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St. Peter’s By The Sea Catholic Church in Kona, Hawaii
St. Peter’s By The Sea Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona was built in 1880 in La’aloa Bay, (meaning sacred bay) on...
Read moreHe’e hōlua, Hawaiian Land Sledding – A Prestigious Sport
From the waters off the shore of Kailua-Kona, various he’e hōlua tracks can be seen. The slide at Keauhou is the...
Read moreAhuena Heiau Temple in Kamakahonu Bay, Kona, Hawai’i
Kamakahonu Bay is situated in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai’i. The name Kamakahonu comes from the Hawaiian words...
Read morePele, The Goddess of Fire, the Most Revered Goddess in Hawaiian Mythology
Pele is one of the most well-known and revered Goddesses in Hawaiian mythology. Known as ‘She-Who-Shapes-The-Sacred-Land’, she is renowned for...
Read moreKealakekua Bay, the Site Where Captain Cook Landed on the Hawaiian Islands
Kealakekua Bay is located about 20 kilometres south of Kailua Village and is a Marine Life Conservation District. It is...
Read moreHonouring the Past and Enriching the Future, The Lâna’i Culture and Heritage Centre
The Lâna’i Culture and Heritage Centre is a non-profit charitable community organisation that seeks to inspire people to be informed...
Read morePu’u Pehe, a.k.a. Sweetheart Rock, Lâna’i’s Most Recognisable Landmark
Pu’u Pehe, also known as Sweetheart Rock, is one of Lâna’i’s most recognisable landmarks. On the Southern coast of the...
Read moreLâna’i, Hawaii’s Most Enticing Island
Lâna’i is the sixth largest of the Hawaiian islands, however it is actually the smallest inhabited island within the archipelago, covering...
Read moreDiving with Manta Rays off the Coast of Kona, Hawaii
Manta rays have been Kona’s most unique attraction to travellers since they were ‘discovered’ in the area in the early 90s....
Read moreAudubon – North America’s Largest Museum Devoted to Insects, New Orleans
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is North America’s largest museum devoted to insects and their relatives. Visitors are encouraged to...
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