Keep in Mind...
You will need a cameraWe did mention the flowing lava and the black sand beaches, right? Well, your best bet for seeing the former is at night, though you should call theHawai'i Volcanoes National Park's visitor center to check on Kilauea before you head out.You will need a sweaterThose snow-capped mountains aren't an optical illusion. The higher elevations of the Big Island could be up to 20 degrees colder.You will need all-wheel driveIf you're driving (and we recommend that you do) you'll soon learn that the island's varied terrain is easier to cover in a sturdier car.