Elderhostel
Elderhostel is an educational adventure for older adults looking for something new. It is a nonprofit organization that offers inexpensive short-term academic programs hosted by educational institutions around the world. Currently, 1,800 institutions host Elderhostel sites throughout the United States and Canada, and in over 40 nations around the globe.
Balmy tropical weather and pleasant year-round climate maintains an ideal backdrop for participants seeking to explore Hawai`i. The broad range of resources reflects the uniqueness of Hawai`i; its history, multi-ethnic population and unique natural environments.
The University of Hawai`i at Hilo is part of the nine campus state system of higher education in Hawai`i. Located in Hilo, 200 air miles from Honolulu, it provides high quality academic resources in a small town environment. The extraordinarily rich cultural and historical resources chronicle the islands’ fascinating evolution and creation. Linking this to studies of tsunamis, volcanology, astronomy, marine science, and island traditions and customs, the hosteler is provided a broad range of experiential educational opportunities in a single visit to Hawai`i.
Frequent inter-island flights enable participants to island-hop and explore other islands and attend several programs with one visit to the state. Program is hotel based.