With miles of beautiful coastline, the Big Island provides endless opportunities for ocean fun. Spend an entire day snorkeling along the shoreline and see amazing turtles, schools of fish and colorful coral reef. The clear, pristine waters provide a never-ending playground for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, outrigger canoeing, surfing, body surfing, parasailing and so much more.

While on the Big Island, you shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit famous landmarks and attractions like Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home of Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes with ongoing eruptions since 1983. The locals might tell you that Kilauea is home to Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, and that eruptions take place when she is angry.

After a day of swimming with manta rays or golfing on one of the many challenging courses, it’s easy to relax on the gorgeous black sand beaches. A one-of-a-kind Hawaiian Luau is a must during your Hawaii vacation. Featuring authentic Polynesian entertainment, traditional cuisine and amazing sunsets, a traditional Hawaiian luau will make your trip to the Big Island unforgettable.

You will not be disappointed when booking accommodations for your Big Island vacation at an Ascend Collection hotel. You can also earn Choice Privileges points for your stay in Hawaii by booking accommodations on ChoiceHotels.com or calling 800.4CHOICE today.