* I’ve been checking the Hawaii Volcano Observatory reports regularly. The new developments are that lava is entering the ocean at two points and a potential third entry point is less than 250 feet from the ocean. The concerning eastward advance towards homes has slowed a bit, which is good news. * How about a [...]
Monday, July 26, 2010
Let’s get this Monday started with some Hawaii vacation news. * Last week, I reported that the lava flow was heading eastward towards Kalapana residences. Per the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory report, the lava did reach and destroy one home yesterday. The good news is that the lava has found its way to the ocean [...]
Thursday, July 22, 2010
This guest post was written by the lovely Laura Dinaro from Italy. Laura and her husband Marco will soon be on their way to a much anticipated return visit to Hawaii. As Laura was preparing for their trip, she ran across a very nice memory from their previous visit to Hawaii’s Big Island. Mahalo to [...]
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
One thing we know for certain about volcanic activity is that it’s predictably unpredictable. Volcanic activity comes and goes and moves around as it pleases. If I remember correctly, a few months ago, experts expected the lava to move westward back towards Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Well, the lava had other thoughts. It began a [...]
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Whoa! I’ve got bunches and bunches of Hawaii travel news to share with you today. So, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for take off. * Travel+ Leisure issued their 2010 World’s Best Awards. Kauai (#2), Maui (#8), and the Big Island (#10) made the Top 10 Islands List. You may be interested in seeing the [...]
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Let’s see what’s on our path to Hawaii vacation fun and savings today. * Have you been on the fence about your next Hawaii vacation? Well, it’s definitely time to check airfares. I’ve noticed quite a few good deals from all over the country for summer and fall travel. Here are examples from airfarewatchdog. Los [...]
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
It would be difficult to visit the Big Island of Hawaii without seeing massive fields of lava –- a surreal and impressive sight. Two areas where you’ll surely find fields of lava around the Kohala Coast and in and around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The above photo shows lava flowing into the ocean near Kalapana [...]
Monday, June 21, 2010
There’s a heap of big fun to be had on the Big Island this July 4th. So, whether you’re planning a Big Island vacation or you’re a Hawaii resident, you’ll have plenty of good choices for celebrating this Independence Day. Here’s a guide to what’s going on and where to celebrate across Hawaii’s Big Island. [...]
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Today’s news features two festivals, a Big Island restaurant deal and a baby dolphin. What a winning combination! * Need a good reason to go to Maui next week? How about making plans to attend the 29th annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival? It’s a four-day culinary extravaganza that I really, really, really want to [...]
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Since we’ve been to a number of luaus all over Hawaii, we have a good comparison base to evaluate the quality of the experience. The Friday night luau at Kona Village definitely offers a top notch dinner and show. The Kona Village luau set by the private lagoons of this tranquil resort village. Kona Village [...]
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
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