting to watch and I love your editing. It’s too bad that the Hawaiian adventure is over but I’m looking forward to more videos from other locations. Thanks for sharing. 😀🤙
Thank you for following along on the Hawaiian adventures with us and we're so happy to hear that you'd enjoy future videos from other places too! 😊
Thanks for your video. We are trying to figure out which islands and places to cram into our short 5 day trip. Is the Kona coffee tour recommended?
Thanks I enjoyed this video. I've also been to Kailua-Kona as well as the Great Sand Beach and Volcano Island. I think I also stayed at the Sheraton Hotel when I was there too. Aloha from Toronto. :)
Hi Michael from Toronto, so glad to hear you enjoyed this video! We appreciate you watching it and sharing your thoughts with us!
Thanks for making a video..of the big island..I live near volcano..and haven't traveled much
Hi David, so glad to hear you enjoyed the video of the place you call home! It's completely fine if you haven't traveled much especially if you're still able to find wonder and joy in the places you frequent near you. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Seemed like a good travel!!
Hi Noelle, it was a great trip! We hope a visit to the beautiful island is in store for the future! Have a beautiful and joy-filled day!
thank you for the veggie food add!!
Hi Julie, so happy to hear that you enjoyed seeing the veggie food additions! We really enjoy vegetarian / vegan food for the variety and creativity of dishes in addition for the delicious and healthy qualities too! :) Thank you for checking out our video and we appreciate you sharing your comment with us!
Hey Peston & Krista! Awesome Big Island adventure! Sorry Volcano National Park was mostly closed off. Our family loves to go there but havent been anytime recently and we didnt know how much was actually closed until you showed it. We always get rained on when we go Big Island too lol! Omg Im glad you folks didnt slip running in the rain 🤙🏽👍. Wow that was a good one on your head Krista. Ouch =(. I’ll check out your next Oahu video soon! Aloha 😁🤙🏽
Hi PhotoLukeHawaii - thanks again for checking out another video! 😄It was a shame that much of the Volcano National Park was closed off but that just means that we will have to come back another time in the future to further explore if the different areas get opened up again. We're glad that we didn't get seriously hurt at all and only came away mostly unscathed save for the cyst explosion on Krista's head. 😣We appreciate you taking the time to watch our videos and share your thoughts with us! 🙏
Need to hear more about the coffee plantation. Love me some Kona coffee!
Amazing Hawaii blog yet again! I am from Oahu but always felt Big Island was and is home for me! Great job guys! And I believe that plant you guys were asking was the Silversword I believe. Mahalo!
Thank you Soljah! Like lostbefound said, we thought it was a silversword too that wasn't in bloom yet, but we weren't too sure so wanted get consensus from the viewer like you! 😊
So fun to watch! Fun to reminisce about our trip to BI. What kind of camera do you use?
The plant is Mullein and it grows in Eastern Oregon also, aloha from Joseph Or
Very cool! I'll be doing a similar trip this May for just 3 days on the big island also and I'm wondering where you guys stayed? Did you stay at one place and day trip from there or did you drive each day and spend the night at a different location? what would you recommend?
So glad you enjoyed the video! We originally had intended to devote one night in Volcano (south-east part of the island) and one night in Kona (west side). However, because of Krista's need for urgent care, we adjusted our plans and stayed 2 nights in Kona where we drove to reach each of the further destinations like Waimea, Waipio Valley, Mauna Kea & Kipuka Pu'u Huluhulu (Hairy Hill). As for what we recommend, it really depends on how active you want to make your trip. If you want to see as much of the island then you could do what we originally planned (1 night each on the East & West side) or choose the west side as your home base for 2 nights so you don't have to unpack and repack all of your stuff and focus on just exploring all the myriad attractions on the western side of the vast island. Hope this helps with your planning for your upcoming trip in May!
Lovely 😊
Thank you! 😊
Great video. Thank you for stopping by. It warms my heart to see people enjoy and love the big island. The next time the both of you vacation on the big island again. Stop by uncle Robert's in kalapana. Walk to the new black sand beach. Take a cruise down the beach road toward pohoiki beach park. It was renamed to Isaac Hale park. Kona is a great place to snorkel. Puna side where I live is dangerous. Hilo bay is safer.
