Think big for your next beach vacation. Big volcanoes, big sea life, and big stretches of multihued sand. Think Hawai‘i’s Big Island.

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Think big for your next beach vacation. Big volcanoes, big sea life, and big stretches of multihued sand. Think Hawai‘i’s Big Island.
Read on for quick tips and a kid-approved itinerary for exploring the Big Island of Hawaii with the entire family.
Malasadas are a can’t-miss Hawaiian treat. Check out these spots on Hawai‘i Island where you can get your hands on these delicious fried-dough pastries.
Hawaiian leis are a beautiful commemorative gift. Here’s the history of this island tradition — and where you can learn to make your own.
Discover the beauty of Hawai’i’s biggest island through hiking, kayaking, biking and more. Don’t miss these unforgettable excursions!
I’m enamored with the ocean, especially the aqua Pacific waters that embrace Hawaii’s palm-fringed beaches. While swimming and snorkeling in the warm clear sea, I’ve explored a lot under the water’s surface. But I’ve always wondered what views I’d discover if I could stand on top of the water as well. That’s why I’ve long …
As a college student, I spent a summer on Hawai’i Island and fell head over heels in love with all it has to offer. You will, too (even in just a few days!) — from volcanoes to remote black sand beaches and beyond.
While you’re visiting Hawai’i Island, take a day trip to Mauna Kea for an unforgettable journey above the clouds. Here’s how to make the most of your experience. Whenever I travel across unspoiled wilderness, I can’t help but think about the people who lived centuries ago. What was it like to trek across the land …
When I took a road trip to Hilo from the Kona lava fields, I discovered that the grass truly is greener on the other side — well, the other side of the Big Island, at least. One minute, I was driving past stark, gray volcanic expanses. The next minute, I was in a different world …
When I set foot in the Waikoloa Beach Marriott® Resort & Spa, I stopped in my tracks. That’s because the first thing I saw — straight ahead of me across the open-air lobby — was the brilliant blue ocean meeting the horizon, segmented by palms swaying in the breeze. It’s a scene that whispered in …