For the first time in 38 years, the Big Island’s largest volcano erupted at around 11.30 a.m. local time on Sunday November 27 and as of today, Friday December 2, the Mauna Loa volcano is still erupting. Lava flows threaten to reach the highway, also known as Saddle road which bisects the island, connecting…
December 2, 2022
When you’re visiting the Big Island of Hawaii on a cruise ship, there is only one slight problem, and that is you can be almost too far to the fabulous and beautiful countryside and dominant volcanoes. You just can’t get a full appreciation of the stunning surroundings. However, from the shore, everything changes, and…
November 11, 2022
When you begin your vacation on the biggest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, commonly known as “Big Island”, it is all too easy to be distracted by the two predominant eye-catching features. First, there is the sparkling blue waters of the far-reaching Pacific Ocean which surround the Big Island. There is so much to…
November 4, 2022
In traditional Hawaiian, the correct spelling for a luau is lūʻau, and for centuries it has been a traditional party or feast, usually accompanied by entertainment. The lūʻau can specifically be dated back to 1819 and is not, as many assume, a part of (very) ancient Polynesian culture. You can thank King Kamehameha…
September 30, 2022
Who can resist a bit of culture when there’s entertainment included in a stunning outdoor setting? The history and culture of the Hawaiian Islands are unique, and it is perhaps for this reason that the Islands are such a popular vacation destination whether you are coming from the U.S., Europe, or Japan. So, if you…
September 23, 2022
It’s hard to hide the fact that Hawai’i’s origins are volcanic. Everywhere you look there’s a volcano. And that’s the problem. You tend to be looking up at the results of volcanic activity, not at it. This is not helped by the fact the island is covered in rich, tropical vegetation and an abundance…
July 29, 2022
According to the Travel Channel, going on a night-time swim with manta rays is “one of the top-ten things to do in your lifetime”. That is a pretty weighty comment to make when you consider everything that is on offer. But you know what, we think you’ll find that the Travel Channel is absolutely right,…
July 22, 2022
There are so many stunning views of the Hawaiian islands, but other than those which involve the sea, there is a problem. Because the islands are volcanic and volcanoes resemble mountains with their peaks chopped off, the views on the islands only reach so far. In addition, if you are driving round the islands,…
July 15, 2022
The island of Hawai’i, also known as Big Island, is the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago and is both stunning to explore, while having a fascinating historical backdrop – the perfect ingredients for a holiday tour of Hawai’i. A great way to spend a day on Big Island The Historic Kona and…
July 8, 2022
What sort of holiday experience ticks all your boxes? Do you like to challenge yourself to do something new and something which takes you out of your comfort zone? Do you like a bit of an adrenaline rush, something to really make you feel alive? For many of you, we bet that the thought…
April 22, 2022