we get to the Big Island a lot since we have family there . this mag have great article on all the island . it have place you have be for the memory and place you have not be yet for plan you trip . ad so you can order that item from that store that you wish you have buy right then but the flight be leave so soon . plus lot of great rental ad in the way back . go condo or rental house be definitely the way to see the island . but I would not knock the hotel either .