Tag Archives: Big Island

Ideas for Unique Honeymoon Trips

We have had a few people reach out and ask us about good honeymoon destinations! Here are some suggestions based on places we’ve stayed at!

We Leave Today: The 2019 Recap

It’s been another busy year for us; working full-time while maximizing all the travel opportunities that present themselves and also seeking them out. It is always a challenge for us to balance visiting all the places we are interested in but also to visit the places where the return on investment for miles and pointsContinue reading “We Leave Today: The 2019 Recap”

The Big Island of Hawaii – Where to Eat and Drink

Last updated: November 5, 2021 As we keep visiting the Big Island of Hawaii, we will keep updating this list with a focus on small, local and unique businesses. When there is only one location of the place mentioned, if you click on its name, you will be taken to a Google Map where youContinue reading “The Big Island of Hawaii – Where to Eat and Drink”

The Big Island of Hawaii – Kilauea Volcano and 5 Other Things You Need to Know

Last updated: January 8, 2020 Hawaii is a destination on many people’s bucket list and with 4 major islands to visit, it can be difficult to choose one. Over the years, we’ve visited all 4 major islands and we have learned to appreciate them for different reasons; the Big Island has historically been our leastContinue reading “The Big Island of Hawaii – Kilauea Volcano and 5 Other Things You Need to Know”

Review: The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Big Island Hawaii

Last Updated in May 2019 Since it has opened, we had the chance to stay at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, formerly known as the “Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel” five times. The resort re-opened in May 2018 after undergoing a significant renovation to meet Westin’s brand standards. In this post, we will provide more informationContinue reading “Review: The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Big Island Hawaii”

Poke in Hawaii: Options for Kauai, Maui, Oahu and the Big Island

Last updated: November 30, 2022 Poke (poh-kay) is one of our favorite things to eat and it’s especially good in Hawaii.  While it’s usually served as an appetizer, you can make it part of a meal with sides, such as rice and seaweed salad (poke bowl). If you’re not familiar with poke, it’s a typeContinue reading “Poke in Hawaii: Options for Kauai, Maui, Oahu and the Big Island”