Your need for “retail therapy” can certainly be satisfied here on the Big Island. Area resorts and towns offer up a bounty of local and world-famous goods for your perusal.

Waikoloa Queen’s Shops

http://www.queensmarketplace.net
A fun family life style resort destination shopping experience with something for everyone, visitors and residents alike, Queens’ MarketPlace presents an exciting collection of boutiques, galleries, shops and services, plus a delightfully diverse Ono Food Court, upscale restaurants and a full schedule of free Hawaiian cultural activities and entertainment. Meet at the Clock, marvel at the meandering water features and fountains, and learn about Hawaii’s Queens from bronze plaques in the rotunda. Then, explore stores like Giggles, Blue Ginger Family, Reyn’s, Local Motion, Persimmon and Sunglass Hut, stop at Starbucks or take a break at the King & Queen Salon & Day Spa. Plus a food and wine emporium with everything to suite your tastes, from gourmet to local-style ‘grinds.’

Waikoloa King’s Shops

http://www.kingsshops.com/index.php/shopping-dining
Meander through the artful collection of boutiques and galleries, thoughtful services and a gourmet market; stop to smell the flowers, or give in to the seductive aromas of coffee and ice cream shops or restaurants along the way. Whether you’re looking for a particular collectible, have a passion for fashion or just sniffing out bargains, the Waikoloa Beach Resort Shopping experience satisfies that special urge to splurge.

The Shops at Mauna Lani

http://shopsatmaunalani.com
Step into open-air walkways and enter into the most chic shopping destination in the Mauna Lani Resort. Discover the perfect balance between brand name quality and unique local craftsmanship or between the latest designer fashions and island-style aloha wear. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, impressive art and gourmet dining all in one location. The Shops at Mauna Lani is the place for fashion, food, and lifestyle.