As the first half of 2024 came to a close, statistics show that tourism took a fairly descent hit in the second quarter. After the second quarter tourism was both down in comparison to 2023… Read More

While there are several black sand beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Punalu’u Black Sand Beach is one of the largest and most popular.  If you are not familiar with the Big… Read More

One of the more unique beaches you fill find in the world is on the south side of the Big Island of Hawaii, Papakolea beach better known as the green sand beach.  This green sand beach… Read More

St. Benedict Romans Catholic Church, better known as the painted church, is a unique place to stop of you are visiting south Kona or the Kealekekua Bay area. The history behind the church i… Read More

While Akaka Falls is the most well known waterfall on the Big Island of Hawaii, Rainbow Falls is a must see as well and a favorite of many locals. Rainbow Falls is conveniently located in Hi… Read More

Kealekekua Bay is one of the most popular places on the Big Island of Hawaii for water activities.  Diverse marine life and vibrant coral reefs back it a great spot for snorkeling with… Read More

As the first quarter came to a close overall tourism in Hawaii was stable in comparison to 2023 and down in comparison to 2019, but the first quarter of 2019 was one of the best quarters the… Read More

Hawaii is one of the most popular locations in the world for sea turtles, or as they call them in Hawaii honu’s.  It is not known why Hawaii is a popular place for them.  Man… Read More

The State of California is currently pushing legislation through and many believe that the State of Hawaii may be the next state to follow.  The legislation states that all fees must be… Read More

Nestled between the Mauna Lani Beach Club and the Mauna Lani Terrace condos are some fishponds with a lot of Hawaiian history.  Surrounding them you can find petroglyphs, lava tubes, an… Read More

Once a barren lava field, the Waikoloa Beach Resort has turned into a popular destination for travelers around the world! In the 1960s a developer named Ronald Boedekker chose to purchase th… Read More

Nestled on the northern part of the Big Island, Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park offers one of the more scenic settings on the island and is a very historical piece of the Big Island of Hawaii… Read More

Umauma Falls is a beautiful set of tiered waterfalls located on the northeastern part of the Big Island of Hawaii.  If you are traveling the island and going to Akaka Falls State Park… Read More

As 2023 came to a close we saw several interesting trends in the Hawaii vacation rental and tourism industries that is worth considering.  Keep in mind that 2022 was the best year that… Read More

The Waikoloa Beach Resort is home to the beautiful white sand beach of A’Bay, but many guests often choose to lounge by a pool rather than spend time at the beach.  Here is a look… Read More

In 2023, there was a bill, SB304, Governor Josh Green was supporting.  Ultimately each vacationer over the age of 15 would have to pay a fee to visit beaches, parks, trails, etc. … Read More

For the last 10 years the State of Hawaii has been trying to clean up the vacation rental industry in Hawaii and for the last 6 years Hawaii county has been trying to clean up the vacation r… Read More

Nestled within the Waikoloa Beach Resort are several places to view petroglyphs.  There are several unique petroglyphs as well as  several lava tube cave shelters. There is an anci… Read More

The Big Island of Hawaii offers a selection of hotels and vacation rentals that appeal to those on a budget as well as to those that are looking for a stay at a luxury property.  TripAd… Read More

I have been fortunate enough to live on the Big Island of Hawaii for over 20 years and within that time period try just about every restaurant the island has to offer.  I have even seen… Read More

While there are a ton of “Top Big Island Restaurants” blog posts across the internet we wanted to compose something slightly different.  As someone that has lived on the Big… Read More

Kapa’a Beach Park is located on the northern tip of the Big Island of Hawaii and offers some of the most scenic views of many of the areas on the island.  While it is a “bea… Read More

Kohala Waterfront is a relatively new development on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii that offers 50 lots all within a gated oceanfront community.  On the norther portion of… Read More

The Christmas season is always the busiest time of year at Waikoloa Beach Resort.  Due to this, many of the hotels and restaurants book up fast and try to have special offerings to acco… Read More

LSD Beach at Kawaihae is one of the more popular locations for locals, but yet is not one of the greatest for tourists.  It is one of the only beaches on the Big Island that you can pul… Read More

