The Luxury Division at Compass recently published its report for 2022. This annual Ultra-Luxury Report highlights properties selling for $10M+. Whether you’re actively searching for your dream home or just want to enjoy dreaming, it’s worth browsing through the report. (If nothing else, you can take a peek at some truly stunning properties.)
When people think of their dream tropical vacation, Hawaii is typically at the top of the wish list. But what’s paradise if you’re surrounded by Instagram-snapping, loud-talking, space-invading tourists?
Yes, you should absolutely go to downtown Kailua-Kona and have a Mai Tai overlooking the ocean, but once you’re tired of all the people, head to one of these lesser known attractions to beat the crowds and spend some quality time with the Big Island.
Hawaii is a unique place; that’s why everyone dreams of living here! But when you’re looking for real estate on the Big Island, some of the terms can be a bit confusing. As you browse through the lists of available homes, you’re bound to come across the term “Lanai.” A lanai is one of the most popular architectural features in homes throughout the islands.
After 38 years of silence, the mighty Mauna Loa Volcano is erupting once again! The current eruption began on November 27, 2022 and continues to dazzle both visitors and locals. If you’re planning to visit the Big Island soon, here are some things you should know about the Mauna Loa volcano eruption before you go.
This weekend marks the beginning of the 12th Annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival. This festival happens across three weekends and as many islands. Maui, Oahu, and yep, the Big Island. To celebrate, I’ve put together a list of five Hawaiian food favorites. Dig in!
On June 11th, Hawaii honors King Kamehameha I — the leader responsible for unifying the Hawaiian islands, and with local significance to Kona. If you’ve never heard of Hawaii’s most famous ruler, keep reading to learn why this shrewd businessman, powerful conqueror, and stuff of literal legend is known to history as Kamehameha the Great.
Take ham and pineapple, slap it on some crust with sauce and cheese, and you have yourself a delectable (to some) pizza that makes people think about tropical islands. Everyone knows this pineapple pie is called a “Hawaiian pizza,” but is there really anything Hawaiian about it? Here’s the “dish” about whether Hawaiian pizza is actually Hawaiian.
Every special place has its own unique attire. Texas has cowboy hats, Portland has hand-knit beanies, and California has board shorts. In Hawaii, we have an attire that’s just as comfortable, colorful, and care-free as the Islands themselves. In fact, it’s so special that it even has its own unofficial month! So, as we wrap up January, let’s all celebrate the Hawaiian Mu’umu’u.
The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanoes over thousands of years. The youngest Island, the Big Island, is constantly growing in size because some of its volcanoes are still actively spewing molten lava into the ocean, forming new rock and land. Of course, it takes more than one volcano to create enough land to make and island the size of Hawaii. Here’s your guide to the Big Island’s Hawaiian volcanoes.
