Hawaii: Too Much to See, Not Enough Time

We spontaneously decided to book a flight and head to the Big Island of Hawaii. It's Hawaii's most eastern and, as the name reveals, biggest island.

Similar to Oahu, the Big Island of Hawaii is naturally divided into a windward and leeward side, which is quite an interesting phenomenon. The windward sides of the islands are beautifully lush, as the winds bring moister air. The leeward sides are predominantly drier with less vegetation, as the mountains are blocking most of the winds. We flew into Kona, which lies on the west side of the island and has one of its three airports. We spent our first night at the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, which is quite a big resort and looks like a temple from the inside with its massive walls and columns. The beaches all along the island are beautiful and breathtaking with their clear water and lively underwater life. If you're lucky, you can spot some sea turtles.