Once a barren lava field, the Waikoloa Beach Resort has turned into a popular destination for travelers around the world! In the 1960s a developer named Ronald Boedekker chose to purchase the land with the idea of developing it with an emphasis on a place where families can come and…
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Nestled on the northern part of the Big Island, Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park offers one of the more scenic settings on the island and is a very historical piece of the Big Island of Hawaii. As you travel along the northern area of the island traveling through the gulches and…
Umauma Falls is a beautiful set of tiered waterfalls located on the northeastern part of the Big Island of Hawaii. If you are traveling the island and going to Akaka Falls State Park, it is worth stopping by and seeing Umauma Falls. If you are traveling from the resorts, you…
As 2023 came to a close we saw several interesting trends in the Hawaii vacation rental and tourism industries that is worth considering. Keep in mind that 2022 was the best year that the Hawaii Islands had ever seen as far as tourism so seeing some decreases in numbers is…
The Waikoloa Beach Resort is home to the beautiful white sand beach of A’Bay, but many guests often choose to lounge by a pool rather than spend time at the beach. Here is a look at the best pools at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Hilton Waikoloa Hilton Waikoloa may very well…
In 2023, there was a bill, SB304, Governor Josh Green was supporting. Ultimately each vacationer over the age of 15 would have to pay a fee to visit beaches, parks, trails, etc. Either a fee of $25 or $50 has been discussed. The idea or also increasing the TAT tax…
For the last 10 years the State of Hawaii has been trying to clean up the vacation rental industry in Hawaii and for the last 6 years Hawaii county has been trying to clean up the vacation rental industry on the Big Island. Many homeowners have become frustrated with the…
Nestled within the Waikoloa Beach Resort are several places to view petroglyphs. There are several unique petroglyphs as well as several lava tube cave shelters. There is an ancient path that goes through the midst of the resort that you can spend several hours on looking at various sites along…
The Big Island of Hawaii offers a selection of hotels and vacation rentals that appeal to those on a budget as well as to those that are looking for a stay at a luxury property. TripAdvisor does a great job of compiling reviews from guests that stay at all of…
I have been fortunate enough to live on the Big Island of Hawaii for over 20 years and within that time period try just about every restaurant the island has to offer. I have even seen many of them change executive chefs several times and see a full menu makeover. …