February 14, 2022
The Hawaiian Islands, where cacao (the bean harvested to make chocolate) is grown, are a decadent destination for chocoholics and sweets lovers of all ages and tastes. A chocolatier with 30-plus years experience in satisfying sweets lovers is BIG ISLAND…
February 14, 2022
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: honey . Like many locales, the diverse local flora helps…
February 14, 2022
Stop for a cup of coffee and a chat at UESHIMA COFFEE (UCC HAWAI‘I) , a picturesque coffee estate just north of Hōlualoa Village. The 26-acre hillside property is crowned with a grand view of Kailua-Kona and the sparkling Pacific…
May 19, 2017
Get artistic with an art class at HOKULANI GLASS STUDIO. Housed in the former vacation home of Magnum P.I. and Blue Bloods star, Tom Selleck, the studio is just 10 minutes from Kailua-Kona town. Hawai‘i-born-and-raised artist Leilani Pacheco-Datta has trained…
January 15, 2015
While there’s no need to hunt out romance in Hawai‘i, plate lunches and shave ice for every meal may not do the trick. Instead, check out these RESTAURANTS for a view, good food and more . BROWN’S BEACH HOUSE: What…
January 15, 2015
When the sun sinks below the horizon and the party boats light up, KAILUA BAY is one of the sweetest sights on the planet. Book a dinner cruise, and savor a view of the island from the deck of one…
January 15, 2015
Wander across a footbridge over HILO BAY, keeping your eyes peeled for sea turtles that often play underneath, and you’ll find yourself on a small, peaceful island frequented by tourists and locals alike. Aptly named for the coconut trees scattered…
January 15, 2015
At colorful, OPEN-AIR MARKETS , you’ll find fresh, homegrown produce at bargain prices. Look for local favorites like sweet and juicy Ka‘ū oranges, Puna papayas, cherimoya, poha berries, Hāmākua mushrooms, sugarloaf pineapples, Hilo lychees, Waimea strawberries PHO TO: JEFF S…
January 15, 2015
Ever wondered what goes into making that magical treat called CHOCOLATE? Luckily for visitors to Hawai‘i Island, Kona boasts not only COFFEE FARMS but also a one-stop field-to-bar experience, the ORIGINAL HAWAIIAN CHOCOLATE FACTORY. While CACAO isn’t endemic to Hawai‘i,…
January 15, 2015
The ISAACS ART CENTER is a good place to get out of the sun and get a feel for authentic HAWAIIAN ARTISTRY. The gallery is affiliated with the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy, a boarding and day school that was established in…
January 15, 2015
One of the best ways to get acquainted with a new location is through its food, and Hawai‘i’s unique, multiethnic culinary scene is a perfect reflection of the melting pot of cultures that call the Hawaiian Islands home. A little…
January 15, 2015
SHAVE ICE is not your average snow cone. Debates rage over which shack, shop or stand has the most finely shaven ice or perfectly crafted syrup. In fact, there’s even some disagreement about what it’s called. Hilo residents seem to…