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Getting from Kona to Hilo: What Actually Works (Not What Travel Blogs Tell You)

August 11, 2026January 5, 2026 by Marcie Cheung
Find out how to get from Kona to Hilo by top Hawaii blog Hawaii Travel with Kids. Image of palm trees with a blue sky background.
Are you planning a trip to the Big Island and trying to figure out how to get from Kona to Hilo? Find out the easiest ways to get to Hilo from Kona using shuttle services, car rentals, taxis, buses, and more. Scroll for all the Big Island transportation options!

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Categories Big Island Tags Big Island, Hilo, Kona, transportation

How to Book a Big Island Photographer and Actually Get Photos You’ll Love

August 11, 2026January 5, 2026 by Marcie Cheung
Find out where to book a Big Island photographer recommended by top Hawaii blog Hawaii Travel with Kids. Image of a mom and 5yo boy posing on a sandy path on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Planning a trip to the Big Island and want to get awesome Big Island family photos? Keep scrolling to find out how to book affordable Big Island photographers for your vacation!

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Categories Best Things to Do, Big Island Tags Big Island, Big Island photography, Kona, photo spots, Photography, things to do in Kona, things to do on the Big Island

This Big Island Chocolate Farm Tour Will Make Your Kids Beg to Come Back (Only 10 Minutes from Hilo!)

August 11, 2026January 1, 2026 by Marcie Cheung
Check out this Lavaloha Chocolate Farm Tour review by top Hawaii blog Hawaii Travel with Kids. Image of a woman showing a little boy a Cacao pod while they hold umbrellas at a Big Island chocolate farm.
Are you looking for the best things to do in Hilo, Hawaii? Keep scrolling to see how to do a Big Island chocolate tour at Lavaloha Chocolate Farm.

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Categories Best Things to Do, Big Island Tags Big Island, chocolate farm, chocolate tour, Hilo, things to do in Hilo, things to do on the Big Island

Best Budget Big Island Hotels: 20 Affordable Places Under $300 (2026 Guide)

August 11, 2026December 31, 2025 by Marcie Cheung
Hawaii on a Budget: Top 10 Cheap Big Island Hotels featured by top Hawaii travel blog, Hawaii Travel with Kids: Looking for a Kona B&B? Head to the Bears' Place Guest House in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Planning a trip to the Big Island and want to book a place to stay that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Find out our top budget-friendly Big Island hotels.

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Categories Big Island, Hawaii on a Budget, Hawaii Travel Tips, Where to Stay Tags AirBnB, Big Island, hawaii big island, Hawaii on a budget

We Stayed at Volcano House Hotel Twice – Is Sleeping on a Crater Rim Worth It?

August 11, 2026December 30, 2025 by Marcie Cheung
Check out this honest Volcano House Review by top Hawaii blog Hawaii Travel with Kids. Image of a historic hotel in Hawaii.
Are you looking for the best Hawaii Volcanoes National Park hotel? Keep scrolling for my honest Hawaii Volcano House review so you can decide if it’s right for your family.

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Categories Big Island, Where to Stay Tags Big Island, Big Island Resorts, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano House

This Tiny Big Island Church Is One of the Most Beautiful You’ll Ever See

August 11, 2026December 23, 2025 by Marcie Cheung
Find out how to visit the Painted Church in Hawaii by top Hawaii blog Hawaii Travel with Kids. Image of the inside of a colorfully painted church.
Are you looking for the best things to do in Kona, Hawaii? Keep scrolling for my top tips and tricks for exploring the Painted Church in Hawaii, which is a top Kona activity.

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Categories Best Things to Do, Big Island Tags Big Island, Kona, Painted Church, things to do in Kona, things to do on the Big Island

What to Pack for Big Island Hawaii: The Only Checklist You Need (2026)

August 11, 2026December 20, 2025 by Marcie Cheung
Find out what to add to your Big Island packing list by top Hawaii blog Hawaii Travel with Kids. Image of a suitcase with brightly colored items inside.
Here you’ll find my best Big Island packing list for exploring Hilo, Kona, and everywhere in between with kids.

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Categories Big Island, Packing Essentials Tags Big Island, Hawaii packing list, packing for hawaii, packing list

Best Coffee in Kona: 10 Spots Only Locals Know About

August 11, 2026December 16, 2025 by Marcie Cheung
Find out where to find the best coffee in Kona recommended by top Hawaii blog Hawaii Travel with Kids! Image of a cup of coffee surrounded by coffee beans and coffee berries
Are you planning a Big Island vacation and want to know where to find the best coffee in Kona? Keep scrolling to check out my list of the best Kona coffee shops worth a stop!

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Categories Big Island, Where to Eat Tags Big Island, Kona, kona coffee

Is the Royal Kona Resort Worth It? My Honest Review

August 11, 2026December 14, 2025 by Marcie Cheung
Read this honest Royal Kona Resort review by top Hawaii blog Hawaii Travel with Kids. Image of pool chairs under a thatched umbrella near the ocean.
Are you looking for the best place to stay in Kona for families with kids of all ages? Keep scrolling to read my honest Royal Kona Resort review.

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Categories Big Island, Where to Stay Tags Big Island, Big Island Resorts, Kona, Kona Hotel, Royal Kona Resort

11 Best Big Island Restaurants for Families (2026 Local Guide)

August 11, 2026December 10, 2025 by Marcie Cheung
Find out where to eat on the Big Island with kids recommended by top Hawaii blog Hawaii Travel with Kids! Image of a plate of Hawaiian chicken tacos
Are you planning a trip to the Big Island and want to know the top food spots? Find out where to eat on the Big Island with kids for families who love tasty food!

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Categories Big Island, Where to Eat Tags Big Island, things to do on the Big Island, where to eat in Hawaii
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Marcie Cheung is a Certified Hawaii Destination Expert, Hawaii travel writer and guidebook author, founder of Hawaii Travel with Kids, and host of the Hawaii Travel Made Easy podcast. After 40+ trips to Hawaii and extensive experience exploring the islands, she provides personalized Hawaii trip planning for couples, honeymooners, families, and other travelers. Her work covers Hawaii travel broadly, with particular expertise in family travel.
       

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