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Mauna Lani Bay welcomes back Dr Sanjay GuptaThe Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows is excited to welcome back CNN’s multiple Emmy®‐award winning chief medical correspondent, Dr Sanjay Gupta, and members of his 2012 “Fit Nation” triathlon team for their second annual Hawaii training camp. |
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 50-Mile CocktailFour Seasons Resort Hualālai introduces the 50-Mile Cocktail! Made entirely from ingredients within a 50-mile radius of the Resort, the Koa Wai (koa water) cocktail. |
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Sam Choy's First Annual Keauhou Poke Contest ResultsPresented by Kamehameha Investment Corporation, The 2012 Sam Choy's Keauhou Poke Contest was a great success with professional island chefs and amateurs presenting delectable poke recipes. |
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Drive the PacificWith amazing vistas and world-renowned designers like Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones, Jr., playing golf on Kauai is as challenging as it is beautiful. |
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Get Airborne!Since most of Kauai is undeveloped and inaccessible, the best way to see the remote and sheer immense beauty of the Garden Island is through the air. |
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Swim in a Secluded WaterfallBe engulfed with the spectacular beauty of Kauai waterfalls |
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Look for Leaping GiantsLook for leaping giants. The best part about being in Kauai in the winter, besides escaping the winter blues and shoveling snow, is seeing the majestic humpback whales as they frolic in our warm waters. |
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Kayak Wailua RiverKayak the Wailua River. Once reserved for royalty only, the Wailua River offers adventure enthusiasts an array of opportunities to explore its hidden treasures. |
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Get on Board!With a backdrop of majestically rugged mountains and tumbling gushes of waterfalls, you may be energized and awed by the expert surfers who skillfully catch long waves in the middle of Hanalei Bay. Or conversely, watching a beginner glide over the stillness of Hanalei River is often soothing for the soul. Either way, the sport of Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) will definitely capture your interest. |
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Kauai in TechnicolorKauai’s beaches with its picturesque setting, gentle breezes, swaying palms and the alluring sound of the rhythmic ocean create the ideal environment for anyone ready to enjoy the amazing beauty and splendor of this island paradise. |
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Seaweed: More Than Good SeafoodSeaweed is a type of algae and is believed to have existed in ocean waters for the past billion years—that’s right, over a billion years! They are primarily categorized into three distinctions: green, red, and brown algae. While the term “weeds” often makes us think of the unwanted plants we find overtaking our gardens, seaweed is in fact simpler and more primitive in structure than their dry land counterparts. |
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Garden Isle Hikes Worth TakingMiles of trails weave through Kauai’s lush interior and along the coast. Some even boast beautiful hidden treasures—from the island’s best beaches, waterfalls, and spectacular views, there are many destinations that can only be accessed by foot on Hawaii’s oldest island. |
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Polihale: Escape to Nature’s Mystical DestinationPolihale is hands-down one of the most breathtakingly beautiful beaches in the world. This seemingly deserted locale on the western end of the island is several miles from the nearest town and holds a vibe of enchantment and mystique, still alive on Kauai today. |
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Enjoying Kauai's Waters SafelyWhile it may seem obvious, it bears repeating that nothing is more important than enjoying Kauai’s waters safely. Take some time to learn about Kauai’s unique ocean conditions. |
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Treading Lightly in Kauai’s Wet ForestsThe Hawaiian Islands have become home to more than a thousand plant species over the past million years. Hike responsibly when enjoying Kauai's wet forests. |
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Winter Fun in a Tropical ParadiseStanding atop the summit of majestic Mauna Kea is more than just a breathtaking experience. High upon this sacred volcano is about as far as one can get from the hectic pace of everyday life. |
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Growing a LegacyKoa wood is one of the Big Island’s most treasured natural resources and is in demand by fine wood furnishing artisans and consumers around the globe. While this has put Hawaii on the map for quality natural products, it could potentially lead to the depletion of this finite resource. To manage the demand before it turns into a tragic tale, the Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods (HLH) organization has been operating on the Big Island to oversee an extensive reforestation project. |
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The Snow Cone - Hawaiian Style!A shave ice is cool and refreshing and a must-have treat while in Hawaii. It’s a local favorite among keiki (children) and adults alike—the perfect remedy to cool you down on hot sunny days. |
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The Scent of HawaiiPlumeria blossoms are almost synonymous with the spirit of aloha and recognized as the quintessential lei flower. With varying sweet aromas from jasmine to gardenia, plumerias are among the most fragrant flowers in the islands and can be found almost everywhere. |
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The Fruity FoeStrawberry guava, called waiawi (yellow-fruited) or waiawiulaula (red-fruited) in Hawaiian, is a beautiful tree with delectable fruit, but government agencies have deemed the strawberry guava as one of Hawaii’s most destructive non-native species. |
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Cruzin'Cruizin', or cruisin', is amongst one of the most popular, highly used slang heard frequently throughout Hawaii. And, no wonder—it’s one word that pretty much sums up the laidback vibe here in the islands. |
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The Golden BirdVibrant yellow in color and small in size, the Saffron Finch can be spotted in many places throughout the islands. A native to South America, it is believed that the Saffron Finch was first introduced to Hawaii in the 1960s and has been comfortably at home in the islands ever since. |
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What We Love NowFrom fine cuisine, to a world-class wine dispensing system, to dining with a killer sunset view, check out what we love now on the Big Island! |
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Hawaii: A Sanctuary for WhalesHere in Hawaii, it is the humpbacks that have captured our imaginations and made these islands home. For well over five million years, humpback whales enjoyed a beautiful and diverse sanctuary, abundant with all the necessities for life. |
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Kauai: Sanctuary for WhalesHere in Hawaii, it is the humpbacks that have captured our imaginations and made these islands home. For well over five million years, humpback whales enjoyed a beautiful and diverse sanctuary, abundant with all the necessities for life. |
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Stories by MoonlightTwilight at Kalahuipuaa, or Talk Story as the locals call it, is a monthly gathering of kamaaina (native-born and locals) and tourists alike that celebrates the tradition of storytelling through music, dance and spoken word. |
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Pigs Gone WildWhether dining at home, at a friend’s luau or at some of the island’s most celebrated restaurants, the wild boar is as much a part of the Big Island’s culinary scene today as they were a part of the Hawaiian history and culture. |
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My HawaiiJenny Kalmbach shares her Big Island faves and raves! |
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The Daily CatchThe maxim “farm to table” is largely practiced from the mainland to Hawaii with restaurants declaring, “Yes, we use fresh local ingredients!” But here in the islands, “ocean to plate” is another popular adage that reflects the use of local fish pulled right from our ocean waters usually hours before it makes it into the daily specials. For curious epicureans who like to know how their catch of the day ended up on their dinner plate, we take you on a journey from sea to kitchen. |
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Blue LagoonSituated on the beautiful Kohala Coast, Kiholo Bay is like a convention center for beauty, wildlife, wilderness and history—dropped in the middle of a deserted lava field. |
