Located along the road to Akaka Falls, this charming roadside stand is colorful and inviting. Try a slice of sugar cane, or a taste of fresh coconut for a mere pittance. The stand also offers a grand selection of papayas or bananas for the condo kitchen and even a few exotic tropical fruits for the […]
There is no facet of modern Hawaii where the multi-cultural influences are more evident than in the area of food. Everyday food choices that folks in Hawaii enjoy run a spectrum as glorious as Hawaii’s rainbows. Office party pot-lucks, picnics and other special, but informal gatherings offer a unique insight into the day to day […]
Located eighteen miles from the Kona International Airport at Keahole, this huge sprawling hotel is by no means for those who are craving a private and intimate setting. The Hilton Waikoloa is the largest of several resorts along the Kona-Kohala Coast, but this one is an extraordinary collection of activity, families, conventioneers and more. The […]
Getting to and from the Big Island seems to getting easier every year especially for those who are arriving for the North American continent and points beyond. Many large airlines have discovered the Big Island and continue to expand non-stop service from the continent on a regular basis. Larger than al the other islands put […]
Located along Kamehameha III Road just makai of Mamalahoa Highway, there is a restaurant that is near and dear to all who love genuine island cuisine. It is the perfect mix of island atmosphere, endless Pacific Ocean views that offers lots of home grown style and flavors. Perched on the slopes of the Keauhou resort, […]
Many may have already encountered this Big Island talent during one of his performances as a part of the group Na Palapalai. The group was frequently featured at special events around the islands where they would bring their creative and cultural sounds to many visitors lucky enough to experience them at sunset in one of […]
It’s a trip I’ve taken more than once over the past two years, but today, I thought it should be taken a slower than usual. Other times I have visited have been in the crush of the summer months where areas along Alii Drive swell with tourists, rental cars and other sign of economic prosperity. […]
One of the more enjoyable things to do while on the Big Island is a visit to one of the island’s many farmers markets. It provides those staying in large resorts a bounty of fresh fruit and treats and for the condominium dwellers, it offers an option to overpriced resort grocery stores. For the souvenir […]
Luxury resorts are numerous along the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, but many especially return visitors will opt out of the upscale resort experience in search of something more unique personal and private. The Big Island has many options to satisfy the tastes of the resort weary. However, there are many cautions for those […]
In recent years the world has been made shockingly aware what devastation and destruction can occur when earthquakes trigger tsunami. Traveling at the speeds of a jet aircraft, these waves are very difficult to track and advance warnings to possible victims can be a challenge even in this digital age. The Hawaiian Islands have had […]
