A trip to Big Island isn’t complete without sampling some local delicacies, and the legendary Hawaiian sweet roll is a great place to start. These are baked in staggering amounts at Punalu’u Bake Shop, an immensely popular roadside bakery, restaurant, ice-cream shop and rest stop found beside the country highway in the small town of …
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A pair of massive mountains in the middle of Hawaii Island divide it into two. Rain-bearing clouds coming in from the open ocean hit the slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea and drop their payload as they climb, creating a distinct rain shadow and a dichotomy of climate. That dichotomy of climate leads to …
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At the edge of a lavafield along Puna District’s rocky coastline lies the tiny fishing village of Kaimu and its world-famous open-air live music venue simply known among locals as “Uncle Robert’s”. This is where the Kalapana Awa Band – a fixture of the Big Island music scene for years – plays every Wednesday evening …
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When you think of the perfect vacation on Big Island, you might picture luaus, beautiful sandy beaches, and ukuleles, but you may not be aware of the incredible opportunities for whale watching tours on Big Island of Hawaii. During the winter months of December through April, over a dozen distinct species of whales, from melon-headed …
The Big Island of Hawaii is perfect for anyone with a large appetite. If you’re on the prowl for Poke or the search for Spam Musubi, you can find unique traditional plates scattered across the island. You can also find a variety of farm-to-table options made possible by local growers and excellent agricultural conditions that …
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Hawaii is a land shaped by volcanoes. This remote island chain in the center of the Pacific Ocean rises out of the sea, pushing toward the sky due to volcanic activity and geological forces occurring here for millions of years. Hawaii volcano lava flows have spewed eruptions over millennia and have formed a lush, rugged …
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Representing evolving approaches to modern cuisine while offering a true taste of the islands, Merriman’s is one of the top restaurants on the Big Island of Hawaii. The magic of this now-famous dining location comes from the unique and vital relationship Chef Peter Merriman has built with local farmers over the last 25+ years. By …
Ah, coffee. That statement is a daily ritual for many millions across the world. And amongst the multitude of coffee lovers out there is a smaller but still relatively massive group of us who seek the finest beans for our morning brew. Some people call this a coffee snob, others a connoisseur. Regardless of a …