With Thanksgiving just two days away, the holiday season is upon us. If you are one of the many lucky ones planning a trip to Hawaii in late-November and December, you’ll certainly find fun events and things to do to celebrate the season. My friend John Fischer, who writes at About.com’s Go Hawaii site, has prepared some excellent lists of ... Read More »
If you’ve not already made your New Year’s Eve plans, why don’t you plan a festive trip to Hawaii to welcome in 2013? Why bundle up in winter coats, hats, scarfs and gloves to venture out for evening festivities on the mainland, when you can take a warm respite to a tropical island? Let me tell you that Hawaii sure ... Read More »
The Kona Coffee Festival is one of Hawaii’s top festivals. As you’ve probably guessed, this festival is held annually on Hawaii Island, the Big Island and home of Kona coffee. If you’ve not already made plans to attend this year’s Kona Coffee Festival, you still have time to book your trip. Festivities begin Saturday, November 3rd and extend through Sunday, ... Read More »
Hawaii’s Big Island will offer fun and unique ways to celebrate the 4th of July with a slice of aloha. I’ve organized these top events based on location as you will see labeled Kona/Kohala Coast Side, which is the west side of Hawaii Island, and Hilo Side, which is the east side of the island. From parades to fireworks, you ... Read More »
You might recall seeing the Big Island Film Festival on our list of the top Big Island festivals and celebrations. The Big Island Film Festival is scheduled for May 24 – 28 at the Mauna Lani resort area on the Kohala Coast. I’ve been informed that the festival has arranged some outstanding travel specials, including accommodations, rental car and flights ... Read More »
We continue our series of annual Hawaii festivals with a stop on the Big Island. Here are ten great festivals or events to plan into your Big Island vacation. Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival Early February Waimea As the cherry blossoms bloom along Waimea’s Church Row Park, enjoy multi-cultural performing arts, hands-on demonstrations and craft and food booths Website details ... Read More »
* Outrigger Resorts is offering deals up to 65% off with the promotional code DREAM. Outrigger hotels and condos are located on all the major islands. * Aston Hotels and Resorts is offering a third night free deal. You can double the deal to pay for four nights and get two nights free. Choose from any of the hotel or ... Read More »
If you’re going to Hawaii’s Big Island for New Year’s Eve, you’ll find festive celebrations that will surely create a memorable evening. Here are some of the top places to welcome in 2012 from the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. * Mauna Lani Bay Hotel’s beachside restaurant CanoeHouse will offer a lovely five-course dinner from 5:30pm until 10pm. (Use this link ... Read More »
The Kona Surf Film Festival is all set to start December 2 and 3 at the beautiful Mauni Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows. Obviously we’d all love to be there to see all the top film submissions, but since most of us won’t be able to do that, we can at least watch the cool trailers. Here are some of ... Read More »
Let’s check this batch of Hawaii news biscuits that were baked fresh at sunrise this morning. * Hawaiian Airlines has a really cool new island hop sweepstakes. The winner receives two roundtrip tickets to Hawaii, 3 nights at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach on Oahu, 3 nights at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, 3 nights at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort, and ... Read More »
