The ʻAkaka falls are a 422 ft (135 m) tall waterfall and are the highlight of the ʻAkaka falls state park. This park is located close to Hilo and a visit to this waterfall should be part of any road trip crossing the Hamakua coast. There are two waterfalls that you can visit in the […]
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Richardson Ocean Park
Richardson’s Ocean (or Beach) Park is the black sand beach closest to Hilo. It is know to the locals as ‘Richardson’s’ and is the best choice for snorkeling on the East side of the Big Island. Richardson’s is part of a series of beach parks along Kalanianaʻole (south Hilo). Despite the closeness to Hilo, the […]
Kamakahonu (King Kam) Beach
Kamakahonu is also know as King Kam Beach or Kids’ Beach. It is a small beach most suited for snorkeling and sunbathing in the heart of Kailua Kona. You can find this beach between the Kailua pier and the King Kamehameha hotel right on Alii Drive. The name Kamakahonu comes from “Ka Maka Honu” which […]
Monthly weather in Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona is located on the western (Kona) coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The weather here is in general pleasant, sunny, and dry. Expect to see lots of sunshine in Kona all year round and especially so during the summer months (April through October). The weather on any oceanic island with appreciable mountains is […]
Highlights for Hilo (city and outdoors)
Hilo has its own set of highlights that you cannot find anywhere else on the Big Island. These include great restaurants and other shops where you can find local specialties, but also many exciting adventures within a 1 hour drive. Our 5 favorite activities: Stargazing Scenic Drives Waterfalls Seeing the lava! Take a Helicopter tour […]
5 Highlights for Kailua Kona
Kailua Kona boasts perfect weather, beautiful beaches, and many outdoor activities. This makes Kona the most popular destination on the Big Island, and you definitely should try to include at least a couple of days there (or more in general: the west coast of the Big Island) into your itinerary. These are our unmissable activities […]
Haumea: Dwarf Planet and Hawaiian Goddess
Haumea is a dwarf planet in our solar system named after the Hawaiian goddess of fertility and childbirth. Haumea was first discovered by the Keck Telescope, one of the world’s best optical telescopes located on Mauna Kea on the Big Island (see: stargazing on the Big Island), in 2004. Haumea, the dwarf planet The discovery […]
Kahili Ginger
Kahili ginger is probably one of the first plants that catches your eye if you are visiting Volcano Village or the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It can grow up to two meters tall and has yellow or red very fragrant flowers. This ginger plants dominate the understory layer of the rainforest at these elevations and […]
Step-by-step guide for planning your trip to the Big Island
Everybody that has once planned a big trip knows that the key to success is a good structure. Important questions to ask yourself are: How long can you stay away on holiday? What is your budget for transportation, accommodation, etc.? Where will you sleep? How will you get to your destination and how do you […]
The Lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi
The fish with the honor of having the longest Hawaiian name is the lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi. Freely translated this name means “long-snouted fish shaped like a wiliwili leaf”. The wiliwili tree, by the way, is endemic to Hawai’i. It’s name means “repeatedly twisted”, and you can see why. If you feel like twisting your tongue, see if […]
Pohoiki Black Sand Beach
Pohoiki black sand beach is one of the newest black sand beaches on the Big Island and is part of Isaac Hale Beach Park. This is a very beautiful beach in the Puna district. Our information about Pohoiki beach is split in the following chapters: Destruction and Creation: a black sand beach rises from the […]
Kona: Circle Island Experience
You flew all the way to Hawai‘i; you should see it all on the only complete helicopter tour around Hawai’i island. The Island of Hawai’i really is a “Big Island” and this Circle Island Experience is the only helicopter tour in Hawai‘i that ventures south to encompass the entire perimeter, and it happens in just […]
COVID-19 and your trip to Hawai‘i
Learn about the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place on Hawaii and what they could mean for your upcoming trip
Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Free Photos
Journey to a remote stargazing location, far from culturally sensitive and touristy locations to truly enjoy the dark skies of Hawaii and explore remote Mars-like locations on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa for a unique stargazing experience unlike any other. This tour stays below 9000 feet elevation, is safe for any age, and is led […]
This is what our Free Monthly Newsletter is about
The only spam we like comes from a can 😂. Seriously though, one of the ways we stay as up-to-date as we can on all things Hawai’i as we can is by reading many Hawaiʻi newsletters. Letʻs say we were not happy by how many of those are mostly written to sell, not to inform. […]
Farm-to-Table Cooking Class + Lunch at Kulaniapia Farms
Harvest fresh produce from the farm and prepare a meal together with this personal and authentic Farm-to-Table Cooking Class. The day will start with a tour of Kulaniapia Farms where a member of their community who is passionate about growing healthy food will guide you and help you harvest perfectly ripe vegetables from the rich […]
Small Group Horseback Ride on the scenic Hamakua coast
After check-in at the ranch you walk to the corral, get in the saddle and head up mountain side for a tour that will give you between 2 and 2.5 hours in the saddle. During the ride you explore a 500 acre mountain to ocean working cattle ranch including ocean views. We ride through a […]
Vanilla Experience Luncheon & Farm Tour
The 2-hour long farm tour + lunch combo is a great experience for people with a passion for food that want to know more about growing vanilla (and of course taste a lot of it!). Luncheon Menu: The Vanilla Luncheon offers a vanilla inspired meal featuring gourmet recipes developed in their vanilla-dedicated kitchen. An example […]
Explore the Road to Hāna, Hawaiian Style
The Road to Hana is one of the most talked about scenic drives in all of Hawaiʻi, and a big reason why people choose to visit Maui. Loaded with viewpoints and various points of interest, it’s the most popular way to explore the island’s eastern side, which is lightly populated and full of tropical rainforests, […]
1-Hour Stargazing Experience at Sea Level
Put on your shorts and aloha shirt, grab your whole family and enjoy and learn about the stars at a fraction of the cost of a summit tour. We bring an observatory to you, right on the coastline, for a comfortable, accessible experience fun for everyone. No long, bumpy drive up the mountain, no high […]