He pilina wehena `ole ke aloha honua. (One’s love for the planet is an inseverable relationship.) The raw beauty of Hawai`i Island draws visitors from across the globe who come to enjoy the beaches, water sports, hikes, unique wildlife and…
There’s a rhythm to these islands that enraptures you like a hula dancer. —Henry Kapono, “Welcome 2 My Paradise" The title of Henry Kapono’s latest release, “Welcome 2 My Paradise,” tells you everything you need to know about how this…
The now-endangered Hawaiian monk seal is thought to have migrated to the Hawaiian Islands between four and 11 million years ago, long before any human settlers. Known to native Hawaiians as ‘Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua, or “dog that runs in rough water,” it is…
When the sprawling, 1,240-room Hilton Waikoloa Village opened in September 1988 (it was called Hyatt Regency Waikoloa at that time), it was the largest and — built at a cost of $360 million — the most expensive hotel ever built…
See our website for more information. Yoga Barre is a modern Hawai`i lifestyle store, a haven for a healthy life- style that includes movement, delicious and vibrant foods, and so much more. Most importantly, it brings people together ... in…
At Waikoloa Beach Resort, koa wood items can be found in several retail shops. In the Kings’ Shops, Martin & MacArthur has been one of the best-known names in koa furniture for almost 60 years in Hawai`i. The company uses…
THE KOA TREE — Acacia koa is its scientific name — has long been prized in Hawai`i, its wood once reserved strictly for royalty. The word “koa” means warrior in the Hawaiian language and indeed, the canoes that Hawaiian warriors…
In 2012, Jordan Spieth was a standout collegiate golfer at the University of Texas, leading a talented Longhorns team to a No. 1 national ranking. What a treat it was for resort guests and local golf enthusiasts to watch the…
But the tournament is also important for host team UH Hilo, which has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Waikoloa Beach Resort. “Waikoloa is basically their home-away-from home,” says Kevin Ginoza, who is a volunteer coach for UH Hilo while also…
