oh man, it sounds AWESOME! I have been to Hawaii 3 times but never to the Big Island! Not sure why, but need to make it a point to get there...

I would love to see your pics... snorkeling is one of my favorite things to do... I always come home white on the front and VERY tan on the back hours and hours face down in the water... I last snorkeled the Great Barrier Reef in Australia last Sept... magnificent!

Where did you see the whales? Was that a wahle watching tour? I have NEVER seen one... another thing to add to my "to-do" list...

you've gotten me all excited just thinking of going... can't wait to see those pictures!