If you have been postponing your Hawaiian vacation due to travel restrictions, now is the time to change your mind. We are very excited to announce that the state’s Safe Travels program for domestic travelers will end on March 25, 2022. That means that starting March 26, travelers to Hawaii will no longer have to…

Golf may not first come to mind when you think of Hawaii; however, you might be surprised to know that some of the most world-renowned golf courses are located here. There are 75 golf courses in Hawaii, 17 on the Big Island, and 11 of those are along the ever sunny Kohala Coast, within about…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you are probably already thinking, “What should I give my sweetheart to make it special?” Though flowers and chocolate sound benign and over-used, we didn’t mean a trivial red box with candies and a rose bouquet that you find in your local supermarket when we put these…

Why do we love art so much? Art sets the mood, art inspires, art evokes emotions, art provokes thought, art brings up memories, art compels. The list goes on. Here, in Hawaii, where we are surrounded by beauty in nature, art can capture the things and places we love and help them reside in our…

Aloha and Happy New Year! It is the beginning of the new year, which is usually the time when we make our new year’s resolutions. With health and wellness being in primary focus for the last two years, it is common for us to set up goals like improving our diets, losing some weight, or…

Aloha Friends! On this Christmas Eve, we want to share a few words and say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family! Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, this time of the year feels special to almost everyone. It signifies the end of the old, another chapter in life, and the…

Whale watching season is here! Wintertime is a busy season in Hawaii when most tourists and guests come to the island to escape the cold and get some sunshine. But they are not the only visitors here this time of the year. Humpback whales make their annual journey to Hawaii between November and April, and…

Most people have no idea that this fascinating park on the Big Island even exists. Located on the grounds of the Mauna Lani megaresort, Kalāhuipua’a is a charming area with petroglyphs, lava tube dwellings, and extensive fishponds from ancient times. If you are staying in one of the Kohala Coast resorts, this is a place…

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…

There is something about Hawaii that keeps you want to come back again and again once you visit it. If you ever vacationed here, on the islands, you know the feeling. Maybe it’s the smell of the air, saturated with flower scent, superb tropical climate, or a sense of peace and tranquility that people find…

People usually like to visit Hawaii when the weather is lousy elsewhere, particularly in the winter months. But experienced travelers know that the best time to come here is in the Fall, September, and October. This period is called shoulder season in Hawaii, which is the time of year between peak and off-seasons. Why is…

Once you step off the airplane in Hawaii, the first thing you notice is that the air smells differently. This, in part, is because there are so many flowers here. Everywhere you look, there seems to be a splash of color and something in bloom. A mild soothing fragrance and bright colors give Hawaiian flowers…

The Big Island of Hawaii is so unique in so many ways. It is the youngest of all Hawaiian Islands; it has 11 of the 13 world climate zones, an active volcano, pristine land, you name it. What truly sets the island apart is that besides the usual blue ocean and beautiful beaches, it offers…

Hawaii is well-known for its perfect climate. Each island has a section where tropical heat meets humidity. This year-round warmth and moisture collision is a recipe for life, and most plants thrive in Hawaii. This outrageous ability for growth allows the Hawaiian islands to produce a myriad of tropical fruits, some of which you may…

The Big Island is an outdoor paradise for hikers. The low population density, miles and miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, and many different climate zones make hiking one of our favorite pastimes on the island. 11 out of 13 climate zones worldwide are represented on the Big Island, which means that you can see a…

The summer is here, and that is the time when you can truly enjoy going to the beach. The ocean is calm and warm during the summer months, the trade winds are gone, and it gets warmer earlier in the day. That means you can hit the beach early in the morning and enjoy being…

If you are visiting Big Island for the first time, or if you have been here before but never ventured out to the Eastside, this is a good reason to do so. One of the most popular attractions, the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, has reopened to visitors after being closed for almost a year….

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…

Known as “Hawaii’s Island of Adventure”, the Big Island of Hawaii offers a variety of places to explore, including some of Hawaii’s most incredible natural wonders and historic sites. No other island gives you a place to swim with manta rays, horseback ride, and whale watch, all on the same visit. No other island lets…

The Big Island is a place with incredible natural beauty and rich cultural history. It is also home to a myriad of parks, beaches, and recreation areas, offering plenty of opportunities to distance and be away from the crowds. If you want to spend some quality time on the island outside of the resorts, check…