Hawai‘i Island 5 Record-Breaking Wonders You Need to Witness on Hawaiʻi Island From the world’s tallest mountain to one of its only green-sand beaches, discover once-in-a-lifetime experiences across the Big Island. by Ashley Probst
Adventure Why You Should Road Trip from Kailua-Kona to Hilo—and Where to Make Pitstops Trust us, taking the long way to Hilo via Hawaiʻi Belt Road and Māmalahoa Highway is worth the drive. by Kevin Allen
Culture St. Benedict’s Painted Church in Kona is a One-of-a-Kind Artistic Wonder Amid the coffee fields in South Kona, Hawaiʻi Island, a simple church exterior hides a cathedral covered in colorful fresco paintings. by Meghan Miner Murray
From Our Magazine Monumental Mochi: A Morning at Hilo’s Famous Two Ladies Kitchen This little shop is a must-stop for Hilo residents and visitors buying Hawaiʻi Island omiyage. by Catherine Toth Fox
Hawai‘i Island Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to Undergo Extensive $180 Million Renovation in 2024 The phased transformation in 2024 will touch almost every corner of this esteemed Big Island resort. by Kevin Allen
From Our Magazine Go on a Rejuvenating Journey at this Big Island Resort Reset on Hawai‘i Island at the Fairmont Orchid. by Grace Maeda
From Our Magazine Mrs. Barry’s Kona Cookies is Big Island’s Sweetest Hole-in-the-Wall A Honoka‘a schoolteacher goes from winning a cookie contest to starting Mrs. Barry’s Kona Cookies. by Catherine Toth Fox
Arts + Culture The Best Lūʻau in Hawaiʻi, According to our Editors From Oʻahu to the Big Island, here are some of the best lūʻau in Hawaiʻi. by HAWAII Magazine Staff
Hawai‘i Island Best Kona Hotels for Your Next Hawai‘i Island Vacation or Staycation From historic bungalows to a family-friendly resort with the longest waterslide, here are our writers’ picks for Kailua-Kona’s best stays. by Sara Stover
Arts + Culture Enjoy a Sunset BBQ Dinner with Paniolo at Kahuā Ranch Paniolo barbecue dinners are back at Kahuā Ranch on Hawai‘i Island, part of a long tradition of Hawaiian cowboy culture. by Laura Dornbush
Hawai‘i Island Kīlauea Volcano Erupts on Hawaiʻi Island Showing heightened signs of unrest since May, the Big Island volcano has erupted once again in the early hours of June 7, 2023. by Kevin Allen
First-Time The Best Hotels on Hawaiʻi Island, According to our Editors From luxury resorts to budget-friendly hotels, here are our editors' picks for Big Island’s best stays. by HAWAII Magazine Staff