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Host Your Wedding at a Beautiful Hawaiian B&B

Make your Hawaii wedding dream come true by celebrating your amazing day at a beautiful Hawaiian B&B.

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offers truly glamorous surroundings, amenities, and dining situated on one of the Big Island’s best white sand beaches.

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Tips for Picking Where to Stay on the Big Island

If you’re trying to figure out where on the Big Island to stay, consider the types of activities that are most accessible from each region.

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Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort on Hawaii Island

An expansive resort experience along the Big Island’s sunny western coast, this is a fun, beautiful and memorable stay.

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5 Must Visit Beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii

While Hawaii Island offers a huge variety of beaches to enjoy, several Big Island beaches regularly make the ‘best beaches in the world’ lists.

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Black Sand Beach House

Located just minutes from the Big Island’s best natural attractions, the Black Sand Beach House is the perfect ocean front retreat.

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Wallet-Friendly Kona Happy Hour Spots

It’s never a bad move to stay thrifty during a Hawaiian vacation, so here’s a list of our favorite wallet-friendly happy hour spots on the Big Island.

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Hau Tree Restaurant

Hau Tree is a casual and beautiful restaurant and bar that comes with a wonderful view, a delicious menu, and a beach side location.

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Mauna Kea Safety

Mauna Kea is the highest point in the state of Hawaii, that’s why it’s so important to stay safe and take every precaution before venturing up the summit.

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Mauna Kea: A Portal to the Universe

A highly regarded scientific site, Mauna Kea is one of the world’s most important astronomical research centers, allowing mankind a portal to see the Universe.

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Learn about the Flora & Fauna on Mauna Kea

The alpine environment that lies below Mauna Kea is home to startlingly unique and ruggedly-beautiful flora and fauna that you can’t find anywhere else.

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Hiking on Mauna Kea

There are two major hikes on Mauna Kea that attract most hikers: The full Mauna Kea Summit Trail and a shorter hike to Lake Waiau, both are amazing.

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Nani Mau Garden Wedding Venue

The perfect location for a tropical Hawaiian wedding ceremony, Nani Mau Gardens Weddings offers a remarkable setting for your special day.

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Hike to Stunning Makalawena Beach

A favorite for Big Island locals, this is a stunning, remote beach with gorgeous white sand and incredible views.

Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
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Visit Punaluu Black Sand Beach

This stunning beach, with sparkling black sand is frequented by green sea turtles and is a sightseer’s dream.

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Valley of the Kings Hawaii

The Valley of the Kings is a stunning place, brimming with history and Hawaiian cultural significance.

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Mauna Lani Auberge Resort

Beautiful and luxurious, the Mauna Lani Auberge Resort offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all the natural beauty of the Big Island from a top notch resort.

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Tin Shack Bakery

Tin Shack Bakery is a fun and funky cafe with beach shack decor and high quality coffee and baked goods that make it a must-visit.

Dovetail Gallery in Holualoa Hawaii
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Dovetail Gallery

This gallery offers fine contemporary art pieces ranging from hand carved furniture to ceramic bowls, textile goods and jewelry.

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Lava Lava Beach Club Cottages

A grouping of ocean front properties, the Lava Lava Beach Club Cottages make for the ideal Big Island getaway you’ve been craving.

Kona Magic Sands Condos Photo of Condo Building
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Kona Magic Sands Condos

Well-maintained and well-established, the Kona Magic Sands Condos makes for a comfortable vacation on Hawaii’s Big Island.

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The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

Designed for outdoor adventure, the Inn at Kulaniapia Falls offers incredible access to some of the Big Island’s finest attractions.

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The Best Beach Bars to Relax with a Tropical Drink

If you’re looking for the best Big Island oceanside bars and lounges to chill out with a tropical drink in hand, look no further.

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Finding Delicious Malasadas on the Big Island

These deep-fried balls of delight are a perfect answer to a nagging sweet tooth.

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Kahua Ranch Weddings

A gorgeous rural setting that offers incredible options for a destination wedding, Kahua Ranch Weddings should be at the top of your list.

Barbara Hanson Art
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Barbara Hanson Art

This art gallery, located in the Holualoa artist community, features polymer clay art by Barbara Hanson.

