The volcanic activity on Hawaii has created black sand beaches.
Hawaii is a chain of islands that have been produced and are continually growing because of volcanic activity. Hawaii's biggest island is the most southern and eastern of all the Hawaiian islands and has been appropriately nicknamed Hawaii's Big Island. It has an area of 4,028 square miles or 10,432 square kilometers, it is bigger than all the other islands combined and is also America's largest island. Hawaii's main source of income is based in tourism with resorts primarily spread along the western coast of the island.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
The Hilton Waikoloa Village is located on the Kohala Coast on the Big Island and features 1,240 suites and guest rooms to suit all tastes and budgets. Some of the suites feature separate living and sleeping areas, in-room hot tubs, plasma TVs and a DVD/CD player. Others have features such as saunas and a kitchenette. This resort also offers its guests the chance to interact with live and wild dolphins. Guests can swim, touch, feed play and learn with the mammals, and the different programs are available to all members of the family. It is guided by professional marine guides and is designed to teach people about the importance of preserving the ocean. The Hilton Waikoloa Village also has eight tennis courts and two golf courses for guests who enjoy those sports.
Hilton Waikoloa Village
69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive
Waikoloa, HI 96738
808-886-1234
hiltonwaikoloavillage.com
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel And Bungalows
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows welcomes its guests with a traditional Hawaiian floral lei greeting and a tropical beverage. The resort itself features a number of complimentary activities including a fitness center, beach cabanas, a lap pool, Hula lessons, Ukulele and lei-making classes, golf clinics, and snorkeling. The rooms at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows all come with Wi-Fi Internet access and a coffeemaker. A maid service is available twice a day, and a guest laundry room is also available for use.
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows
68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive
Kohala Coast, HI 96743
808-885-6622
maunalani.com
Kona Village Resort
Kona Village Resort is situated on 82 acres of oceanfront land, and the Polynesian style bungalows are separated in three regions: Sand, Lava and Lagoon. Bungalows in the Sand area are beachfront locations allowing guests to step from their door onto the sand. The Lava region has bungalows that are situated on the site of an old lava flow, which has created black cliffs and black sandy beaches. The Lagoon region features ancient Hawaiian fishponds with bungalows positioned around them, which are themselves surrounded by tropical vegetation. The rate of a room includes three Hawaiian-inspired meals, and the amenities in the rooms include a coffeemaker, an in-room safe and ceiling fans. In select rooms, guest can opt for an in-room hot tub as well.
Kona Village Resort
Kohala Coast
Kailua Kona HI 96745
800-367-5290
konavillage.com
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