Mauna Lani

The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel is located on the Kohala coast, where ancient sites coexist with luxury resorts and renowned golf courses. Nearby Waimea (a.k.a Kamuela, the area's newer, official name) is a major agricultural hub, where many of the country's vegetable and flower farms are located. It's also where Hawaiian cowboys (known as "paniolos") reigned in the 1800s, wrangling wild Longhorns, and later, establishing ranches.The Big Island is packed with natural wonders, including active volcanoes, where visitors can still see lava flows, numerous beaches, and rainforests. It's by far the largest of the Hawaiian islands, so be prepared to drive to experience some of the top attractions.- 37-minute drive from Kona International Airport

• 2-hour drive from Hilo International Airport
• Kalahuipuaa Fish Ponds are located on-site
• 2-minute drive or 14-minute walk to the Puako Petroglyph Preserve
• 13-minute drive to the Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, one of the island's top beaches
• 20-minute drive to the Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
• 35-minute drive to Waimea
• 45-minute drive to Kailua-Kona
• 1-hour-45-minute drive to Akaka Falls State Park, home to the 442-foot Akaka Falls and the 100-foot Kahuna Falls
• 2-hour drive to Mauna Kea Observatories (at the summit)
• 4-hour drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the island's most popular volcanoes