History The practice of making lei is tightly woven into the fabric of Hawaiian culture. One thing that is certain about lei is they have been made and presented to others since the arrival of the first Polynesian settlers to the Hawaiian Islands over 1,200 years ago. Beyond this fact, the history of lei-making is …
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Imagine a dream location for you and your loved one to elope. A place where everything comes together effortlessly so you can revel in the beauty of your special day. From tropical bouquets, grassy lawns and stunning vistas, sandy beaches, endless ocean, and perfect sunsets, whatever your dream may be, make it a reality at …
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On the 17th of March, 1814, on the sunny, windswept shores of Keauhou Bay on the west side of Hawaii’s Big Island, a child was delivered stillborn by the Queen Keopuolani, the highest-ranking wife of King Kamehameha the Great. As the second son of the royal couple, this child had been promised to the king’s …
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Fresh flavors are the key to a perfect meal at the Holualoa Inn. Brightly-colored exotic fruits from our Orchard are served as a starter each morning before breakfast, according to their seasonal availability. In the summer months you might find melt-in-your-mouth mango and delectably sweet white pineapple on your plate, whereas juicy tangerine and …
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The 24th Annual Kona Brewers Festival will be coming to the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel on Saturday, March 9th, 2019. The Festival, held each year on the sunny shores of the historic Kamakahonu Bay, is a celebration of great beer, local food, community, and Hawaiian culture with a focus on sustainability, respect for the …
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At 2,670 feet elevation, the town of Waimea feels like a place apart from the tropical, coastal hillsides of the Big Island of Hawaii. The verdant, wind-swept pastures of the endless ranch lands rise up in the distance towards the imposing figure of the snow-capped Mauna Kea. Trade winds funneled between that mountain and …
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The South Kona district on the Big Island of Hawaii is known as an artist’s haven; a place where people can find the tranquility and inspiration to create. Their galleries and workspaces are nestled in among a bucolic backdrop of verdant and rambling tropical hillsides, winding roadways and rustic coffee farms. Once a year, the …
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This coming Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 21st 2019, is one the the National Park Service’s fee-free days. That means you can visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or any of the other parks on the Big Island (or in the country!) for free. If you happen to be on the Big Island this winter, …
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