We're considering Kona, but I'm worried that it's too "touristy". Where is the "best" area to stay on the Big Island?

Also, we have 3 nights pegged for <<<Kona??>>>, and we are thinking of spending one night at Volcano National Park. Any thoughts on that as well?

Thanks.

Welcome to Flyertalk!

There is much information to help you with your decision. For one, searching in this forum will yield a multitude of relevent posts.

I suggest you get a good guidebook like Big Island Revealed, if you haven't already, after which you can come back here with more tuned questions.