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Honest, practical advice to help you choose where to stay, discover what is nearby and make the most of your time on the Big Island.
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I write these guides the way I would help a friend plan: clearly, honestly and with the little location details that can change an entire vacation.
Featured guide · 8-minute read
Compare walkability, beaches, restaurants, atmosphere and island access—including which location gives you a head start toward North Kona or South Kona.
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New guide · 11-minute read
Four unhurried days for a honeymoon, anniversary or proposal—with lanai dinners, South Kona, snorkeling, stargazing and proposal ideas that still feel personal.
Read the romantic itinerary
New guide · 7-minute read
My candid guide to choosing a tour, what the nighttime experience actually feels like and why Keauhou makes the evening so easy.
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New guide · 10-minute read
Walkable places from Kona Mansions, bike and e-bike options, the Route 201 trolley, island bus schedules—and an honest guide to the days when a car is still worth having.
Plan a low-car Kona stayMore local planning help
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Beautiful beaches, markets, cultural stops and memorable island experiences that do not require a large budget.
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