Hi Kevin- thank you so much for your kind comment and wonderful suggestions. We will certainly keep these in mind for our future visits to the Big Island!! 😊
Oh god by all means do not go to Uncle Roberts 🤦🏼♀️
Your videos are really helpful! I am planning trip to Hawaii and am trying to copy your itinerary as much as I can... including all the food stops! I don't think I have lot of time though (9 days excluding travel from NY).. so if you had to pick 2 islands which would they be? Anything u feel you missed or should have spent more time on?
So glad to hear that you found our videos helpful and that the itinerary lists are providing value as resource for your planning! For 2 islands in 9 Days, deciding on which island to visit can depend on what you're most interested in doing as an activity when you travel. If you travel in search of good food, then we'd recommend devoting time in Oahu -- Honolulu has a diverse and evolving food scene that matches the quality and inventiveness found on major cities on the mainland. Oahu also has beautiful beaches to snorkel or learn to surf on if you're a beginner (Waikiki being one of them). If you're more inclined to explore nature, go camping or love day- or multi-day hike, then Kauai may be a good contender also. If you enjoy spending a lot of time in the water and snorkeling then Maui can be a great option - there is also great hiking at Haleakala National Park and nature expeditions along the Road to Hana as well. If you'd rather get a taste of all the micro-climates and myriad landscapes, then maybe consider Hawaii the Big Island - from snow peaks, arid deserts, lush rainforests, volcanic lavascapes, gold, black, and green sand beaches. There is great food to be had on all the islands. So I think to consider one island over the island depends on what you really enjoy as an activity when you travel. As for something we missed or should have spent more time on - it would have to be being in the water more. We didn't get many water activities like surf, snorkel, or SUP (stand up paddle board) at all--because we were enamored with the gorgeous landscapes and challenging hiking--so we'll definitely incorporate those activities when we visit Hawaii in the future. Hope this long-winded response was helpful and best of luck on your planning! You'll have an amazing time which ever 2 islands you decide to visit during the 9 days you have! We'd also love to know what you end up doing when your trip is completed too as it can help us and others with future travels to Hawaii!! :)
@@PrestonKrista Thank You! We want to have to a combination of hikes and beaches.. so would do 2 from Kauai, Maui & Big Island. To spend more time in water, I just add a day extra per island and spread all the things you did :) Will let you know how it goes!
Wonderful - hope you both have a fantastic time and can't wait to hear how it went when you're back! Safe travels! :)
Great video!
Thank you so much for checking out our video and sharing your comment with us!
I live on the kona coast I hope you enjoyed your time here 🤙🏻 and ps you could have gone to the urgent care in Keauu on the Hilo side
The tall plant is Mullen (great standby for toilet paper!)
Thanks so much for informing us Queen Shelley! Good to know that it has an handy emergency usage too!
Aka Foxtail... While a seemingly pretty spring flower... It's a noxious weed around these parts.
Mullein is the correct spelling. If it matters.
Waipio Valley was wild! My girlfriend and I make daily vlogs here on Maui and we just visited for the first time!
VALLEY OF THE ALI'I!
Great video I loved it. Am canadien and am going there in November. Thank you.
Hi Chantal, thanks for checking out our video! We're so glad you watched our video in preparation for your upcoming trip in November! We hope you have a most wonderful time during your visit and please let us know if you end up doing any of the things we did or discover other things that we should keep in mind for future visits! Safe travels and have fun!
Preston & Krista I will let you know for sure. Am 52 and am traveling alone, so after seeing your video I feel more secure now. Again thank you both very much.
Not sure if it grows there but that plant looks a lot like a Mullein herb plant. Thank you for the video. Awesome. We are going soon.
