Couple walking to the beach in Hawaii

Packing for the Big Island: What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home)

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Packing for a Big Island vacation is different than packing for a typical beach getaway. Yes, you will want swimsuits, sandals, sun hats, and plenty of beach time. But Hawaiʻi Island is wonderfully varied. In one trip, you can float in warm ocean water, drive through cool ranch country, and end the day wrapped in…

group of happy women sitting on a lanai with ocean view in Hawaii and drinking wine

Mother-Daughter Trips & Girlfriend Getaways on the Big Island

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There is something special about traveling with the women you love. A mother and daughter. Sisters. Lifelong friends. A small circle of women who have carried each other through busy seasons, family responsibilities, work, caregiving, and all the everyday demands of life. A Big Island getaway gives you something different. Space to breathe. Time to…

Middle-age couple in a convertible cruising along the coastline on the Big Island of Hawaii

Do You Really Need a Rental Car on the Big Island?

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If you’re planning a vacation to Hawaiʻi Island, one of the most common questions we hear at Kohala Coast Properties is: “Do I really need a rental car on the Big Island?” The short answer? Yes. You absolutely do. The Big Island is magnificent, wild, and wonderfully spread out. And while that’s exactly what makes…

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