November 10, 2023
The best way to say “aloha” is on a real coconut — courtesy of JILL’S HOT STUFF in Kona. The shop lives up to its reputation as the hassle-free way of sending memorable island souvenirs — ahem, coconuts — through…
November 10, 2023
Who is stealing things from Jiro Hiroyama’s cottage? That’s the mystery you and your friends solve in “PLANTATION MYSTERY” at ESCAPE HILO (escapehilo.com). Located at 308 Kamehameha Ave., Ste. 200 in downtown Hilo, the escape room is a fun-filled, family-friendly…
January 24, 2023
Hawaiian music is alive and beating on the Big Island. Many local hotels and restaurants regularly showcase LIVE MUSIC to amplify the ambiance. At the end of an adventure-filled day, nothing says “vacation bliss” quite like music. While many establishments…
January 24, 2023
Maybe you came to Hawai‘i Island for romance. Maybe you came for the adventure, with your significant other along — or maybe you brought along three kids and left your two dogs at home. No matter what the answer may…
January 24, 2023
The PLATE LUNCH is a quintessential part of Hawaiian cuisine. Two parts rice, one part macaroni salad and one part meat, these large meals cover the basics and sometimes, even all three daily meals. Even better, their prices rival those…
January 24, 2023
Imagine enjoying the fresh air and peaceful views of MAUNA LOA at 4,000 feet above sea level, with A GLASS OF WINE IN HAND . For those with a taste for the exotic, VOLCANO WINERY can turn this dream into…
January 24, 2023
If you want to absorb the history and culture of Hawai‘i, head to a nearby SLACK KEY-GUITAR PERFORMANCE, a musical style unique to the Hawaiian Islands. In the 1800s, PANIOLO (Hawaiian cowboys) learned roping from Mexican vaqueiros brought to the…
January 24, 2023
What better way to combine two of the best things about Hawai‘i Island: gorgeous scenery and ‘ono (delicious) food? Here are a few suggestions for DINING WITH A VIEW : • CANOEHOUSE: Settle in for an oceanfront sunset at this…
April 6, 2022
Craft brew fever is taking over the nation, and while Hawai‘i isn’t necessarily known as a brewery hub, there are some places for beef fans to sip some local flavor. In Hilo, find HILO BREWING CO . (275 E. Kawili…
February 14, 2022
Hawaiian music is alive and beating on the Big Island. Many local hotels and restaurants regularly showcase LIVE MUSIC to amplify the ambiance. At the end of an adventure-filled day, nothing says “vacation bliss” quite like music. While many establishments…
February 14, 2022
Craft brew fever is taking over the nation, and while Hawai‘i isn’t necessarily known as a brewery hub, there are some places for beef fans to sip some local flavor. In Hilo, find Hilo Brewing Co. (275 E. Kawili St.,…
February 14, 2022
Ever wondered what goes into making that magical treat called CHOCOLATE ? Luckily for us, Hawai‘i Island boasts not only COFFEE FARMS but also CHOCOLATE FARMS . Located high above Hilo Town, LAVALOHA farms its cacao beans, handpicks and processes…