I don't even know where to start, it's all so rad. The first time we were on the north side which was just wet enough, but not TOO wet. We rented a house and it was super chill. The second time, we got a condo on Kona, talk about perfect weather 24/7. We're renting a van this time because we want to get a little more immersed in the environment/culture. We're going to spent more time in Volcano, etc to get a better feel for that. I'd like to spend a nite on Mauna Kea, but I have to sell the wife on doing a "crash and dash" up there.