Hawaii Bed and Breakfast

• Tee's at Kailua - 771 Wanaao Rd.;Kailua, HI 96734; (808) 261-0771

(808) 261-7567 - This two-bedroom inn, on the picturesque windward side of Oahu, offers a quiet, scenic retreat, just 12 miles from Honolulu. Amenities include a freshwater swimming pool, a community game room with a wood-burning fireplace, and luxury linens and Hawaiian soaps ensuite.

Kauai Bed and Breakfasts

Kauai, Hawaii's "Garden Island," is filled with lush greenery and flowers and is home to Waimea Canyon, a mixture Grand Canyon, and several spacious, white sand beaches. The movie "South Pacific" was filmed on the north side of the island, and Kauai still has a certain remote beauty about her.

• Hale Lani Bed and Breakfast - 283 Aina Lani Pl.; Kapaa, HI 96746; (808) 823-6434; (877) 423-6434 - This luxurious, four-suite B&B is located on Kauai's "Coconut Coast" on the eastern side of the island. The inn offers private entrances, private patios and gardens, full kitchens, hot tubs, and cheerful island decor.
  

  Waimea Canyon - Kauai

Big Island of Hawaii Bed and Breakfast Inns

The "Big Island" of Hawaii is a study in contrasts. It is home to two active volcanoes, orchid farms, pineapple plantations, and lovely black sand beaches. There are wide open areas and dense, active resorts. The largest of the Hawaiian islands, Hawaii has a number of scenic parks and picturesque towns to explore.

• Volcano Guest House Bed and Breakfast Cottage - Box 6; Volcano, HI 96785;(808) 967-7775; (866) 886-5226 - Located in the tropical rainforest, just outside of Volcanoes National Park, this unique Hawaii bed and breakfast gives visitors the advantage of the cool, mountain breezes and lush tropical scenery. The environmentally self-sustaining inn offers three cottages, with front porches, local antiques, and sweeping picture windows.

Maui Bed and Breakfasts

Maui, the most popular of the Hawaiian islands, offers long stretches of white sand beach, the picturesque whaling village of Lahaina, majestic Mt. Haleakala, and the remote and scenic Hana. The island offers something for every taste, including cycling tours, old mission churches, world-class golf courses, and a myriad of water sports.

• Ho'oilo House - 138 Awaiku St.; Lahaina, HI 96761;(808) 667-6669 - Located in the hills above Lahaina, this luxury five-bedroom inn offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and neighboring islands. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, luxury bath amenities, and a delicious island breakfast each morning. The resort has a freshwater swimming pool and a meditation gazebo, and is building an organic orchard.

Hawaii bed and breakfast inns allow visitors to Hawaii to experience a quieter and more serene side of the islands. They are also a great way for guests to learn about native Hawaiian customs, food, music, and dance from their resident hosts.