We think there’s no better way to end a day of exploring Hawaii island or basking on the beach than with a cold beverage and delicious meal while watching the sun sink into the sea. Here are our top 5 favorite places to enjoy a sea-view supper and spectacular sunset view, on any budget. 1….

When you’re dreaming about a relaxing, tropical vacation, the last things on your mind should be navigating maps, dealing with traffic, finding parking spots and looking for gas stations. So here are five of our favorite vacation homes where you can walk to beaches, shops, restaurants and hiking trails, and enjoy a carefree vacation –…

Here we are at the end of January, when the temps are right around 80 and the skies are blue and sunny nearly every day in Waikoloa, on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. Understandably, it’s a popular time to visit Hawaii, but if you’re ready to trade cold temps for a cold drink,…

With cold temps and winter storms in many places, we here on the Big Island of Hawaii are especially thankful for our bright blue skies and comfortable 80-degree days. If you are in need of a healthy dose of vitamin D, here are five of our favorite vacation homes where you can sit back, relax…

We love the holiday season here in Hawaii. While this is a wonderful time of family and friends and joy and gratefulness, the holidays can also be a time of stress, with all the activities and to-do lists. If you need a reprieve from the madness – during the holidays or anytime throughout the year…

Hau’oli Lā Ho’omaika’i (Happy Thanksgiving)! We love this time of year. Not only is the temperature perfect, with plenty of blue skies and sunshine, but it is also a time dedicated to remembering all that we have to be thankful for, and expressing that gratitude to those around us. Many people already know that “Mahalo”…

If spending the day on the green is your idea of a perfect vacation, then check out our top 5 Big Island vacation homes, perfect for your next golf getaway. Vista Waikoloa G104 [av_horizontal_gallery ids=’4519,4518,4520,4517,4521′ height=’40’ size=’large’ links=’active’ lightbox_text=” link_dest=” gap=’large’ active=” initial=” control_layout=’av-control-minimal av-control-minimal-light’ id=” av_uid=’av-91uuiy’ custom_class=”][/av_horizontal_gallery] You can’t get much closer to the…

If you’re dreaming of a vacation to Hawaii, but not sure it’s in the budget, we have some good news. You can experience paradise without breaking the bank! Here are our top 5 budget-friendly vacation homes that will leave you feeling like a million bucks. Shores at Waikoloa 234 [av_horizontal_gallery ids=’4488,4489,4487,4486′ height=’40’ size=’large’ links=’active’ lightbox_text=”…

If your family is dreaming of a tropical trip to break up the long upcoming winter, here are five family-friendly vacation homes perfect for your home base on the Big Island of Hawaii. Waikoloa Beach Villas O-4: Private lanai and room to play [av_horizontal_gallery ids=’4445,4444,4447,4446′ height=’40’ size=’large’ links=’active’ lightbox_text=” link_dest=” gap=’large’ active=” initial=” control_layout=’av-control-minimal av-control-minimal-light’…

If your dream vacation involves breathtaking views, spectacular tropical sunsets and luxurious accommodations, then here are five vacation homes on the Big Island of Hawaii that you don’t want to miss.   Wai’ula’ula A202 – Panoramic ocean views and year-round sunsets [av_horizontal_gallery ids=’4411,4428,4427,4429′ height=’40’ size=’large’ links=’active’ lightbox_text=” link_dest=” gap=’large’ active=’enlarge’ initial=” control_layout=’av-control-default’ id=” av_uid=’av-93gaeh’ custom_class=”][/av_horizontal_gallery]…

Guests at our Big Island vacation rentals will now be greeted with a complimentary half-pound bag of freshly roasted, 100% pure, certified organic Kona coffee, courtesy of our friends at Konalicious Organic Coffee. World-famous Kona coffee   Just imagine starting every morning of your vacation on your lanai, gazing at the tropical trees and flowers,…

Did you know that the ancient Polynesians – the original inhabitants of Hawaii – navigated their way to the Hawaiian islands using only their canoes, paddles and strength, guided by the stars, and aided by the wind? Since then, the outrigger canoe has been central to Hawaiian culture. The canoe made transportation between the islands…

[av_horizontal_gallery ids=’4361,4334,4329′ height=’25’ size=’large’ links=’active’ lightbox_text=” link_dest=” gap=’large’ active=’enlarge’ initial=” control_layout=’av-control-default’ id=” av_uid=’av-1z1j9r’ custom_class=”][/av_horizontal_gallery] If you love visiting Hawaii, then chances are you have dreamt about how you could live here, or at least spend more time than just the occasional vacation. But how can you do it without breaking the bank? In our 30+…

Located on a volcano in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, thousands of miles from the mainland, the Big Island of Hawaii is a remarkably unique place. This uniqueness extends to our customs – we just do things a little differently here. Slip into island life Here are a few ways you can slip into…