Exploring Kona’s Historic Landmarks Kona is steeped in history and boasts several significant landmarks that provide a glimpse into its past. A walking tour through the streets of Kailua-Kona will take you to places like Huliheʻe Palace, Mokuʻaikaua Church, and the Ahuʻena Heiau, where you can immerse yourself in the rich Hawaiian heritage and learn […]
Why Vacation Homes Are the Perfect Choice for Your Kona Getaway Planning a vacation to Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i? Consider renting a vacation home in Kona instead of staying at a traditional hotel. Vacation homes offer a range of benefits, including privacy, space, amenities, and a more personalized experience. Image Source: Pexels The Beauty of […]
Are you ready to indulge in the vibrant and diverse food scene of Kona, Hawaii? As the host city of the Ironman World Championships 2023, Kona offers a plethora of fantastic restaurants that cater to all tastes and preferences. From traditional Hawaiian dishes to international fusion cuisine, there is something for everyone to enjoy. In […]
There’s so much to do and if one of those things is booking a room, you still have time! Qualifying for the Ironman World Championship is a dream come true for many athletes and even for their supporters. One of the first steps in planning your trip to Kailua-Kona is finding the perfect place […]
As you’ve surely seen in the news today Mauna Loa erupted at 11:30 p.m. last night and there is lava flowing. We are monitoring the situation but the eruption is on an unpopulated area of the island in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and no as of now the Kona area is unaffected. Although officials in […]
Sunrise at Kona Coast Resort 5203. A great quiet location with AC and other amenities. But nothing beats the sunrise and sunsets. For more information click here: 5203.
Happy Fall! I thought I’d run down a list of some of the best, biggest upcoming Fall Festivals and Events in Hawaii! Kona Coffee Cultural Festival will run from November 4-13th! This is Hawaii’s longest running food festival. It kicks off with a lantern parade and is not just a celebration of food and coffee […]
Wonderful news! At midnight on March 25th the Safe Travels Hawaii Program is expiring for all domestic vacationers to Hawaii! What does this mean? That starting March 26, 2022 you can travel to Hawaii without filling out any online forms or codes, not having to show proof of vaccination or any pre-flight testing! Again this […]
There’s been a lot of rumors about changes to the Safe Travels Hawaii program (and travel updates for the Big Island/Hawaii overall) so we want to clear some things up. Thanks to decreasing case numbers and the islands good vaccinations rates the Governor has decided not to require boosters in order to be fully […]
HOLIDAY EVENTS IN KONA! Below are some upcoming holiday events in Kona to help you celebrate and enjoy the season Kona Style! Lanihau’s Holiday Market is tomorrow (Saturday December 4th)! There will be crafts, live music, sidewalk sales and other fun things not to mention pictures with Santa (from 10-1 per the website). The […]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Happy Turkey Day from Kona! Where the birds are always having a good time! We hope everyone has a peaceful fun-filled weekend whatever you might be doing 🙂
Welcome back to Kona (Again!) As of today (Nov. 1st) Governor Inge has announced Hawaii is officially welcoming back all travelers! The Safe Travels Program continues as is throughout the end of the year at least. Though as numbers continue to go down (fingers crossed!) and vaccinations rates go up local restrictions will be […]
Happy Fall from Hawaii! We are having some lovely beautiful fall days in Hawaii! And hoping for plenty more ahead along with lots of updates and better news to come! In case you are planning a trip to the island in the next several weeks as of this post the flying details remain unchanged from […]
Hello Hawaii Guests! We wanted to make you aware of an on-going deal through Viator for visitors to all the Islands of 20% on bookings for popular island activities everything from star tours, snorkeling, helicopter trips, dolphin watching etc. So long as you follow the link provided and book through them. No code is needed […]
Happy 4th of July! Happy 4th of July from Kona everyone! Stay safe, follow your local fireworks ordinances and keep an eye on your pets if the louder celebrations stress them out. Most importantly have a wonderful time whatever your day may bring 🙂
We’ve had some excellent news travelers and want to be travelers COVID travel restrictions continue to drop! As of July 8th Hawaii is allowing all travelers VACCINATED in the United States (and territories) to travel without the pre-travel COVID test or any quarantine! It’s another step in returning to normal. Now you will need to […]
As of November 15 the Big Island has been open and welcoming travelers back for a month! With a months hindsight we want to answer some questions about what traveling to Hawaii is like in the time of COVID. TESTING So far we haven’t had any issues with our travelers not having their tests on […]
IRONMAN today announced in conjunction with host city partners and authorities in Hawaiʻi, that due to the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2020 editions of the IRONMAN® World Championship and IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship cannot take place on their originally scheduled dates. The IRONMAN World Championship will now take place on February 6, […]
If you’re still looking for accommodations for the upcoming IRON MAN EVENT check out Dolphin House on our website! Unfortunately it’s designated occupant can’t make the journey so this beautiful home is once again available for a very lucky guests!
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