Aloha from Hawaii’s Big Island

None of the Hawaiian Islands have the sheer number of fantastic snorkeling spots that we have here, on the Big Island. The Big Island has a massive coastline that is so long that it would take weeks to walk it all. This means more snorkeling than you could do in many years’ time. Summer and…

Summer and early fall are the best times to enjoy the beaches of Hawaii. The waters are calmer, the weather is perfect, and the beaches are not crowded. So if you are not a fan of big waves and like to relax, swim, snorkel, or just frolic in the sun, that is the best time…

Hawai’i Island is a great place to explore cruising by car. You don’t have to go too far to find something unique and completely different from your home base! Traveling north up the coast from the Kohala Coast resorts, you watch the terrain change from lava landscape to dry hills that grow gradually greener the…

Petroglyphs, or K’i’i pōhaku in Hawaiian, are found scattered throughout the island chain. However, the largest, most concentrated fields of these ancient rock carvings are found here on Hawai’i Island. Smooth, pahoehoe lava rock provided an ideal “canvas” for creating k’i’i pōhaku over the massive lava flows, cliff faces, and the soft interiors of lava…

Life on the Big Island is returning to normal, and it is exciting to see everyone’s favorite events and celebrations being announced once again! In particular, the 4th of July fireworks and parades are coming back this year. So, if you happen to be on the Big Island this Independence Day, here are some great…