Hawai‘i Island
Best Kona Hotels for Your Next Hawai‘i Island Vacation or Staycation
From historic bungalows to a family-friendly resort with the longest waterslide, here are our writers’ picks for Kailua-Kona’s best stays.
13 Mistakes People Make When Traveling to Hawaiʻi Island
You won’t find Waikīkī here.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP111: Kīlauea Eruption Viewing Tips
This week on the Have Aloha Will Travel podcast, Cat and Kevin talk story before jumping into some tips on how to visit Kīlauea.
Enjoy a Sunset BBQ Dinner with Paniolo at Kahuā Ranch
Paniolo barbecue dinners are back at Kahuā Ranch on Hawai‘i Island, part of a long tradition of Hawaiian cowboy culture.
6 Tips to View Hawaiʻi’s Erupting Volcano
Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island started erupting again this week and here’s how to see the volcano.
Kīlauea Volcano Erupts on Hawaiʻi Island
Showing heightened signs of unrest since May, the Big Island volcano has erupted once again in the early hours of June 7, 2023.
The Best Hotels on Hawaiʻi Island, According to our Editors
From luxury resorts to budget-friendly hotels, here are our editors' picks for Big Island’s best stays.
Bruno Mars Has a Pop-Up Bar in Hawaiʻi Just in Time for Summer
The SelvaRey Rum Bar is open at the Fairmont Orchid on Hawaiʻi Island now through June 30, serving cocktails inspired by the local artist.
WATCH: The 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival Winning Performances
See some of the best performances from the 60th Merrie Monarch Contest here.
How to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2023
Hawaiʻi's premier hula competition is back for another year, and here's how you can watch it happen live.
Your Primer to the 2023 Merrie Monarch Festival
After three years of pandemic disruptions, the festival is back in full force and celebrating its 60th anniversary. Here’s what you need to know about the festival, which runs from April 9-15.
Baumkuchen Farm Makes Sweet Cakes on Hawaiʻi Island and You Can, Too
Visit this family farm just outside of Hilo for a Japanese twist on the traditional German baumkuchen.
Winter Weather Brings Snow to Hawaiʻi
As gusty wind and heavy rain showers move through the Islands, Mauna Kea on Hawaiʻi Island is blanketed with snow—and not just at the summit. The Mauna Kea Visitor Center is dusted with snow, too.
Top Things to Do in Kailua-Kona
From snorkeling with manta ray to visiting historic parks, there's so much to do in Kailua-Kona.
Kīlauea Eruption Resumes—UPDATED
Lava returns to Halemaʻumaʻu crater after a nearly month-long pause.
No Active Volcano? No Problem!
Both Mauna Loa and Kīlauea stopped erupting, but that doesn’t mean you should cancel your trip to Hawaiʻi Island.
Mauna Loa Erupts For the First Time in 38 Years—UPDATED
Here’s what you need to know if you’re traveling to Hawaiʻi Island.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP98: Mauna Loa Eruption
The crew brings on Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park interpretation and education program manager Benjamin Hayes to talk about the recent historic eruption.
How to See the Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption
Tips for planning a trip to Hawaiʻi Island to witness the historic eruption.
Follow These Instagram Accounts for Epic Coverage of the Mauna Loa Eruption
The historic eruption is attracting photographers from around the Islands—and you can see the incredible lava flow through their lenses.
Don't Let Mauna Loa Cancel Your Big Island Vacation
We explain what’s going on with the shield volcano on Hawaiʻi Island—and why you shouldn’t worry.
This Mom-and-Pop Shop is Known for Building Better Bentos
The beloved Kawamoto Store in Hilo has been satisfying customers with shrimp tempura, Korean chicken and maki sushi for more than seven decades.