Three days is not enough time on Hawaii Island. People don’t realize how big the island is and how much driving, and hiking/walking, you will do in order to see things, and going from one side to the other. Next time go for a week and you may still be able to do 50% of your list. Aloha.🌺
We agree with you that 3 days is not sufficient to explore ALL that there is see, eat, and do on the Big Island -- it is indeed much bigger than we anticipated (even with watching over videos, reading about it and listening to stories from friends in preparation for this trip)! Also, we couldn't do as much as we hoped since Krista had a medical incident. Though the next time we visit the Big Island we plan to spend more time there! If you have any suggestions for places we didn't have listed in our itinerary list, we'd love to know your recommendations!
On the west side of the island is a little known place called The Queen’s Bath, the hike to it and beyond to a bay are a several hour round trip as there are also fish ponds to explore. Very cool. In the East side is the botanical gardens at Onomea. Not far from What’s Shakin’ shake shack. Hilo town is old and funky, but built around Hilo Bay. The Queen’s gardens in Hilo are free and lovely to walk around in. It’s a Japanese themed garden. And there are many cool little towns on the East side. There is also an interesting sugar cane museum in a little town a few miles north of Hilo. Lots to see on the East side without so much extensive driving, but you’ll still be driving a lot but packing more into to your day. Lots of little VRBO rentals on the east side, too. Everything is less expensive on the East side of the Island.
We go almost every year and have been around 10 times. We stayed a week the first trip and hated to leave. Now we usually stay at least 14-18 days. We rent a VRBO cook many meals ourselves (usually beach BBQ and have eaten with locals) this keeps the cost down and allows us to stay longer. We also always drive people back up from the Waipi’o Valley. Informative and fun video (minus the cyst-but I did watch it twice!) 😳 We have done a lot of the activities that you did. I hope you can go back. There is still a lot to see!
@@randyamyseiber3498 That's amazing that you go back frequently! When you've gone back, do you usually stay in the same VRBO as previous years or do you try a new location each year? Being able to spend 2+ weeks at a time sounds wonderful. This is something we'd be interested in doing when we go back in the future. We'd love to spend more time on the island to get to know it better and get some more hiking under our belts (partially climbing up the road from Waipi'o Valley was excruciating yet fun -- it's really nice to hear that you also drive people back up too). We're really glad to hear you found our video informative and fun. We're also amazed you managed to watch the cyst not just once but twice -- that is commendable! >.
Preston & Krista We typically rent different VRBOs. You can find really great deals. My Aunt and Uncle have a condo in Kona and we often stay there for free which is awesome!
Have a plan to visit this island for 5 days. I am hoping to experience sth more hardcore. Longer hiking per day, diving into the ocean, Manta Ray, blooming lava flow. Although I have never been here, I think this island is for adventure. The most beautiful scenery of hawaii should be on Kauai island. I've been there twice.
It sure does sound like you have an adventure-filled 5 days planned for your next visit to the Big Island! Hope you're able to do everything that you set out to do :)
Great video. My wife and I try to go there every year at Thanksgiving. We love all of the Island and looking to retire there.
Wow - fantastic!
Hey guys,, we are doing quarenta in Aruba , beautiful an friendly couple thank for the tips , we love good food we will definitely go those places
Our pleasure!
Omg u guys came to Waimea! I call this place home.
We had such a lovely visit to the Waimea Farmers Market!! As someone who calls Waimea home, we'd love to know other things that you love about it too!
I loved your video! I'm going to Big Island in 5 days and I've been watching this video a lot and I'm thinking about my itinerary so I can get the most of my stay! =) All of the food in the video looks soooo good! Hopefully I can go to as many places as I want! Aloha
Hi Hiroka, we're so happy to hear that you've been watching the video repeatedly as part of your preparation for your upcoming trip to the Big Island! We hope you can visit as many places as you want and eat delicious food too! If you end up doing anything we do or discover some new places or things that we should check out, please do let us know! Have a safe and fun travel! :)
@@PrestonKrista Thank you so much!! I will definitely do that!!
Have fun..My wife Satoko and I love living here near Volcano...
Hajimemashite dozo yoro shiku
@@davidbagley1783 I just visited the Volcano national park 2 days ago! My time here is so short...definitely coming back!!!