Big Island Travel Guide
Hawaii Climate Guide: What Makes the Big Island So Unique?
Snow in Hawaii? Rainforests, deserts, and everything in between? The Big Island’s dramatic mix of climate zones is one of the best reasons to explore beyond the beach.
The Art of Last Minute Trips: How to Plan a Spontaneous Hawaii Vacation
Most people think a Hawaii vacation takes months to plan. Here’s why last minute trips to the Big Island are more doable than you’d expect, and how to make one
Where to Stay on the Big Island for Peace, Quiet, and Better Sleep
One of the best-kept secrets about a Big Island trip is how well you sleep in Volcano Village. Here’s why the cool air, quiet nights, and rainforest setting make it
Why Some Couples Skip the Big Island Beaches and Stay in the Hawai’i Rainforest Instead
Cool mornings, lava landscapes, stargazing, and unhurried days together. Here’s why a growing number of couples are choosing a Hawai’i rainforest stay over the traditional Big Island beach resort.
What Is Vog? A Visitor’s Guide to Volcanic Smog in Hawai’i
For guests planning a stay at our Big Island bed and breakfast, here’s a clear guide to vog. What it is, when it tends to show up, who should take
Driving the Hamakua Coast: Where to Stop Along the Way
The Hamakua Coast drive from Hilo to Waipi’o Valley is one of the best day trips on the Big Island, taking you past waterfalls, small towns, and lush gardens, before
Kayaking Hilo Bay: A Calm-Water Adventure Near Volcano Village
If you’re looking for things to do in Hilo that feel adventurous but still low-key, kayaking in Hilo Bay is one of the best ways to spend a morning or
What You Might Miss If You Rush Through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Most visitors approach Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a checklist: see the crater, walk through the lava tube, snap photos at the overlooks, then move on to the next stop.
Exploring Kaumana Caves: A Lava Tube Adventure Near Volcano Village
About 45 minutes from our Big Island bed and breakfast, a concrete staircase descends into the earth where molten lava once rushed toward Hilo. Kaumana Caves isn’t on most visitor
Animals in Hawaii: What You Might See Near Volcanoes National Park
If you’re staying at our Big Island bed and breakfast, you already know that the volcanic craters and lava fields get a lot of attention, but the animals in Hawaii
How Kīlauea Inspires Hawaiian Art on the Big Island
Few places on Earth offer what Volcano Village does: the chance to live, work, and create alongside one of the world’s most active volcanoes. For artists, this landscape is endlessly
14 Things to Do on the Big Island You Can’t Do Anywhere Else in HI
The Big Island of Hawaii isn’t just the largest island in the chain. It’s the youngest, the wildest, and the most geologically active. While other Hawaiian Islands offer beautiful beaches
Peaceful and Unique
"It was so quiet and peaceful, and we loved waking up to the sounds of the rainforest."