Hilo is a springboard into the vast pool of East Hawaii’s delights. From the north beckons the Hamakua coast; a pearled string of stunning bays, adorable villages and cascading water. From the south beckons the rain forest and charming towns, which echo a serene and beautiful past. Find hot ponds and steam caves, ebony-colored beaches and the off-beat lifestyle that surrounds them. And from the west beckons the volcano; a pulsing cauldron of fire and creation that delights and awes in equal measure.