![Kailua-Kona featuring surfing and rugged coastline as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res40/174000/174857-Hawaiis-Big-Island.jpg)
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“E komo mai Kona!” That means “Welcome to Kona!” in the native Hawaiian language, and you’ll hear it a lot when you escape to this fabulous tropical rock in the Pacific Ocean. Where is Kona, anyway? It’s on the eastern side of the island of Hawaii, and it’s a perfect destination for your next trip. Why? Because Kona holidays will get you lei’d the second you walk off the plane.