Aloha from Hawaii’s Big Island
Kohala Coast cultural events and news

How to Save Money on Your Hawaiian Vacation
Hawaii can be the vacation destination of a lifetime. Yet airfare, tour expenses, inter-island travel costs, and food and lodging costs may financially put a trip to the Aloha State out of reach, especially during inflation. However, with careful planning and money-saving tips, you can save hundreds of dollars per person, and your dream vacation…
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How to Cope with Shorter Days and Lack of Sunlight
If you live on the mainland and your mood, sleep quality, and energy levels dip along with the temperature, you are not alone. Many people feel extra cranky and sluggish around this time of the year. Our days become shorter and darker when the Earth’s northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. This lack…
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All About Kona Coffee and Why You Should Try It
Even if you have never been to Kona, chances are you have heard about Kona Coffee. Being cultivated for over 200 years, Kona coffee became a world-famous coffee variety recognized for its rich, fresh, and mild taste. The island’s fertile, volcanic soil and mountain slopes proved an ideal climate for coffee growing. At its peak,…
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Top 5 for the Chef
The benefits of choosing a vacation rental over a hotel when planning your next trip are numerous – more space, more privacy, more comfort, better price, and the list goes on. But the best part is having your own kitchen! You want to enjoy everything on vacation, and food is at the top of the…
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Top 5 Big Island’s Farmers’ Markets
Big Island is almost certainly considered the epicenter of Hawaiian produce and farmers’ markets. It may have something to do with its sheer land mass and climate zone diversity. Our island is almost four times larger than any other Hawaiian Island and has 11 of the 13 world climate zones. This provides perfect conditions for…
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