Aloha Airlines The carrier offers flights to Kona through both Oakland and Honolulu (800-367-5250; www.alohaairlines.com).
The Palms Cliff House Michele and John Gamble host culinary weekends once a month in their year-old bed and breakfast (doubles from $175; 283514 Mamalahoa Hwy., Honomu; 808-963-6076 or www.thepalmshawaii.com).
Hilton Waikoloa Village Wilhelm Pirngruber and David Brown, the executive and pastry chefs at the Big Island's biggest resort, put their countless contacts to use in monthly culinary weekends (doubles from $189; 425 Hilton Waikoloa Beach Dr., Waikoloa; 808-886-1234 or www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com).
Lions' Gate Bed and Breakfast There is no set culinary program here; guests may participate in farm work or use the B&B as a base for exploring the area (doubles from $110; Box 761, Honaunau; 808-328-2335 or www.coffeeofkona.com).
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