| p>Let me start with the Big Island, Hawaii. Rolled | | | | fierce competition to the Big Island on May 30. |
| into one pretty package, this island takes the best | | | | You can cheer your favorite athletes on at the |
| aspects of all the Hawaiian Islands, where only | | | | Kohala Coast. Then there is the Kona Marathon |
| here you can go from the beach to a volcano | | | | taking place on June 28 and is open to everyone. |
| and to the rain forest, all in one day. It's hard to | | | | On May 23 & 24 the spotlight is on the |
| top an island that offers all that. | | | | Waimea Bonyu Kai Bonsai Clubs Annual Exhibition. |
| But did you know that there are the many | | | | This is the island's oldest bonsai club and they are |
| festivities and activities found on the island that | | | | proud to share more than 50 trees for your |
| will fill your vacation with memories to last a | | | | enjoyment. If a bonsai garden is your passion, |
| lifetime? | | | | you could find some incredible information at this |
| Something special for the film enthusiast , you | | | | event. |
| don't want to miss the Big Island Film Festival May | | | | What a treat to celebrate the 4th of July at the |
| 14-17. This festival features films for families as | | | | Annual Parker Ranch Rodeo. Rodeo competition |
| well as for mature audiences. The festival will be | | | | starts at 9a.m. and lasts until noon. There are also |
| screening independent narrative short and feature | | | | children's activities and traditional Hawaiian fare. A |
| films. And when it's over, the Audience Choice for | | | | 4th of July that the whole family will enjoy and |
| both the short and feature films are shown after | | | | remember for years to come. |
| a two-hour concert. | | | | The Big Island has over 30 national, state and |
| Next, you should make plans to visit Hilo for the | | | | county parks where you can spend your days |
| 4th Annual Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow, May 24-25. | | | | hiking and exploring. Getting back to the beauty of |
| The whole family will enjoy partaking in the | | | | nature is a sure way to release stress and relax |
| festivities which include Native American singing, | | | | on your vacation to Hawaii. |
| dancing, food and storytelling. | | | | If you have never been to the islands, I hope |
| If you are a fan of the Triathlon, the 2009 Honu | | | | these helpful tips on special events and places to |
| Triathlon on May 20, is a qualifying event for the | | | | explore will help you decide that now is the time |
| Ford Ironman World Championship which will bring | | | | to go. |