Aloha to our Ohana! As we bid farewell to the year gone by, we extend our warmest wishes to you for a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2024! We want to express our deepest gratitude to all our cherished guests and homeowners who have made the past year truly special. Your continuous support has…

Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka to Our Ohana! As the holiday season unfolds, we reflect on the warmth and joy that you, our cherished guests, owners, team members, family, and friends, have brought into our lives. It’s the perfect time to express our deepest gratitude for your trust in us and the incredible support that has…

The Big Island of Hawaii, known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural heritage, offers travelers a unique opportunity to experience an eco-friendly vacation like no other. From lush rainforests and active volcanoes to pristine beaches and vibrant marine life, this island paradise is a haven for nature lovers and eco-conscious travelers….

Big Island is not only known for its great climate, breathtaking nature, and pristine beaches, but it is also home to some of Hawaii’s most talented musicians. Now that the state is transitioning back to normalcy and most of the restaurants are opening up again, the question we have heard lately is, “Where’s the live…

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and this time of year can give us that warm, fuzzy feeling when we spend time feeling thankful for the things in our lives and talking about gratitude. But are thankfulness and gratitude the same thing? The definition of the word thankful is “pleased and relieved.” Both of those…

Living in the COVID era, we are getting used to the unexpected. Just as you think that things are finally getting back to normal, something happens that makes all your hopes go out the window. That occurred on Aug. 23 when Hawaii governor David Ige asked travelers to stay away from Hawaii during a spike…

You may have already heard that Hawaii’s famous volcano, Kilauea, is erupting again. The new eruption started on September 29 and is still ongoing as of the time of writing this post. Like the prior eruption in December 2020, this recent activity is confined within the volcano’s Halema’uma’u crater, so there is no danger to…

After a year of COVID restrictions, there is a light on the end of the tunnel for Hawaii tourism. The island is getting busy, and life is coming back to normal. If you visited the island before, you may know that life is slow here, but some recent changes may surprise you and even catch…

Warm aloha to our Aloha Friday ohana, We know that with the challenging and uncertain times facing our world right now, a trip to Hawaii is not possible for many. The news is filled with sobering reports and, for many of us, our day-to-day lives are drastically changed. However, we, as a world, as a…

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One of the things that makes the Big Island of Hawaii so special is how the beautiful Hawaiian language and culture is interwoven into daily life … from the Hawaiian words and phrases, to the Hawaiian slack key guitar and ukulele music, to the keiki (children) and kupuna (elders) dancing the hula. Opportunities to learn…

While this is the coldest, darkest time of year for a lot of folks on the mainland, it’s our favorite time of year here on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. The sun is rising at 7 a.m. and setting into the sea a little after 6 each evening. The mornings and evenings are…

Here on the sunny Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, we are enjoying some of the clearest skies we have had in decades! For the past 35 years, Kilauea Volcano, which is located on the opposite side of the island, has been erupting nearly continuously, causing hazy skies we call “vog.” Kilauea Volcano update Last…