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On the Big Island of Hawaii, it's possible to see:

Lava 🌋
Turtles 🐢
Waterfalls 💦
& Snow ❄️...

All in a single day! 🌺🏖️

Here are 10 incredible experiences that showcase just how wild and wonderful the Big Island really is! 😍

From black sand beaches and epic waterfalls to volcano hikes and manta rays, all 10 are worth adding to your Big Island Bucket List (but #7 is one you absolutely don’t want to miss!).

🌺🌊 Discover the islands of Hawaiʻi—where turquoise waters, tropical beaches, volcanic landscapes, and unforgettable adventures come together. 🏝️☀️ Aloha from paradise! 🌴✨

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No trip to Hawaii is complete without shave ice, and on Maui, Ululani’s is the gold standard. Made with fine, fluffy ice and real fruit syrups, a stop at Ululani's for shave ice is the perfect way to cool off on a hot Maui day.🍧

Pictured here: Sunset Beach (Passion Orange, Mango, Guava) with fresh mochi and Li Hing Mui powder. 😋

📍 Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice, Kihei
📸 Next Stop Hawaii

Oh yes!!!

Hot Malasadas stuffed with lilikoi, guava, and lemon goodness. This popular truck is a must-stop on the way to or from the beach. 🏖️

📍 Manuela Malasada Co, Big Island
📸 Next Stop Hawaii

Located on the Hāmākua Coast, Waipiʻo Valley was the boyhood home of King Kamehameha I. An important place in Hawaiian history and culture, "The Valley of the Kings" is a sacred and beautiful spot. Though the valley itself is closed to non-residents, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view from the stunning Waipi’o Valley Lookout.

📍 Waipi'o Valley Lookout, Big Island
📸 Next Stop Hawaii

This dramatic 442-foot waterfall is easy to view thanks to a paved 0.4-mile loop trail that weaves through a dreamy rainforest filled with ferns, wild orchids, and bamboo groves.

It's one of the Big Island’s best easy hikes and one of my favorite things to do. 💦

📍 ʻAkaka Falls State Park, Big Island
📸 Next Stop Hawaii

It’s true!