As the name suggests, the Big Island is big, so where you book your stay can make or ruin your vacation. A beautiful lanai with an ocean view is wonderful. But if getting to the beach means loading everyone into the car for a long drive each morning, you may wish you had looked more…

Hawaiʻi really has only two main seasons, summer and winter, but we still use the same 12-month calendar. Traveling to the Big Island in September, October, and November is what we call fall travel, and it’s usually defined by fewer crowds, beautiful weather, and conceivably lower prices. Experienced travelers know that, which is why they…

Clear water, colorful reef fish, and beautiful protected bays make Kohala Coast snorkeling one of the best family activities on the Big Island. Here are some of our favorite places to explore.