Places we recommend:

Akatsuka Orchids - for exotic & rare plants

Fuku Bonsai - amazing bonsais (they will teach you how to bonsai)

Hawai'i Animal Quarantine Rules - before you bring your pet check here....

Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Gardens - amazing tropical gardens with rare exotic plants

Hawai'i Visitor Bureau

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - see Kilauea volcano & active lava flows

Hilo Bay Cafe - we recommend everything on their menu.

Kona Joe - great Kona coffee

Mauna Kea Observatories - for Astronomy and Hawaiian culture

Mokupapapa Discovery Center for Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
- The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is the single largest conservation area under the U.S. flag, and one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world.

Nautilus Dive Center - we highly recommend Bill & his crew

Seaside Restaurant - try the Furukaki Salmon

Wa'akaulua Sailing Adventures - Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Tours