My dad lives on the Big Island (Hawaii). Don't take anything other than your favorite swimsuit and your toiletries; buy it at Walmart or the KTA stores there (or you can spend a fortune at the boutiques there too). Everything is VERY casual almost EVERYWHERE, people don't really get dressed up. If you go to the Big Island, see the volcano, Akaka Falls in Hilo, you can go on a snorkeling trip that you get to dive in two areas Here:
MORNING SNORKEL ADVENTURE Snorkel Kealakekua & Honaunau (this is a VERY fun trip and you not only get to dive in two places (Kealakekua Bay and Honaunau Bay which are both beautiful), you get a lot of interesting facts and folklore on the way to and from.
Have stellar sushi and martinis at Sushi En Fuego on the waterfront downtown Kona ~ owned by a fellow YT's sister and bf...here's one online review:
"This one of the best restaurants we have been to in Kailua Kona. The sushi and fusion dishes are delectable, the fancy martinis are a blast (especially during happy hours when they are $7) and the view is spectacular."
Go to the Kona Brewing Co. for great beer and pizza (and music):
Kona Brewing Company > Home
Check out the Kona coffee growers~ just check in the little free magazines all over and see which ones offer tours and/or tastings.
Check out the little village of Hawi north of Kona. A few good restaurants and interesting shopping.
So much to do there! And so many fun places to go and eat and shop~! If you're interested in Kona, PM me and I'll set you up, LOL. Oh..you could always visit my dad and stepmom too
