Lands of Kapua
Lands of Kapua, Big Island, Hawaii
Tropical islands are among the world's most desirable locations for exotic vacation retreats and vacation home ownership.
The Big Island of Hawaii, the state's largest and youngest land mass, features all but two of the world's climatic zones, from tropical to desert and beyond. Its celebrated sunny Kohala Coast is home to a collection of the world's most coveted hotel brands, multi-million dollar resort homes and award-winning golf courses.
International airports in Kona and Hilo serve both sides of the island, and cruise ships dock regularly at the port in Hilo, the island's capital city.
Green rain forests ring the lush northern Hamakua Coast. Upcountry, ranches and coffee plantations thrive. Small towns, family farms, and numerous scenic, historic and sacred sites – such as the birthplace of King Kamehameha I - dot the island's vast tableau.
Flowing lava and the earth's internal mysteries are interpreted for thousands of annual visitors at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. An international scientific community star gazes from state-of-the-art observatories perched atop the snow capped peaks of Mauna Kea. And volcanoes and the stars meet at the Imiloa Astronomy Center, where its exhibits and planetarium presentations articulate the intriguing link between the secrets of the stars and the ancient path of Hawaii's native culture.
Here, in concert with science, traditional Hawaiian language, dance, music and craftsmanship thrive. This is a haven where modern and ancient are interwoven, a place still sparsely populated and open to discovery.
