Aloha from Hawaii’s Big Island

The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is the reason to book that vacation if you’ve ever wanted to drink freshly brewed coffee while standing on lava-rock terraces and listening to trade winds whisper over coffee trees. The festival runs from November 7 to 16, 2025, and is a ten-day celebration of all that makes Kona coffee…

Mauna Kea is a geological behemoth, a holy kupuna (elder) in Hawaiian tradition, and a beacon for scientists from all over the world. It rises to 13,803 feet and is high above the turquoise waters of the Kohala Coast. Mauna Kea is known in Hawaiian as Mauna a Wākea, which means “the mountain of Wākea,…

Every October, the Big Island of Hawaiʻi transforms into the world’s ultimate stage for triathlon racing. The IRONMAN World Championship, held in Kailua-Kona, is not only the pinnacle of endurance sports—it’s also a celebration of human strength, perseverance, and aloha spirit. In 2025, the excitement builds once again as the global community comes together for…

We’ve always believed that there’s something magical (and humbling) about living in Hawaii — not least the way our land reminds us, in fiery spectacle and raw energy, of the forces shaping it. Right now, one of those forces—Kīlauea volcano—is roaring again in a display of nature’s power, and we want to share what we…

If you’ve spent any time in Hawaii, you’ve likely encountered one of the islands’ most beloved dishes: poke. Pronounced poh-kay, this flavorful preparation of fresh fish is as much a part of island life as palm trees, hula, and breathtaking sunsets. On the Big Island, poke is everywhere—from small town fish markets and roadside shops…