Big Island, Hawaii

Musicians (aspiring and established) can find fine handcrafted ukuleles to suit all needs, from budget starter options to professional models made from the finest woods. Of course, the store also carries all kinds of accessories, from books and cases to t-shirts and memorabilia.

Keauhou Shopping Center is located in the birthplace and playground of Hawaii's great storied kings. Find stores for apparel, jewelry, gifts, beauty and specialty items. There are also special entertainment and educational programs that teach about Kona's heritage.

Locally owned and operated, Bentleys Home Collection offers gifts and souvenirs for all. Since the shops opening over 24 years ago, Bentleys has become somewhat of a landmark business in upcountry Waimea Town, fitting into it's niche perfectly.

On Wednesdays and Saturdays the open-air Hilo Farmers Market bustles with over 200 vendors selling their products. Local specialties, such as exotic flowers, tropical fruits and honey, are sold alongside market staples, like cheeses, fresh produce and freshly baked pastries. The rest of the week a smaller market of about 30 vendors can be found.

The Shops at Mauna Lani is your resort destination shopping center located on the sunny Kohala Coast. Find a wealth of shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural activity opportunities. You can even take a self-guided plant tour — just ask any retail merchant for a brochure.

Big Island Bees offers guests the opportunity to sample or purchase all existing varietals together with other beeswax and honey products. Their honeys are distributed throughout Hawaii, and the quality has led to them being featured in national publications such as The New York Times and Food and Wine.

Although it boasts an impressive selection of over 600 varieties of wine, including imports from around the world as well as local vintages, the Kona Wine Market also carries over 100 specialty craft beers — from Belgian ales to local micro brews — specialty liquors, and even gourmet foods and cigars.

The unique bronze hula lamps on display at this shop are steeped in tradition and based on the vintage topless retro hula lamps of the 1930s, and they surprise both with their variety and their quality. The novelty lamps have become highly sought after by visitors to the island in search of a unique memory or gift to take with them. They can also be mixed and matched with a selection of hand-painted lamp shades.

This market, open 6 days a week, feels almost like a lush park with some stalls hidden among its numerous trees. Visitors can pick up tropical flowers and fresh produce, souvenirs and postcards, jewelry and clothing, arts and crafts, treats and much more. The outdoor garden cafe offers burgers, fish tacos, smoothies, shaved ice, and any other refreshments you might need to enjoy the market.

Colorful, tropical and beautifully patterned fabrics and quilts line the walls in this small shop, which also offers an array of local Hawaiian arts and crafts, as well as unique photography, postcards and souvenirs. The owners also offer different courses, such as a quilt design and book making classes.