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Akaka Falls
The following is a guest blog from Big Island On The Cheap and the original article can be found here.
Unless you have a friend who lives on untamed land on the Big Island, your best bet at seeing a Hawai‘i rain forest up close and personal is to plan a trip to one of the [...]
Hawaii Adventure: Flying Over the Big Island
The following is a guest blog from Aileen Torres and the original article can be found here.
On the agenda for today: a helicopter flight around the Big Island. I took the three-hour Volcano and Valley Landing tour from Paradise Helicopters ($433.35 per person, paradisecopters.com), located at the Commuter Terminal in Kona International Airport. It’s offered [...]
Aloha in Your Cup
World Class Coffee is Brewing in Hawaii
This past April a small coffee farm in rural Kau, Hawaii placed seventh at the prestigious international finals of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s cupping competition. Kailiawa Coffee Farm vying against centuries old coffee growing regions that included Ethiopia, Columbia, and Panama received the top ten honor.
Kau [...]
Military Family Travel to Hawaii: 11 Affordable Places to Stay
The following is a guest blog from Shelia Scarborough and the original article can be found here.
If you are considering a vacation to Hawaii with the kids but think that it might be too expensive, there are plenty of ways to save money on your hotel bill if Mom, Dad (or both) are in the [...]
Two Los Angeles Foodies Share What They Crave In Hawaii
In Los Angeles, tell someone you’re from Hawaii, and you’ll hear lots of sighs followed by a look that’s best described as wishful lusting. Angelenos have a deep love affair with the Islands, more people from Los Angeles come to Hawaii than from any other city. This month the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau [...]
Hawaii’s Mayors Share Their Favorite Neighborhood Joints
The following is a guest blog by Melanie Kosaka of Share Your Table.
I always say if you want to get an authentic sense of a destination; eat where the locals go. Find out from folks who have a genuine love and connection to their community, and what and where they like to eat. What [...]
Big Island: 5 Must-Know Things About Waimea
This is a guest post by Charles Bohannan of Wordful. You can find the original post here.
If you’ve ever driven from Kona to Hilo or Hilo to Kona, you’ve most likely passed through Waimea. It’s a small picturesque town perched 2,500+ ft. up among the alpine trees and grasslands between Maunakea and the Kohala Mountains.
Just ask anyone [...]
Video Post Cards from Hawaii
The following is a guest post by Leah Lamb of Current Green. Original post can be found here.
Greetings!
Too much to say, and it’s past midnight! So this evening I leave you with a few video post cards. Enjoy!
We visited Volcanoes National Park today…a dream come true in many ways, it was the first time I [...]
Best Beaches for Kids, Surfing, and Relaxing!
This is a guest post by Alex Salkever of Hawaiirama.com. Original posts are linked within content.
Best Beaches for Kids in Hawaii: Anini Beach, Kauai [Original post.]
Here’s one of my favorite beaches in the islands for kids. Shallow waters in the near shore area, clear and cool, sandy bottoms are nice on the footsies. The far [...]
Merrie Monarch Side Trip: View The Lava Flow at Puu Oo
This is a guest post by Leslie Lang of Big Island on the Cheap. The original post can be found here.
When my grandmother, who was born in 1911, was growing up here on the Big Island, the family would jump in the car every time they heard there was a new eruption and drive up [...]
@SharingAloha
- Hawaii fans don't forget to join me @rherhe next Friday here in SJ. Tonight we're here until 930, still time to come out for island music.
- Brother Noland singing about my hometown Kahaluu @Gordon_Biersch San Jose! Don't forget to chk out Mailani in Palo Alto & Kelii at GB SF.
- Listening to Kawika here @Gordon_Biersch SJ for Aloha Friday pau hana. Don't forget to stop by & say Aloha!
