Hawaii's Big Island Major Resort Areas:
Kohala Coast area, Historic Kailua Village (Kailua-Kona) and Keauhou, both in Kona.
There are also hotels and accommodation in Hilo and Puna on the east side.

Capital City: Hilo

Population: 175,784

Time Zone: Hawaii Standard Time (GMT-10 hours), 5 hours behind the US East Coast, 6 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time (Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time).

Languages: English and Hawaiian

Currency: US dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted. Travellers cheques are accepted at many businesses.

Climate: Average temperature: 23˚-29˚ C.

Area Code/Mobile Phones: The area code for all of Hawaii is (808). Mobile phone coverage is readily available in most places if you’re coming from the continental United States.

Internet Access: Internet access is readily available on Hawaii’s Big Island and at many hotels.

Accommodation: Luxury resorts, hotels, bed and breakfasts, rental cottages and condos (apartments) are located throughout the island.

Transport: Rent a car at Kona International Airport (KOA) or Hilo International Airport (ITO) to explore the island. Other options include tour buses, shuttles, taxis or city buses.

Clothing: Dress casually. Bring a jacket for nights and rainforests, warmer clothes for higher elevations. Semi-casual dress clothes for restaurants and nightlife. Suits and ties are rarely worn.

Tipping: US standards apply: 15-20% on meals, at least $1 per bag for porters and at least $1 per night for housekeeping.

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