Brian Soares

Hawaii’s Kona Coffee Cultural Festival has been running for more than 50 years on the Big Island! It’s become a popular event that locals and visitors enjoy every year. While coffee growers in the Kona district compete in the Cupping Competition, festival-goers tour local coffee farms, watch live performances, and see local art and cultural […]

If you’ve ever visited Hawai`i, chances are you experienced a feast for the senses. After the return-trip home, you likely scrolled through gorgeous photos and sifted through other souvenirs that conjured up amazing memories of your time spent here. And it’s only natural that subsequent thoughts have likely centered on when to book another trip.

A Lū`au is a practically perfect party theme. Obviously great for summer, a Lū`au party can bring color to a dreary fall or help your holiday party stand out in a unique, tropical-Christmas way. The theme is ideal for virtually any age too—a kids’ afternoon event or an evening adults-only bash. Whether you’re celebrating a

Kona coffee has become known around the world, recognized by coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers alike. It’s synonymous with Hawai`i and, more specifically, the district of the Big Island, where specialty coffee trees are grown, and famous coffee beans are produced. Learn where Kona coffee originally came from, what makes it so special, and how

Summer is a great time for a luau and all that delicious food can make you feel like you’re on the sands of Hawai`i! But really, any time can be the right time for a luau. Even if cool weather forces you and your guests indoors, the enticing flavors and aromas of Hawaiian party food