Kukio at Hualalai Resort is one of the newer developments in the Hualalai Resort area.  Development began in 2001 with the intent to offer an equal luxurious experience to what guests r… Read More

At Kukio beach you can enjoy a fairly long stretch of white sands, which is great for taking a stroll.  Palm trees, kiawe, and ironwood trees surround the beach and do provide some shad… Read More

If you are into Hawaiian history and hiking, Lapakahi State Historical Park is a must visit location.  Located on the norther portion of the Big Island of Hawaii this is a great place t… Read More

Located just off Honokohou Harbor on the Big Island of Hawaii is the Honokohou Beach, which is part of the Honokohou Historical Park.  If you are traveling from Waikoloa Beach Resort or… Read More

If you are planning to go sportfishing or other boating activities while staying on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii it is very possible that you may leave out of Honokohou Harbo… Read More

In the aftermath of the fires in Maui, there have been significant ongoing changes the airlines have made.  Some changes seem to be directly related to Maui and some not so much. … Read More

The Hawaii Tourism Authority is an agency in Hawaii that is responsible for the market research related to travel to the State of Hawaii.  Amongst other things, they provide comprehensi… Read More

Spencer Beach State Park is one of the most popular beaches of the families that live on the Big Island of Hawaii.  It offers one of the safest beaches for small children and offers an… Read More

The Waikoloa Beach Marriott is one of the two large hotels in the Waikoloa Beach Resort.  Over the course of the last decade they have done several upgrades of the property to keep the… Read More

Recently renovated and now a part of the luxurious Auberge collection, the Mauna Lani by Auberge has established itself as one of the premier hotels on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Locate… Read More

The Colony Villas at Waikoloa Beach Resort offer spacious 2 and 3 bedroom townhome style vacation rentals with golf course, mountain, and garden views.  Located on the 10th fairway of t… Read More

The Residences at Mauna Lani by Auberge, formerly the Bungalows at Mauna Lani, are 5 spectacular 4000 square feet home located in a private area just off the Mauna Lani hotel.  Here you… Read More

Keokea Beach Park is located on the northern tip of the Big Island of Hawaii.  While there is not much here, it is the closest place to Pololu Valley with facilities that are open to th… Read More

The beach at Pauoa Bay offers a nice white sand beach at the Mauna Lani Resort near the Fairmont Orchid.  This white sand beach is located on a bay and is great for snorkeling.  Du… Read More

Holoholokai Beach Park is located in the Mauna Lani Resort near the Fairmont Orchid.  It is the main parking location for guests that want to visit Pauoa Beach.  While there are re… Read More

49 Black Sand Beach is the most exclusive residential area of Mauna Lani Resort and offers just 49 private homes or homesites.  Due to a policy within the CC&Rs of the community vac… Read More

One of the most accessible black sand beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii is located within the Mauna Lani Resort, 49 Black Sand Beach.  This beach is located with the luxurious private… Read More

If you love beaches, Kekaha Kai Sate Park is the place for you.  There are actually several beaches that make up Kekaha Kai State Park and it spans over 5 miles in walking distance, whi… Read More

Nestled on the Kohala Coast, Kohaniki is one of the newest luxury developments on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Spanning over 450 acres of pristine land, Kohanaiki offers a unique blend of… Read More

Kohanaiki Beach is one of the nicest beach areas near Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.  In part due to the beauty of the beach the newest luxury development on the Big Island, K… Read More

If you are looking for a restaurant in a perfect location, Lava Lava Beach Club is the place.  This restaurant is nestled on the white sands of A’Bay at Waikoloa Beach Resort.&nbs… Read More

The Kilauea volcano began erupting again on September 10, 2023.  The eruption is at the Halema’uma’u crater, which is typically the most active part of the volcano system.&n… Read More

Kiholo Bay offers one of the most scenic locations on the Kohala Coast and due to there is a scenic point at mile marker 82 when heading south from Waikoloa Beach Resort.  On clear days… Read More

In 2018 the Big Island of Hawaii began to implement laws relating to vacation rentals in order to help with some issues the Island was having.  In years prior to that other counties suc… Read More

