Where to stay: Use this top-rated Airbnb near Hilo for a longer stay as your home base—currently available in January. A garden, beach access, free parking, and cooking capability make it a possible low-lift booking for travelers comfortable in a breezy cottage-style space. For a swankier getaway, book a week at the iconic Mauna Kea and unwind on the Kohala coast. Or, island hop to O’ahu and spend a night out in Honolulu at the beachfront Sheraton Waikiki (don’t miss the guests-only infinity pool looking out Diamond Head) or funky boutique hotel The Wayfinder. For a quieter vacation, fly over to the Garden I Kaua’i, for a splurge at the swanky five-star 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay.
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