by The Hawaii Team | Oct 26, 2026 | Blog
Quick Answer: Bill 147 would repeal Hawaiʻi County’s existing bed-and-breakfast and short-term vacation rental provisions and replace them with a new framework. A council committee forwarded it with an unfavorable 4-5 recommendation on October 6, 2026, and on...
by Dan Polimino | Jul 27, 2026 | Blog
Featured Restaurant: Miller & Lux Looking for a high-end steakhouse in Kona? Miller & Lux at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai may just be it. Situated above the resort’s cultural center and overlooking the 18th green of Hualālai’s golf course, the open air...
by Dan Polimino | Jun 24, 2026 | Blog
The Big Island of Hawaii offers a Fourth of July unlike anywhere else on the planet. From the rolling green pastures of upcountry Waimea to the sun-drenched shores of the Kohala Coast, the island pulls out all the stops for Independence Day. Here are three events you...
by Dan Polimino | Jun 23, 2026 | Blog
Featured Restaurant: Engawa Engawa offers diners a sake-focused dining experience featuring a seasonal tasting menu designed to pair with sake brewed on site. The brewery and restaurant are located at the Hapuna Golf Course clubhouse on the Kohala Coast. Engawa is...
by Dan Polimino | May 19, 2026 | Blog
Featured Activity: Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast Discover seven miles and seven centuries of Hawai`i’s archaeology, history and cultural traditions by downloading a FREE interpretive experience. The Hawai`i Scenic Byway, tagged with GPS coordinates, includes...
by Dan Polimino | Apr 24, 2026 | Blog
Featured Activity: Lei Day May Day is Lei Day in Hawai`i and if you are an admirer of the many types of lei and Hawai`i’s florals you’ll want the Celebrate the beauty and tradition of Hawaiian lei making at Queens’ Marketplace’s May 2 Lei Contest. Proudly presented by...