Waialea Beach, better known as beach 69, is located between Hapuna Beach and Puako and is a very popular beach on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Due to the waters being designated conservat… Read More

Kua Bay beach is one of the most popular beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Just recently a paved road was made giving easy access to it.  Prior to that, it was not easily acces… Read More

Waikoloa Beach Resort is home to a beautiful white sand beach at A’Bay, but there is another really nice beach just about 1 mile south of Waikoloa Beach Resort.  This beach can on… Read More

While there are many reasons to stay in a vacation rental over a hotel such as larger space, full furnished kitchen, and much more there is one benefit of staying in a vacation rental that i… Read More

Ainamalu is the newest development at Waikoloa Beach Resort.  It is the only community that is comprised of just private homes.  The original plan of Ainamalu was a large plan that… Read More

While there are many obvious effects of the fires on Maui one that was not foreseen was the impact on the vacation rental industry throughout the State of Hawaii.  With a shortage of ho… Read More

As the aftermath of the fire on Maui unfolds, there is a lot of speculation as to why the fire happened and why it could not be contained.  I am sure it will take months to determine wh… Read More

The nene is also known as the Hawaiian goose and is the state bird of Hawaii.  It is an endangered species in Hawaii and is the most endangered species of geese in the world.  The… Read More

Hapuna Beach is the most popular beach on the Big Island of Hawaii.  This beach is broken into two sections.  One is primarily for the the guests of the Hapuna Prince hotel and the… Read More

For the larger part of the last decade vacation rental legislation has been discussed and various laws have been put in place.  While many homeowners have disagreed with some of the leg… Read More

Having been to the old Kona Village numerous times we had eagerly been awaiting the reopening of the Kona Village.  Once we were finally able to book it we immediately noticed the rate… Read More

Kona Village still maintains a unique ambiance to it, which is a feeling of casual luxury.  You still enter on a sandy round about in a very casual and relaxing setting.  You are c… Read More

The Asaya Spa at Kona Village was what we thought was the biggest upgrade from the “old” Kona Village.  It truly is the best spa on the Big Island of Hawaii.  It is bro… Read More

Kona Village offers a nice crescent shaped beach, in which a number of the hales offer direct access to.  There is also a beach shack near the beach.  We saw a number of people pad… Read More

One of the big attractions of the “old” Kona Village was that it was the only all inclusive place on the Big Island.  Our stay did include free breakfast for two, but lunch… Read More

We stayed in an ocean view hale.  The interior was spacious with a king size bed and desk area.  The bathroom was spacious with a bathtub, large walk in shower, and a large outdoo… Read More

With the unique lava landscape of Hawaii, one thing that differentiates Hawaii from places such as Florida is that if you get an oceanfront or ocean view vacation rental it does not necessar… Read More

This summer has brought some of the least expensive travel to Hawaii that we have seen in years.  The deals seem to be only on coach class as first class tickets seem higher than normal… Read More

First and foremost, there is not a bad time to vacation in Hawaii.  That being said there are times throughout the year that if I were vacationing in Hawaii I would choose. April Each y… Read More

The last 3 years has been very interesting for the tourism industry in Hawaii and specifically the vacation rental industry.  2020 began on pace to be the best year Hawaii vacation rent… Read More

The Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii is one of just 48 volcanoes in the world that is considered an active volcano.  Tourists flock to the island to get a glimpse of it when… Read More

Waikoloa Beach Resort is the best place to stay if you are looking for things to do on the 4th of July.  While other areas of the island have things going on, the Waikoloa Beach Resort… Read More

The greatest tool is marketing a vacation rental is where you advertise it, but the second greatest tool is how well your vacation rental is presented.  This is where great photography… Read More

Waikoloa Beach Resort is the most visited vacation destination on the Big Island of Hawaii.  The resort includes a Hilton hotel, a Marriott hotel, a large selection of timeshares, a lar… Read More

Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort has consistently been the most desired vacation destination in the Waikoloa Beach Resort and maybe even on the Big Island of Hawaii.  From great location… Read More

