From Bean to Brew: The Rich Story of Kona Coffee on the Big Island Kona Family Farms – Mastering Coffee-Growing for Over 200 Years The story of the coffee in your cup at breakfast dates back over two centuries, when … Read More
Ukulele History: A Harmonizing Resonant Legacy in Hawaiian Culture
Harmonizing History: The Ukulele’s Resonant Legacy in Hawaiian Culture As you enter our Big Island Bed and Breakfast, you will be greeted with the soft melodies of Hawaiian Music. Much of it featuring the ukulele, a four-stringed instrument synonymous with … Read More
Cacao in Paradise: Hawaii Chocolate Farms
Cacao in Paradise: Hawaii Chocolate Farms With its rich volcanic soil, plentiful rainfall, and ideal growing conditions, cacao thrives on the Big Island, providing the sweet raw material for some of the best boutique and handmade chocolate you’ve ever tasted. … Read More
From Ancient Petroglyphs to Royal Palaces: Embarking on Hawaii’s Historical Journey
From Ancient Petroglyphs to Royal Palaces: Embarking on Hawaii’s Historical Journey Hawaii sits in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and is famous for its beaches, surf, and aloha spirit. But beyond the tropical breezes and luaus, Hawaii harbors a … Read More
Embracing the Aloha Spirit: An Exploration of Hawaiian Traditions
Embracing the Aloha Spirit: An Exploration of Hawaiian Traditions When you visit the Big Island, you’ll hear “aloha” more than any other word, as it’s used interchangeably as hello and goodbye. But the meaning of aloha encompasses much more than … Read More
The Big Island’s Best Beaches: Where to Go and What to Do
The Big Island’s Best Beaches: Where to Go and What to Do Aloha, beach enthusiasts! Hawaii’s Big Island is the largest in the archipelago and a haven for some of the world’s most picturesque beaches. Whether you’re staying at a … Read More
Your Guide to Ziplining on the Big Island
Your guide to Ziplining on the Big Island Imagine seeing the pristine beauty of Hawaii from above, darting over lush rainforests and across cascading waterfalls, all while getting an adrenaline rush – Big Island ziplining is a thrilling day of … Read More
The Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo
The Pacific Tsunami, Hilo Hawaii’s Testament to Nature’s Fury Located in the heart of Hilo, Hawaii, on the Big Island’s east coast, just a short drive from our Volcano bed and breakfast sits a unique and impactful institution, the Pacific … Read More
The Power of Volcanoes: How Lava Tubes Are Formed and Where To See Them on the Big Island
The Power of Volcanoes: How Lava Tubes are formed and where to see them on the Big Island Lava Tubes – Shaping and Transforming the Earth From Within Although the often-churning lava lake in Kilauea’s caldera and rivers of lava … Read More
Traditional Hawaiian Foods
Traditional Hawaiian Foods While many people associate Hawaii with pineapple and coconuts, exploring the traditional cuisine of Hawaii will introduce you to a much wider variety of delectable dishes you won’t want to miss out on. Some of these dishes … Read More