Tag: Kona

Are you interested in the best whale watching Kona Hawaii offers? If so, you’re in the right spot! During the winter months, many people travel to the Aloha State just to see the beautiful whales that migrate here to mate and raise babies. And while Maui and Oahu get more attention for their winter whale […]

There are so many things to do in Hawaii Big Island, choosing our favorites was no easy task. Luckily, having fun here IS easy.

A visit to Hawaii Island is always a good idea! Sometimes it feels like Kona and the Big Island don’t get as much attention as other Hawaii destinations. But there are endless things to do in Kona Hawaii and throughout the island. This is where you’ll find fun adventures, beautiful scenery, spacious beaches, and plenty […]

If you know, you know. You’re relaxing on peaceful waters, watching the fish finder, enjoying the sights, and hoping for a strike. Then, cutting through the quiet comes the noise you’ve been waiting for: the screech of your reel. You race to the edge of the boat, ready to fight the force of a giant […]

Hawaii is such a beautiful place, and you really can’t go wrong at any hotel. But still, choosing one of the best honeymoon resorts in Hawaii will help elevate your getaway from a tropical stay to an unforgettable experience.  That’s why we’ve curated our ultimate list of Hawaii’s best resorts for honeymooners. As you travel […]

On Hawaii Island, Kona’s Ronnie V & the Family Band offer visitors and residents a live music experience that transcends the Hawaii trope of strumming ukulele and falsetto warbling. A mix of bluegrass and blues, gypsy jazz and folk, and an eye for the love of the land, the outfit is unique among the many […]

You’ve probably heard about Kona coffee in Hawaii. When you come to Hawaii, drinking a cup of locally sourced brew is a must-do. But what exactly is Kona coffee, and why is it so different from other types of coffee? Let’s learn all about this delicious beverage and why it has become so synonymous with […]

There was a time not too long ago when Saddle Road Hawaii was a forbidden trek: a route banned by car rental companies and shunned by guidebooks.  But recent improvements have made this stretch of Big Island Highway a pleasant drive, and a great way to cut down travel time between Hilo and Kona.  But […]

A true Hawaii tourism hero Uncle Billy will be remembered. His name was Richard Wassman Kimi. He did not do a specific heroic thing, but what he did lastingly affected Hawaii tourism. Back in the mid-1950s, Kimi, who lived in Hilo on the Big Island, noticed that the tourists who came to the island arrived […]