Volcanoes have their own language and here in Hawai`i, even their own goddess. Visitors are sure to hear stories of Pele, the fire goddess of volcanoes; discover the difference between ‘a‘ā (sharp, brown) and pāhoehoe (smooth, black) lava; drive past…
Also running through the lava fields of Waikoloa Beach Resort is Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, which includes a section often referred to as the King’s Trail, which at one point linked communities, temples, fishing areas, and other important locations…
“The wa‘a shaped the Hawaiian people physically, intellectually and spiritually as much as the Hawaiians shaped the logs that became their canoes.” —Renowned Hawaiian artist and historian Herb Kane. According to the Kumulipo, Hawai`i’s sacred creation chant, everything in the…
Some wa‘a are still built in this traditional fashion, notably the Hōkūle`a and the Big Island’s own Makali`i, which have faithfully replicated those early double-hulled canoes used by ancestral Hawaiians, and have made numerous voyages around the Pacific. But the…
Waikoloa Beach Resort guests have the opportunity to watch the canoes in action on August 29, as the Great Waikoloa Canoe Race (sponsored by Waikoloa Beach Resort and Lava Lava Beach Club) takes place in Anaeho`omalu Bay; and a busy…
Chefs and restaurants from Waikoloa to Hawi, Waimea to Honoka`a have long taken advantage of this abundance. One chef who intimately understands what the land provides is Jayson Kanekoa of Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Kanekoa was born and raised near Waipio…
Building on the enthusiasm generated by Hawai`i Island’s inaugural participation last year, the opening night of the Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival is once again taking place at Waikoloa Beach Resort on Saturday, August 29, with the theme “Seven Chefs,…
The farm-to-fork movement is nothing new to Hawai`i Island. During World War II, many local farmers expanded their fields to provide fresh food to the 50,000 troops who were suddenly stationed in Waimea. Then, with the surge of new resorts…
Visitors to Waikoloa Beach Resort enjoy the magnificent oceanfront location, multitude of recreational and cultural activities, and delightful shopping and dining. But as anyone who has explored the island will attest, a rich paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) and ranch tradition can…
The Amer Arti Invitational, the prestigious annual collegiate golf tournament hosted by The University of Hawai`i Hilo and staged at Waikoloa Kings’ Course, was held February 5-7, 2015. Seventeen teams from across the United States and one team from Japan…