Aloha from Hawaii’s Big Island

Happy summer solstice! Here in Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii, the sun rose over the mountain at 5:43 a.m., and will set into the sea at 7:07 tonight, giving us a total of 13 hours, 23 minutes of sunshine in paradise on the longest day of the year. One day, many adventures… One…

Spending time in the ocean is one of the top reasons visitors choose the Big Island of Hawaii as a vacation destination. And it’s easy to see why. Swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers will find beautiful shorelines, warm, clear waters, and a wide array of brightly colored fish and marine life. Turtles, fish, eels and…

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Hawaii is rich with myths and legends, passed down by storytellers from generation to generation. From the flowers to the lava rocks, there is a story behind nearly everything here. The legend of Lehua and Ohia For example, do you know why you should never pluck the bright red lehua blossom from the ohia tree?…

Anytime is a good time to visit Hawaii, but spring is especially sweet. For one, spring brings the annual Big Island Chocolate Festival, taking place each year here on the Kohala Coast, convenient to many of our vacation rentals. A good time for a good cause The festival schedule includes chocolate farm tours, a tequila…