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Best Places to Try Surfing on the Big Island

Best Places to Try Surfing on the Big Island

Whether you’re the next pro surfer or a boogie board champ, it’s no secret that Hawaii is the spot for catching waves. And if you’re just starting out, the Big Island is a great place to try surfing because it offers classes and conditions for all levels of experience. Here are three areas you need to check out if you want to ride a few waves.

February Is Hawaiian Language Month

February Is Hawaiian Language Month

Although it’s back in use to a certain extent, Hawaiian is still considered an endangered language, which is why it’s important to continue teaching and protecting it before it becomes extinct. That’s why February is officially Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month).

Is “Hawaiian” Pizza Hawaiian? – Not Even Close!

Is “Hawaiian” Pizza Hawaiian? – Not Even Close!

Take ham and pineapple, slap it on some crust with sauce and cheese, and you have yourself a delectable (to some) pizza that makes people think about tropical islands. Everyone knows this pineapple pie is called a “Hawaiian pizza,” but is there really anything Hawaiian about it? Here’s the “dish” about whether Hawaiian pizza is actually Hawaiian.

2022 Kitchen Trends You Won’t Want to Miss

2022 Kitchen Trends You Won’t Want to Miss

Did the pandemic have you watching a little too much HGTV with more than enough spare time on hour hands? Apparently, so did everyone else! Home projects during COVID rose by 58% across the country! If you’re one of those pandemic home remodelers (or if you’re thinking of jumping in on the craze), here’s what’s trending in kitchens in 2022.

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas on the Big Island

Valentine’s Day Date Ideas on the Big Island

What’s better than enjoying the most romantic day of the year in one of the most romantic places on Earth? Who needs Paris when you can enjoy a laid-back day in a tropical paradise!? Hawaii has plenty of romantic spots to take your significant other for a February 14th you’ll never forget. Here are five Valentine’s Day date ideas on the Big Island.

Wrap Up Mu’umu’u Month with Hawaii’s Favorite Attire

Wrap Up Mu’umu’u Month with Hawaii’s Favorite Attire

Every special place has its own unique attire. Texas has cowboy hats, Portland has hand-knit beanies, and California has board shorts. In Hawaii, we have an attire that’s just as comfortable, colorful, and care-free as the Islands themselves. In fact, it’s so special that it even has its own unofficial month! So, as we wrap up January, let’s all celebrate the Hawaiian Mu’umu’u.

Where to Celebrate the New Year on the Big Island

Where to Celebrate the New Year on the Big Island

New Year’s Eve means a lot of different things. It can be a fresh slate or new beginning, a time to set new resolutions, or just a good excuse to kiss your significant other when the clock strikes midnight. In Hawaii, it mostly means it’s time to celebrate! If you really want to celebrate the New Year like the Hawaiians do, here are the places to be on the Big Island.

5 HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS ONLY CAN LOCALS ENJOY

5 HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS ONLY CAN LOCALS ENJOY

For many, Christmas is about wearing cozy sweaters and drinking hot chocolate around the fire. Decorating Christmas trees, while singing carols as the snow falls outside might bring many families Christmas cheer, but in Hawaii, we enjoy different kinds of Christmas festivities.