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Where to Stay in Kailua-Kona: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Review

Best for anyone looking for action and excitement in Kona that's also affordable. Come to celebrate a birthday or a bachelorette party. Come for an event. Bring the kids!

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2026: What to Expect, Who's Cooking and How to Get Tickets

Everything you need to know about this year's Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, Hawaiʻi's premier culinary event.

Where to Stay in Kailua-Kona: Royal Kona Resort

A weekend (or a whole week) at the Royal Kona Resort is a perfect getaway, no matter where you’re coming from and no matter what your group looks like. It sits oceanfront in the middle of Kailua-Kona’s busiest area for tourists, making it convenient and lively, yet relaxing and beautiful.

Kamuela Inn: Your Waimea Base Camp on Hawaiʻi Island

Family-owned and operated Kamuela Inn is a two-story, 24-room hotel with enough options to accommodate solo travelers, couples, families and large groups. Located in Waimea, an hour from the Kona International airport and 15 minutes from the Kohala Coast, there is lots to see and do.

Where to stay in Waikoloa: Fairmont Orchid

At the Fairmont Orchid, part of the Mauna Lani Resort on Hawai'i Island’s Kohala Coast, a local travel writer finds classic luxury and Hawaiian culture.

Where to Stay on a Budget: Kona

Hawaiʻi Island certainly has its share of high-priced accommodations, especially on the Kona side of the island, however you can also find several options under $300 a night, allowing you to spend more on island adventures. Here are some ideas to get your planning started.

Best Hotels for Families: Hawaiʻi Island

As a family of four (and sometimes a family of five when our niece joins us), we’ve had the opportunity to stay in all of these family-friendly hotels and resorts. They have made our family vacations not only memorable, but also welcoming and comfortable.

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2025: All the Details

Ready to eat and drink your way through Hawaiʻi? Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.

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Where to Stay in Kailua-Kona: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Review

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2026: What to Expect, Who's Cooking and How to Get Tickets

Where to Stay in Kailua-Kona: Royal Kona Resort

Kamuela Inn: Your Waimea Base Camp on Hawaiʻi Island

Where to stay in Waikoloa: Fairmont Orchid

Where to Stay on a Budget: Kona

Best Hotels for Families: Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival 2025: All the Details

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