"Big Island" is not the name of the island but only a reference to it. "Hawaii" is the actual name but people say "Big Island" as to not confuse the island's name with the name of the state. It is also known as the Orchid Island.
The leeward coast of Oahu is often very hot 80-90+ during the summer. Most relaxing is probably the Big Island (Hawaii), but Maui has the best beaches and tons of condos to stay in.
Hawaii is the name of our 50th state. It is also the name of the largest of the Hawaiian islands and the name of the county on that island.Actually, the state of Hawaii is a chain of islands, also...