One of the most unexpected expenses people have when purchasing a vacation rental in Hawaii is the cost of electricity.  According to the US Energy Information Administration Hawaii has… Read More

Although COVID19 seems to be minimally directing effecting travel, the tourism industry is still is a state of uncertainty with the state of the economy.  The consistent trends from pri… Read More

There is a new affordable housing community in the plans for the Big Island of Hawaii, Ho’omalu at Waikoloa Beach Resort.  It will be the first affordable housing development with… Read More

When we started Waikoloa Vacation Rentals over 20 years ago the primary vacation rental companies on the islands were locally owned businesses.  There were the few exceptions such as Ou… Read More

In 2022 the Hilton Waikoloa began construction on the Kona pool where the most popular features were located including the grotto, waterfall, and water slide.  They just completed the c… Read More

For close to the last 8 years the State of Hawaii has brought forth bills related to vacation rental regulations.  Each year a group of owners is formed to try to counter the legislatio… Read More

Looking for something to do during your trip? Here is everything the Waikoloa Beach Resort has to offer during the month of March! March Gift with Purchase March 6-12 | Queens’ Market… Read More

The Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) conducted a study on 4,000 American travelers during January 16-21, 2023. They recorded their responses to questions regarding travel… Read More

The State of Hawai’i continues to track its tourism recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic started in late 2019. The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) stat… Read More

As 2022 came to a close, we found the end of your statistics to be very interesting compared to what we experienced as a company. We will look at it in comparison to 2019 because that was th… Read More

While the data released for 2022 is only through October, the trends are starting to stabilize.  2022 will be the best year financially Hawaii has seen as far as tourist expenditures ou… Read More

Here is everything to do at the Waikoloa Beach Resort this Christmas season! Second Waikoloa Holiday Food Drive Now through December 22, 2022 | Waikoloa Beach Resort It is the season of giv… Read More

**This information is updated as needed.  Last update 11/28/22 at 7am HST As many of you have heard by now, the Mauna Loa volcano is currently erupting.  The current eruption is on… Read More

Join in on the holiday celebrations with delicious food and great company! Christmas Eve/Day: The Hilton Waikoloa Village is hosting their annual Christmas Luau Buffet December 25, 2022 from… Read More

Here is everything happening at the Waikoloa Beach Resort this November! Shop Local November 21-27, 2022 | Queens’ Marketplace The Queens’ Marketplace is offering its customers… Read More

July 2022 was a spectacular month for tourism in Hawaii. With vacationers taking advantage of the summer weather, Hawaii is continuing to recover from the pandemic. The state is incredibly c… Read More

Looking for fun activities to do in October? Make your way to the Waikoloa Beach Resort to get in on all the family friendly events this spooky season! The Queens’ Marketplace will be… Read More

As COVID-19 restrictions began to lessen at the beginning of 2022, travel trends were predicted to skyrocket this year. Air travel did spike; however, many outside factors hindered trips, su… Read More

Hawai’i thrives during peak holiday and travel times throughout the year and depends on tourism to generate its economy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawai’i slowed tourism with… Read More

The humpback whale is a migratory species commonly known to make one of the longest migration trips of any animal. Humpback whales migrate twice a year during mating and feeding seasons. Dur… Read More

Here is everything you need to know about the fun activities and events happening at the Waikoloa Beach Resort this month whether you are staying with us or at one of the resorts. Lei Making… Read More

Travel insurance can be a real life saver when booking a vacation! When booking a vacation, there can be so many unknown factors that can cause major headaches, such as flight delays and can… Read More

In 1977 Judy and John Collins dreamed of creating an event to push the limits of endurance athletes; as a result, they created the IRONMAN Triathlon. The first IRONMAN was held on the island… Read More

With COVID-19 restrictions loosening up all over the world, summer travel is at an all-time high. According to the U.S. Travel Association, an estimated 60% of the nation will be traveling… Read More

For over three decades, the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows served as a centerpiece on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island due to its secluded and peaceful location. Although, after mor… Read More

Hawaii is home to a number of tropical birds.  Isolated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it is the perfect place to stop for migrating birds.  While staying at a Kolea vacation… Read More