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How to Experience the 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival Without a Ticket (And Why You Should)

Each spring, the quiet town of Hilo transforms into the epicenter of Hawaiian culture as it welcomes the 62nd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival, the world’s most prestigious hula competition. From April 20–26, the island’s reverence for ...

April 22, 2025

2024 Kona Ironman World Championship - The Prep

Is a One-Way Ali‘i Drive the Right Move? Let’s Talk Parking, Community & Kona’s Heartbeat

Kona’s Ali‘i Drive is an important place: it’s a gathering place, celebration space, and a vibrant heartbeat of our West Hawai‘i lifestyle. From parades and fireworks to beach volleyball and family strolls, this coastal stretch with mar...

April 19, 2025

Hawaii Leads the Nation in Life Expectancy—and What It Says About the Way We Live

According to the latest data from the World Population Review, Hawai‘i ranks #1 in the United States for life expectancy, with residents living an average of 80.7 years! This is well above the national average of 76.4. For those of us lucky ...

April 18, 2025

Why Elevation Matters in Kona Real Estate: Discover 76-881 N Pueo Place ( Listed $3.2M)

The Panorama - What Is the Perfect Elevation? After more than 35 years of combined experience selling homes in Kona, Emil and I can confidently agree on one thing: elevation matters. More than most places, the Big Island’s topography pl...

March 23, 2025

KOA: Hawaii’s Only Open-Air International Gateway

I just returned to Kona after an exhilarating week in Tokyo, and as always, landing back home felt like something out of a dream. There's nothing quite like stepping off the plane at Kona International Airport—Hawai‘i’s only open-air airp...

March 20, 2025

A Rare Holualoa Estate That Defines Island Living 75-2620 Keopu Lani Rd.

This stunning estate, tucked into the lush hillsides of Holualoa, is a rare gem in Big Island real estate. The air is cool, the pace is slower, and the scent of coffee blossoms lingers. Built in 2022 and perched at the ideal elevation of 1,200 ...

March 15, 2025

Does Kona Village Rosewood Resort Deserve the Hype?

2025 has already been a whirlwind. Between launching new listings and keeping up with a thriving real estate market, time has been flying. But when I heard that Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, was named the #3 Best Hotel in the U.S. by U.S. Ne...

March 11, 2025

Embrace the Kama’aina Luxury at 77-298 Wikolia Street

What does it mean to be Kamaʻāina? If you’ve visited Hawaiʻi more than once—or are lucky enough to call it home—you’ve probably come across the word Kamaʻāina. Hotels offer a “Kamaʻāina rate.” Golf courses have “Kamaʻāin...

March 7, 2025

From Dream to Reality: My Journey to Owning a Fodera Bass

Kai and I both share a love for music - he plays guitar (and actually sings), while I stick to the bass (and sing too, but mostly in the shower… ha!). I've been playing bass for over twenty years, mostly as part of church worship teams, pl...

February 25, 2025

Big Island Resorts Claim Top Spots in U.S. Hotel Rankings

Great news—Hawaii continues to shine as a premier destination for luxury hospitality! U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings highlight that out of the top 25 hotels in the U.S., FIVE are in Hawaii. Most impressively, 2 of the top 3 ar...

February 18, 2025

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