• FAQ
  • Appointment Booking
  • Verify Insurance
Get Confidential Help Now: 866-390-5070
HealthFlex
×
  • Home
  • About Hawaii Island Recovery
    • About HIR
    • Our Staff
    • Gallery
    • Client Daily Schedule
  • Addiction Treatment Services
    • How & What We Treat
    • Addiction Recovery
    • Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment Center
    • Medically Supervised Detoxification
    • Evidence-based Treatment Center
    • Experiential Therapy (Wild Dolphins)
    • Holistic Health Services
  • Testimonials
    • All Testimonials
    • Handwritten Testimonials
    • Video Testimonials
  • Rehab Blog & News
  • Contact

The Best Tips to Visit the Big Island | Mental Health Reasons

The Best Tips to Visit the Big Island | Mental Health Reasons
2015-05-26Blog

Whether you are coming here for a well-earned vacation or for treatment at Hawaii Island Recovery, the Big lsland of Hawaii is a treasure to explore. If you are looking to relax, unwind and heal your mind, body and soul, the Big Island is the most therapeutic place to be. From active volcanoes, lush rainforests and beautiful plants to breathtaking waterfalls, crystal clear white sand beaches and marine life, the Big Island has everything for everyone.

This article will outline the best tips in planning and enjoying your visit to the Big Island. By following these tips, your stay on the Big Island will be more enjoyable and memorable.

Plan Your Vacation

Plan your vacation

Fly to Hawaii

The first and most important tip in visiting the Big Island is to thoroughly plan for your trip. You need to take into consideration the time of year you wish to come, the climate, and if you prefer coming during the high season or low season. High season occurs between mid-June through the end of August and again between mid-December to mid-January when most people take vacation or looking to escape winter. A better option may be low season which occurs between mid-March and June and between September and mid-December when fares are lower.

Weather is also a big consideration. While the year-round temperature ranges between 75- and 85-degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature drops from 5 to 15 degrees if you venture up volcanoes and the higher elevations. Also, the west side of Kona is the dry side of the island while the east side is the wet side with some areas receiving 300 inches of rain yearly.

Consider Flight Time and Cost

Another tip to help make your Big Island visit more enjoyable is to consider flight time and cost. If you live on the West Coast, your flight to Hawaii takes about 5 hours on average. If you live in other parts of the country, you will no doubt have connecting flights to other hubs and have downtime in waiting for connecting flights. Since all flights to Hawaii land at the airport in Honolulu, you will have to take and additional inter-island flight which will add time to your travel.

The cost of flights to Hawaii can be expensive with flights costing upwards of $1000 and maybe more. It may be prudent to consider going to Hawaii during the off-season or low season when ticket prices are lower. Additionally, there are airlines which specialize in flights to Hawaii and provide exceptional customer services. Examples of these airlines include Hawaii Airlines and Southwest.

Rent a Car

Rent a car to explore the easy-to-navigate Island, straight from the airport. There are lots of car rentals near the Kona airport. They are open most of the time to wait for a passenger from incoming flights. You can visit the websites of car rental agencies like Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, and more. Book early and give your flight details.


You can’t find a public transit that can conveniently tour you around the really “Big” island. Yes, there are taxis and shuttles or tours, but they are far expensive than car rentals. If you get down from a cruise ship, Thrifty and Hertz car rentals are also nearby.

Find Accommodations that Fit You and Your Budget

There is a myriad of accommodations you can find on the Big Island, from cozy bed and breakfasts to five-star resorts. With these choices, you can find lodging that will suit you and your needs. While hotels offer great accommodations and perks, are plentiful and have a wide range of price points, quaint bed-and-breakfasts and vacation rentals can provide more privacy. With bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals, you can plan your own vacation and not be so sucked into the tourist traps.

 

 

What Activities Do You Like?

The Big Island offers many fun outdoor activities to explore and discover. Find what interests you and go for it! Are you into ocean activities? Take part in snorkeling and diving expeditions. Do you want to check out the rugged beauty of the island’s many volcanoes? Go check out Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or the other parks located on the Big Island. Go for a hike, take a helicopter tour or join others in watching lava flows. If you want to see the beautiful nighttime sky, take a summit tour at Maunakea and go stargazing!

Hawaii Island Recovery is a substance abuse rehab facility in Kailua-Kona. It offers state of the art individualized treatment for alcohol and drug addiction and co-occurring disorders in its very intimate setting. It offers a topnotch support system that promotes physical and emotional healing in its 8-bed facility.

Call us to know more about our facilities,

treatment options, and more!

Get Help Today!(866) 390-5070

Related Posts

  • Waikoloa- Why it’s the best spot to visit
    Waikoloa: Why it’s the best spot to visit in the Big Island

    Visiting the Big Island, read on and learn about the recreational activities and tourist landscapes…

  • 5 ways nature contributes to mental and physical health
    5 Ways Nature Contributes to Mental and Physical Health

    Getting out into nature seems difficult when living with mental illness, but when someone takes…

  • Why you should visit kauai today
    Why you should Visit Kauai Today

    If you’re looking for a place which looks like a garden, pack your bags and…

  • Waikoloa- Why it’s the best spot to visit
    Waikoloa: Why it’s the best spot to visit in the Big Island

    Visiting the Big Island, read on and learn about the recreational activities and tourist landscapes…

Recent Posts

  • Understanding PTSD
  • What Does PTSD Feel Like After Narcissistic Abuse?
  • What Are Some of the Most Effective Ways to Fight Depression
  • What are the Steps for Rehabilitation from Heroin?
  • What is Ecstasy | Myths | Medical Uses | Side Effects | Treatment

Our Services

  • Home
  • About Hawaii Island Recovery
    • About HIR
    • Our Staff
    • Gallery
    • Client Daily Schedule
  • Addiction Treatment Services
    • How & What We Treat
    • Addiction Recovery
    • Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment Center
    • Medically Supervised Detoxification
    • Evidence-based Treatment Center
    • Experiential Therapy (Wild Dolphins)
    • Holistic Health Services
  • Testimonials
    • All Testimonials
    • Handwritten Testimonials
    • Video Testimonials
  • Rehab Blog & News
  • Contact
CALL Now!
(866) 390-5070

Who We Are

Who We Are

Hawaii Island Recovery, the Big Island’s premiere residential substance abuse rehabilitation facility for adults, offers a comprehensive treatment program in a tranquil and healing environment.

866-390-5070

info@hawaiianrecovery.com

75-170 Hualalai Rd c311a, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Latest News

  • Coronavirus Creates an Increased Risk of Domestic Abuse May 13

    One of the most disheartening effects of COVID-19 is the...

  • Measures Regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Mar 23

    Hawaii Island Recovery remains open for those in need of...

  • Everyone was relaxed and in good spirits Jul 23

    We talked on the beach for a long while, basking...

Copyright ©2020 Hawaii Island Recovery | Privacy Policy | Sitemap
Hawaii Addiction Treatment Center Hawaii Drug Addiction Rehab Center