Best of Blog The 5 Best Bakeries on Hawaiʻi Island in 2025 Satisfy your sweet tooth at the best bakeries on the Big Island, as voted by HAWAIʻI Magazine readers. by Grace Maeda
Hawai‘i Island Dive Into Mediterranean Cuisine with an Island Twist at HāLani At the luxurious Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection on Hawaiʻi Island, regional fare is infused with the spirit of the Islands. by Sarah Burchard
Arts + Culture Rodeo Competitions Preserve Big Island’s Unique Paniolo Cowboy Culture At the Panaʻewa Rodeo Stampede and other Hawaiʻi rodeos, traditional ranching techniques become an entertaining sport. by Spencer Kealamakia
Adventure We Missed Kīlauea’s Lava Fountains but Still Had an Epic Vacation We got to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park minutes after Kīlauea’s fountaining stopped, but there’s still a lot to do on Hawaiʻi Island. by Catherine Toth Fox
Hawai‘i Island 3 Cool and Unexpected Hotel Bars and Lounges in Kailua-Kona These aren’t your typical pool bars. by Grace Maeda
Arts + Culture Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Take Lava Rocks from Hawaiʻi The national parks don’t want you to mail them back, either. by Catherine Toth Fox
Adventure The Ultimate Weekend Getaway in Hilo for Outdoor Enthusiasts Adventure beckons on the east side of Hawaiʻi Island. by Grace Maeda
Adventure You Can Traverse Through Lava Tubes on this Guided Tour Kula Kai Caverns' maze of lava tubes weave science, history and adventure on Hawaiʻi Island. by Jeanne Cooper
First-Time 10 Eateries Every Traveler to Hawaiʻi Island Should Visit From pork chops at the state’s oldest restaurant to sweet bread from the country’s southernmost bakery, bookmark these spots for iconic eats on Hawaiʻi Island. by Grace Maeda
Family This Hawaiʻi Island Hotel Has Eight Pools and One is Practically an Aquarium The Four Seasons Resort Hualālai on Hawaiʻi Island boasts a swimmable aquarium filled with more than 1,000 tropical fish. by Catherine Toth Fox
First-Time Kīlauea’s Eruption Resumes After a Brief Pause Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park braces for more visitors. by Catherine Toth Fox
First-Time How To See Kīlauea’s Current Eruption The eruption at Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island can increase or cease at anytime. by Catherine Toth Fox