For a true taste of local flavor, seek out a bowl of saimin – Hawaii’s answer to ramen, with a clear broth, wheat noodles, and toppings that might include char siu pork, kamaboko (fish cake), and a ...

The historic downtown area hugs crescent-shaped Hilo Bay, where on clear days, you can see all the way to the horizon where azure waters meet the sky in that perfect postcard-worthy embrace. Ancient ...