Entries by Leigh Conway

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Cirque de Chocolate: The Big Island Chocolate Festival is almost Here!

Cirque de Chocolate: The Big Island Chocolate Festival is Almost Here!  The 12th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival– Cirque de Chocolate will take place on April 10-12 bringing us plenty of delicious chocolate filled entertainment. I like to think of the Chocolate Festival as the greatest festivals of them all just because… chocolate. But its […]

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The In’s & Outs of Private Vacation Rentals in Kona

Frequently Asked Questions about Booking a Kona Vacation FAQ #1: The In’s & Outs of Private Vacation Rentals in Kona What is an OTA? OTA’s are on-line travel agencies that take bookings. Airbnb and TripAdvisor are examples of OTA’s.     2. What’s the difference between using an OTA versus Direct Bookings? While there are […]

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Mark Your Calendars! 2025 Big Island Event Dates!

It’s a brand New Year! Mark your calendar for some 2025 Big Island event dates so you can come help us celebrate! The Ironman Championship will be held on October 11, 2025. This year the women will take their turn competing in Kona. Coming up much faster is the: Waimae Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival on […]

Happy Holidays from Kona!

Happy Holidays! Wishing you and yours the very best this holiday season! Enjoy the days and have a peaceful and safe time… With lots of food, fun and love! Hope to see you on the Big Island in the New Year!

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Mauna Loa Eruption Update 11/28

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 […]