When travelers picture Hawaiʻi, they often imagine sandy beaches, clear blue water, and warm ocean breezes moving gently through palm trees. These images have long represented the islands in travel materials, and they are certainly part of what makes Hawaiʻi special. However, visitors arriving in Kailua-Kona quickly discover something even more remarkable. Beyond the beaches and sunshine, the Island of Hawaiʻi offers one of the most diverse collections of landscapes...
There are places in the world that feel untouched by time—and then there are places where time is actively unfolding right before your eyes. On Hawaiʻi Island, the land is not still. It breathes, shifts, and evolves. And nowhere is that more evident than at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where the earth itself tells a story of constant creation. This is not simply a destination—it is an experience that reshapes...
There’s something about the rhythm of island life that teaches patience—how everything, no matter how turbulent, eventually finds its way back to calm. Over the past few weeks, life in Kona felt a little different. The skies were heavy and unpredictable, shifting from gray to darker gray without warning. Winds swept through the coastlines, rain came and went in restless bursts, and the ocean—usually a source of peace—turned rough and...
For the past several months, travel demand to Hawai‘i Island has remained exceptionally strong. From December through March, occupancy across our portfolio at Big Island Stays has consistently ranged between 75% and 82%—a clear signal that discerning travelers continue to prioritize the Kona Coast for its lifestyle, climate, and overall experience. And as we move into spring, April is shaping up to follow that same trend. But beyond that… a...
Short-Term Vacation Rentals in Hawaii: What You Need to Know (Part 1) By Dan Polimino, The Hawaii Team at Keller Williams Realty, Big Island Today, we’re kicking off a three-part series on short-term vacation rentals. This is a huge topic. Nearly every buyer who calls us at The Hawaii Team asks about short-term vacation rentals—specifically, whether they can rent out a property they purchase. Because the topic is so extensive,...
