Haven’t been to Hawaii in a while? Here’s what’s happening on Hawaii’s Big Island:

The Big Island’s newest daily direct flight, aboard Delta Air Lines, debuts June 5, and offers direct service between Los Angeles and Kona International Airport. Reserve seats at www.delta.com.

The newly designed Dolphin Quest Village at the Hilton Waikoloa Village opens this month, with new changing rooms, meeting space, a photo center and more. Visitors can coo over the new baby male dolphin, born March 23. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Dolphin Quest offers free dolphin shows on the 20th of every month. Phone 808-886-2875 or visit www.DolphinQuest.org.

Native Guide Hawaii offers birds of a feather a new Mauna Loa Bird Watching Adventure, from Hilo Bay to the slopes of Mauna Loa, tracking a wide range of avian species in East Hawaii. Rates begin at $150 per person and includes lunch, drinks and snacks. Contact Warren Costa at 808-982-7575, e-mail warren@nativeguidehawaii.com or visit www.NativeGuideHawaii.com.

Hula Kai, a sleek power catamaran sharing South Kona snorkel sites with guests, offers new underwater propulsion vehicles that zoom experienced snorkelers toward a closer look at Hawaii’s diverse marine life. Phone 800-677-9461 or visit www.Fair-Wind.com.

Sportfishing fans are gearing up for the grandfather of all big-game fishing tournaments, the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, July 28-Aug. 1, which lures international, local and mainland teams to Kona’s warm, deep waters. More information can be found at www.HIBTFishing.com. Keep up with the latest Kona fishing news by visiting www.FishingHawaiiOffshore.com, updated regularly by fishing expert Jim Rizzuto.

Honeymooners adore the Palms Cliff House Inn, where the Hawaiian Honeymoon Romance Package comes with every loving detail: three nights in the bridal suite, silk rose petal heart on the bed, champagne and chocolates, fresh tropical fruit, candles at your in-room Jacuzzi tub for two, a couples massage, breakfast for two and more, not to mention proximity to romantic Akaka Falls. Cost is $1,600, now through Dec. 31. Phone 866-963-6076, e-mail information@palmscliffhouse.com or visit www.PalmsCliffHouse.com.

Wellness Travel Hawaii provides personalized, private wellness tour packages with mindful, guided “aloha sessions” which can include everything from traditional ceremonies by Hawaiian cultural and healing practitioners to rejuvenating spa services at luxurious Big Island resorts. Phone 877-433-7222, or visit www.WellnessTravelHawaii.com.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the island’s only AAA Five Diamond resort, offers a Fourth Night Free special based on a three-night stay at published rack rates. Valid for new reservations Sept. 2 - Dec. 18, subject to availability and holiday blackout dates. Phone 888-340-5662 or e-mail reservations.kon@fourseasons.com.

Astronomers view Hawaii’s star-studded night sky from atop Mauna Kea, and guests at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii can now get in on the fun too with Friday-night stargazing sessions on the pool deck. Powerful telescopes, star lore and stories of night sailing by outrigger canoe open up the vast Hawaiian skies in a way that’s fun, informative and inspiring for the whole family. Phone 808-885-2000 or visit www.Fairmont.com/orchid.

Looking for more to do? Click www.BigIsland.org/calendar for more details.