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Bliss Island Estate

The expansive Bliss Island Estate is located in a scenic region of the Big Island, making for a memorable Hawaiian vacation.

Moon and Turtle Restaurant meal
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Moon and Turtle Restaurant

A locally-sourced Pacific Fusion restaurant with incredible, attentive preparation standards, Moon and Turtle is food the way it should be.

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Village Burger

Laid-back and delicious, Village Burger serves up gourmet burgers and fries with fresh island ingredients.

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Naung Mai Thai Kitchen

Among the Big Island’s best culinary outputs is Thai food and Naung Mai Thai Kitchen is a stand out option in the entire Thai scene.

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Volcano Eco Retreat

An adults-only bed and breakfast, this luxury retreat offers ultimate privacy and relaxation for a pampered stay on the Big Island.

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Great Vacation Rentals in Puna

Puna is a vast and sleepy region with few large resorts or hotels, making it a perfect escape if you can locate a great Vacation Rental or B&B, so try one of these.

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Scandinavian Shave Ice

A frozen delight made famous in Hawaii, a visit to the Big Island is incomplete without a tropical treat from Scandinavian Shave Ice.

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Holualoa Gallery

Proprietors and artists, Matthew and Mary Lovein live and work in the Holualoa art community, creating and curating art to share with visitors to their gallery.

The Kalaekilohana Bed and Breakfast
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Kalaekilohana Bed and Breakfast in Kau

A luxurious and quaint bed and breakfast along the southern region of Kau, the Kalaekilohana Bed and Breakfast makes for a relaxing stay in a remote area.

Honu Kai Bed and Breakfast
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Honu Kai Bed and Breakfast

Located on a working garden estate, Honu Kai Bed and Breakfast offers a relaxing stay in an open-air plantation-style home.

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Great view from the top of Pu'u Ku'ili at Kekaha K Great view from the top of Pu'u Ku'ili at Kekaha Kai State Park. Fun little hike and close to Kua Bay so you can take a dip in the ocean when you’re done!
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Aloha, we’re happy to be welcoming back visitors Aloha, we’re happy to be welcoming back visitors to Hawaii today! Stay safe and enjoy your visit. 🌴🌈
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It doesn’t take long for nature to start reclaim It doesn’t take long for nature to start reclaiming things. Across from Kahalu’u bay are the stone ruins of the Helani Church. It was built in 1861 by Reverend John D. Paris. The builders used a kiln to bake coral and turn it into lime mortar. This church was one of the first to have a native Hawaiian pastor.

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The Waikōloa Anchialine ponds are a pretty preser The Waikōloa Anchialine ponds are a pretty preservation area. The short walking path leads to a coral filled beach front. It’s a nice spot for a peaceful stroll and bird watching.

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Beautiful Kauna’oa Beach (Mauna Kea) we hiked ov Beautiful Kauna’oa Beach (Mauna Kea) we hiked over from Hapuna along a small section of the Ala Kahakai Trail. This historic trail runs over 175 miles from near the Upolu Airport on the northern tip of the Big Island, down the west coast, through Kailua-Kona, around South Point and through Volcanoes National Park. If you do any exploring along the coast on Hawaii Island, you will likely spend some time on this trail. Always something interesting to explore and great views!
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Happy Mother’s Day. Thanks to all the moms, alwa Happy Mother’s Day. Thanks to all the moms, always teaching us the important lessons in life... spend time with your family, watch the sunset, hold hands, be grateful for what you have, and so many more... thanks mom! 🥰
Happy Lei Day! 🌺 Did you know that each island Happy Lei Day! 🌺 Did you know that each island has a special color and flower that represents it? ❤️The Big Island has the red Lehua flower, 🌸Maui's flower is the pink Lokelani Rose, 🧡Oahu's flower is the golden Ilima, 💚Molokai has the green flower of the Kukui tree, 💛Lanai has a vibrant yellow vine called Kauna'oa, 💜Kauai uses the green berry of the Mokihana but their color is actually purple, 🤍Kahoolawe has the silver-gray Hinahina, and 🐚 Niihau is represented by white Pupu shells. Whichever flower is used, the leis of Hawaii are always stunning and so fun to give and receive! .
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