The Big Island of Hawai’i is an idyllic location for those who would prefer to forego the pressure, expense, and occasional family drama of planning a traditional Hawai’i wedding and are in favor of an intimate ceremony with a few close friends or relatives in a tropical paradise. Elopements allow engaged couples the freedom to …
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The Big Island’s Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Race has grown from humble origins to become one of the largest and most exciting paddling competitions in the world. Originally conceived as a training event for the grueling Molokai Hoe (and later Na Wahine o Ke Kai) in 1972, the Lili’uokalani Race is now a pinnacle event of …
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With a Whole House Rental at the Holualoa Inn, you can make your stay even more intimate and exclusive. Our 30-acre mountainside coffee estate is available for your intimate Island wedding, bachelorette party, family reunion in paradise, or tropical yoga retreat with accommodations for up to 20 guests. Amenities include a pool, two hot tubs, …
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Having a fabulous wedding doesn’t necessarily entail an extensive guest list and months of arrangements and preparations. Sometimes the most important thing is just sharing a special moment with your loved one, your family, and a few close friends in an intimate setting. If this sounds like your ideal wedding day, the Holualoa Inn may …
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Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island of Hawaii is a place where history runs deep. The 450 year-old stone walls have borne witness to generations of Hawaiians fleeing war, persecution, or, in some case, justice. It is a gathering place, where people have come together for protection from violence and …
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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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