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Bike Tour at Volcanoes National Park

by Andrew B., Friend of Paradise in Hawaii   One of the main reasons our family visited the Big Island of Hawaii was to tour Volcanoes National Park. My wife and I first visited over 20 years ago and while we were there we hiked a small portion of the Park. Recently we returned with our two […]

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Scuba Diving on the Big Island of Hawaii

by Bob G., Paradise in Hawaii Luxury Homes Friend and Frequent Guest     Some of Hawaii’s best scuba diving can be found on the Kona side of the Big Island! It is known for its visibility and calm waters, generally protected from the winds by the massive slopes of the mountains and volcanoes. Swim […]

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Winter Holidays in Paradise

Many people are choosing to trade their old snow boots for flip-flops and sink their toes in the warm Hawaiian sand for the holiday season. Here are a few ideas to ensure you have a Male Kalikimaka island-style.  Christmas tree with a tropical touch. There are many wonderful places to enjoy dinner in the area. […]

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Hiking Adventure: Where Lava Meets the Ocean

Our guests often ask: What is the best way to see the volcano and lava flows? The nature of the volcano is change. At any time, lava tubes can collapse or other vents can open – changing the course of a lava flow in an instant! Since the beginning of summer the volcano has been […]

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Playgrounds on the Big Island

There is nothing like being a kid and finding a new playground to explore. Do you remember discovering a new fort or a new maze for the first time? While Hawaii has so many amazing experiences for kids and families alike, there are some fun playgrounds to enjoy and maybe make some new Hawaiian friends. One […]

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This November – Kona Coffee Festival

  Coffee lovers visiting the Big Island in November should definitely check out the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival! Starting November 4th, you will be able to experience and celebrate this year’s coffee harvest as farmers and artisans come together at this award-winning coffee festival famous worldwide. With 40 events across 10 days, you will be […]

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Snorkel with the Manta Rays

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Imagine seeing a large, mysterious creature gliding like an acrobat through crystal clear ocean waters. Hauntingly beautiful and graceful, what is it you saw? You have seen a manta ray, the largest of the rays, reaching wing spans up to twenty feet and weighing as much as 3,000 pounds. On the Big Island of Hawaii, you […]

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Visit the Gallery of Great Things for Unique Gifts

If you drive up to the town of Waimea, stop by the Gallery of Great Things. This unique gallery and shop features numerous beautiful handmade crafts. Situated in an old house with history – it housed nurses during World War Two – the Gallery has many small rooms to explore. Around every corner, you will […]

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Ironman World Championship with a Cause

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This month, Christopher Trent and his family are staying in one of our homes while he competes in the Ironman World Championships in Kona as a national representative for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Ironman World Championship in Kona is a big deal. In this long-distance triathlon, athletes from around the world swim 2.4 […]

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A-Bay Shoreline Hike with Sea Turtles

One evening earlier this month, we went for a shoreline hike at Anaeho’omalu Bay, beside the Waikoloa Beach Resort area. We had heard that sea turtles often hang out on the quiet and less crowded beaches along this trail, and wanted to photograph them in the glow of the evening light. We headed out from the trailhead near the Lava Lava Beach Club […]

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