Hawai‘i has long been associated with sugar (although all of the state’s sugar plantations have since shut down), but there’s another sweet substance that the Aloha State is known for:
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Like many locales, the diverse local fl ora helps bees produce distinctive honeys. You’ll fi nd
(exclusive to Hawai‘i),
,
(Christmas berry) and macadamia honeys in the islands.
Learn all about the honey-making process during one of BIG ISLAND BEES’ BEEKEEING TOURS . Scheduled Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Space is limited, so make sure to make a reservation at bigislandbees.com or call 808-328-1315. The museum is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free, and no reservations are needed. In case you’re wondering, yes, honey makes a great souvenir! You can purchase jars to take home, along with other Hawaiian specialties like coff ee, teas and snacks; as well as bath products, beeswax candles and more at the gift shop.
