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8 Flowers and Lei You'll See at the Merrie Monarch Festival
These flowers—some native to the Islands—have special meaning in Hawaiian culture.
How to Watch the Merrie Monarch Festival 2024
Here's how you can watch Hawaiʻi’s premier hula competition live.
Find Curated Hawaiʻi Goods at This Hilo Shop
Hana Hou Hilo, originally established as a Hawaiiana antiques and collectibles store, has transformed itself into a modern-day curator of locally made goods.
You Can’t Miss This Popular Mochi Shop in Hilo
For almost 30 years, Two Ladies Kitchen has been selling a colorful array of Japanese mochi and manju.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP126: Emily and Cat's Hilo Adventure
We talk about spending two days in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island—and everything we ate.
Why Hilo Should Be On Your Hawaiʻi Travel Bucket List
This sleepy town on the east side of Hawai‘i Island is often overlooked—and really shouldn’t be.
13 Mistakes People Make When Traveling to Hawaiʻi Island
You won’t find Waikīkī here.
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.
This Mom-and-Pop Shop is Known for Building Better Bentos
The beloved Kawamoto Store in Hilo has been satisfying customers with shrimp tempura, Korean chicken and maki sushi for more than seven decades.
5 Tips for Your First Trip to Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island
What to know before and during your travels in this vibrant town.
Tour the Tropical Fruit Farm at Rainbow Falls
O.K. Farms in Hilo offers excursions through its tropical fruit farm with stops at two private waterfall lookouts.
Have Aloha Will Travel EP89: What's Up in Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island
The podcast goes on the road to report right from the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Your Guide to ʻAkaka Falls State Park on Hawaiʻi Island
Everything you need to know to see this accessible waterfall just north of Hilo.
What to Know About the 2022 Merrie Monarch Festival
The highly anticipated hula event returns in April with a live audience and a limited number of invited guests. If you’re not among them, you can still check it out. Here’s how.
Discover These Charming Walkable Towns in Hawaiʻi
You’ll want to hit these streets on your next vacation to the Islands.
Checklist for a Sustainable Spring Break
Escape to a holistic hangout in Hilo.
A Regenerative Getaway for the Soul
We’ve found a Hilo hotel that caters to your body, mind and spirit.
5 Ways to Do Good While Exploring Hilo
Follow these eco-friendly tips to leave a small footprint on the Big Island.
A Soulful 72 Hours in Hilo
Discover this seaside stop where Hawaiian culture surrounds and natural wonders astound.
4 Old-School Favorites on Hawai‘i Island
These beloved restaurants on the Big Island are a step back in time.
Hear from the Misses We Miss from Past Merrie Monarch Festivals
Insights and inspiration from former five Miss Aloha Hulas.
This Cacao Farm on Hawai‘i Island Offers Unique Tours
Lavaloha offers a fun tree-to-chocolate tour just outside of Hilo.
