📍 Team 365 Answer the Internet’s Top Questions About Hawaii + Big Island Life! 🌴🌋
Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! In this fun and info-packed video, longtime locals and Realtors Eric and Julie Ziemelis, answer the internet’s most searched questions about traveling to Hawaii and the Big Island.
With over 20 years of local experience, they share real advice, cultural insights, travel tips, and a little island humor to help you plan your perfect trip—or even make the leap to island life.
Whether you’re dreaming of snorkeling with manta rays, visiting live volcanoes, or just finding the best beach, this video is your all-in-one guide.
✅ When to visit for the best weather & lowest prices
✅ Which island fits your travel style (and why Big Island might surprise you)
✅ Must-see spots like Volcanoes National Park, Huliheʻe Palace, Hilo Town
✅ How to safely enjoy beaches & snorkeling (and avoid wave wipeouts)
✅ The truth about rental cars, public transport, and driving around the island
✅ Best places to see lava, black sand, green sand & sea turtles
✅ Why locals love the Big Island’s spiritual and cultural vibe
⏱️ Timestamps & Topics Covered:
0:00 Welcome from Eric & Julie
1:04 What is the best time of year to visit the Hawaiian Islands
4:12 Which Hawaiian island should I go to for my first trip?
7:52 How many days should I spend in Hawaiʻi ?
10:18 Do I need a passport to go to Hawaiʻi?
10:47 Is it safe to visit the Big Island with the volcanoes?
12:00 Can you visit an active volcano on the Big Island?
12:37 What’s the difference between the Big Island and other Hawaiian islands?
16:41 Which Island is the most affordable?
18:07 What’s the best beach on the Big Island?
22:35 Do you need a rental car on the Big Island?
23:45 What is there to do on the Big Island for free?
24:56 Where are the black sand beaches?
26:16 Where are bathrooms around the island ?
27:33 What are the must-see attractions on the Big Island?
30:46 What’s the difference between Kona and Hilo?
33:00 Can you drive around the entire Big Island in one day?
🌺 What You’ll Learn:
🤿 Bonus Tips & Local Secrets:
Kua Bay, Hapuna, and Magic Sands = amazing white sand beaches
Where to swim with manta rays at night
Best free day trip? A full island circle tour!
Where not to get stuck without a bathroom 🚻
Why Big Island is huge (and worth taking your time to explore)
🏡 Thinking About Moving Here?
Eric & Julie are also realtors on the Big Island! If you’re feeling inspired and want to explore homes or investment opportunities, visit:
👉 365hawaiirealestate.com
They specialize in helping people who respect the land, love the culture, and want to truly belong in Hawaii.
👇 Drop your questions, and we’ll answer them in our next update!
Eric and Julie Ziemelis
Realtor-RS-85062
Real Broker
Eric@Ziemelis.com
808-333-1004
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