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Dodger Dogs, 18 Innings, and One Unforgettable World Series
Kai Ioh | November 2025 This update is a little late, but for good reason. I spent the end of October in Los Angeles, soaking in the magic of the World Series. I had the privilege of attending Games 3 through 5 at Dodger Stadium, and what a ride it was. A Wild Month: From […]
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 2025: Nov 7th – Nov 16th
Kai Ioh | Oct 2025 The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is more than just an annual event—it’s a deeply cherished tradition celebrating one of Kona’s most iconic crops, Kona coffee. For me, it holds even deeper meaning, as it provided the foundation for my Kona life when I moved here 24 years ago. This year […]
When Kona Becomes the Center of the (Ironman) Universe
It’s that time of year again, when the normally laid-back town of Kailua-Kona transforms into a global stage of grit, glory, and Spandex/Lycra. While I’ve been preoccupied riding the emotional rollercoaster of the Dodgers’ postseason (can we just beat the Phillies already?), here in Kona, something just as adrenaline-pumping is happening: the Ironman World Championship. […]
Kona Ironman 2025: A Historic Race Before Big Changes in 2026
Kai Ioh | September 2025 Every October, our usually sleepy seaside town of Kailua-Kona transforms into the global capital of endurance. The Ironman World Championship returns this year on October 11, 2025, welcoming nearly 3,000 of the world’s strongest women to compete on our lava-lined coast. For triathletes, this is the pinnacle — a 2.4-mile […]
Floating Lanterns and Sacred Moments: Honoring Loved Ones at Fairmont Orchid
By Kai Ioh | September 2025 There are many beautiful events on the Big Island, but few feel as sacred and deeply human as the Floating Lantern Ceremony held each summer at the Fairmont Orchid’s Coconut Grove. This year’s gathering, hosted by North Hawai‘i Hospice, took place on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 5 to […]
Denver Compass Retreat 2025
A Journey of Connection, Collaboration, and Compass Culture Traveling from the Big Island to Denver isn’t exactly a hop and a skip. It’s an investment in time, effort, and ultimately, in connection and community. Fortunately, United Airlines made it easy with a red-eye direct from Kona to Denver. We decided to splurge a bit with […]
Learning from the Top 1% at RGC25: Why It Matters for My Clients
Every spring, I leave Hawaii and cross the Pacific Ocean to attend a gathering that recharges, realigns, and reaffirms my purpose in luxury real estate. This year was no exception. Eighteen hours door-to-door from Kona to Palm Beach, Florida, and I’d do it all over again. This marked my fourth RGC, and every time I […]