Hawai‘i Island

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Talk Story with Volcano Expert Ken Hon

From the lava flow that destroyed the town of Kalapana to the recent historic eruption of Mauna Loa, Ken Hon, the scientist-in-charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on Hawai‘i Island, has seen it all—and there’s still more he’s learning about volcanoes.

Catherine Toth Fox,

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The Most Popular Trails in Hawaiʻi Volcano National Park, According to Hikers

Put these five hikes on your itinerary for your next trip to Hawaiʻi Island.

Catherine Toth Fox,

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The 5 Best Hotel or Resort Pools on Hawaiʻi Island in 2024

Find out which hotel or resort on Hawaiʻi Island has the best pool, as voted by our readers in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Catherine Toth Fox,

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The New Kona Village Adds Modern Luxury to the Hotel's Vintage Charm

Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort, is one of Hawai‘i Island’s newest luxury resorts and keeps the charm and history of its predecessor.

Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku,

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8 Flowers and Lei You'll See at the Merrie Monarch Festival

These flowers—some native to the Islands—have special meaning in Hawaiian culture.

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How to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2024

Here's how you can watch Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition live.

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Find Curated Hawaiʻi Goods at This Hilo Shop

Hana Hou Hilo, originally established as a Hawaiiana antiques and collectibles store, has transformed itself into a modern-day curator of locally made goods.

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You Can’t Miss This Popular Mochi Shop in Hilo

For almost 30 years, Two Ladies Kitchen has been selling a colorful array of Japanese mochi and manju.

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Major Construction Begins at Kīlauea Summit: What You Need To Know

A project to repair and improve damage from the 2018 eruption starts at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Catherine Toth Fox,

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Have Aloha Will Travel EP126: Emily and Cat's Hilo Adventure

We talk about spending two days in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island—and everything we ate.

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Why Hilo Should Be On Your Hawaiʻi Travel Bucket List

This sleepy town on the east side of Hawai‘i Island is often overlooked—and really shouldn’t be.

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Exploring Coffee Farms at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

An educational Sunday morning spent in Kona at both Greenwell Farms and Island Sun Coffee.

Maria Kanai,

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Learn How to Make Hilo-Style Lei on Hawaiʻi Island

Hawai‘i Island’s Donkey Mill Art Center offers this—and other—lei-making classes throughout the year.

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This Big Island Hotel Restuarant Won a James Beard Award—Here's Why

The 106-year-old Manago Hotel restaurant is as humble as ever after earning a prestigious national award.

Catherine Toth Fox,

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Your Guide to Holiday Craft Fairs on Hawai‘i Island in 2023

Feeling crafty? Big Island's got you covered with these local holiday craft fairs.

Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku,

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Your Guide To The 52nd Kona Coffee Cultural Festival

The oldest food festival in Hawai‘i returns this year with more than 40 events spanning ten days, celebrating Kona coffee and culture.

Maria Kanai,

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In Town for IRONMAN? Here Are 8 Tasty Options for Healthy Meals in Kona

Find healthy places to eat in Kona with this handy guide.

Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku,

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to Undergo Extensive $180 Million Renovation in 2024

The phased transformation in 2024 will touch almost every corner of this esteemed Big Island resort.

Kevin Allen,

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The Best Beaches in Hawaiʻi Island in 2023

Here are the winners for the best beaches in Hawaiʻi Island from our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Kevin Allen,

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Our Tips for Travelers to Hilo to See Kīlauea

You probably don’t want to stare at a volcano all day, so here’s what else you can do around Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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The Best Bakeries on Hawaiʻi Island in 2023

Here are the winners for the best bakeries on Hawaiʻi Island from our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

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Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island is Erupting Again

The volcano posts no threats to the nearby communities—but it’s putting on quite a show.

Catherine Toth Fox,

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Go on a Rejuvenating Journey at this Big Island Resort

Reset on Hawai‘I Island at the Fairmont Orchid.

Grace Maeda,

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This Boutique Hotel in Kona is Perfect for Adventure Travelers to Hawaiʻi Island

Located in Kailua-Kona, Pacific 19 Kona serves as a basecamp for travelers who want to explore the island.

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