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TIMING! Plan plenty of time to visit Hawai‘i Volcanoes

National Park. A World Heritage site, HVNP has much to see and do. It’s best to spend the night at Volcano House or nearby Volcano Village to best enjoy your road trip to and from the park; it’s located on the southeastern end of the island, Map G:K12.

SEE RED! Stay after dark to see red. At press time, a red

glow emanates from the ongoing gas eruption of Halema‘uma‘u Crater. Peer right into the action at the Jagger Museum Overlook. The billowing plume is the result of molten activity in the crater’s lava lake. The park is open 24-7 so check it out after dinner or before dawn, when it’s less crowded—you may hear lava bubbling below! Map F:B20.

INFO! Eruption activity can change so stop at Kilauea Visitor

Center; it’s staffed by rangers 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 808-985-6000. Find a daily posting of free interpretive programs and catch a short film, “Born of Fire…Born of the Sea,” followed by a current eruption update, at the top of the hour. For an online eruption update, visit nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm.

SCIENCE! Watch real-time scientific monitors in action inside Jagger Museum. Colorful, large murals by the late art historian Herb Kawainui Kane depict the Hawaiian pantheon, including Pelehonuamea, the deity of volcanoes. Open 10 a.m.8 p.m. daily with “Life on the Edge” ranger talks at 2, 3:30 and 5 p.m. HIKE! Go subterranean with a walk through Thurston Lava Tube. A picturesque trail rich with bird song and towering tree ferns descends to the 500-year-old Nahuku tunnel that’s illuminated by lights. Caves like this form by traveling magma. MORE! Other park attractions illustrating the awe of volcanism: Kilauea Iki Crater, Devastation Trail, Keanakakoi Crater, Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs and Chain of Craters Road. www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit.

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Our top sights you must visit are well-known to locals and returning visitors. The island might be BIG, but every location is worth the time it takes to get there. Enjoy! 1. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Discover the mystery of volcanism at the state’s top visitor attraction. Drop by the visitor center, walk the trails, trek through Thurston Lava Tube. More on page 4, Map F:C19.

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2. Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park The site where law breakers were purified and ancient Hawaiians sought political asylum. Map B:D19.

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3. Mauna Kea Summit Mauna Kea is the planet’s premiere sky-watching site where scientists peer through telescopes into the infinite universe. Head up top with a guided tour, Fold-Out Map G.

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4. Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens The nation’s only natural tropical rainforest zoo boasts flora and fauna of this climate. Map F:D3. BIVB

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5. Kealakekua Bay Snorkel this historic Marine Life Conservation District amid pristine waters and colorful marine life near the Captain Cook Monument. Best to go with a tour, Map B:C16. 6. Waimea Home to Hawai‘i’s paniolo (cowboy), this panoramic inland area offers a different experience. Map D. 7. Honoka‘a & Waipi‘o Valley The small town of Honoka‘a offers antiques, cute boutiques and Portuguese malasadas. Waipi‘o Valley is awesome too (pictured)! Map D. 8. ‘Akaka Falls State Park This park has a self-guided 0.4-mile loop trail that takes past Kahuna Falls and the 442-foot ‘Akaka 10 you Falls. Map D:F17.

9. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Leisurely meander past a variety of beautiful plants, trails, streams, waterfalls and ocean vistas. Map D:F19. 10. Kailua-Kona This visitor hub boasts sportfishing, diving and snorkeling, sunsets, shopping and coffee that packs a punch. Map C.

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6-27 Big Isle Woodturners Exhibit

The free 17th annual art display is at Wailoa Center in Hilo. Woodturning demos 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 7, 17 and 27. bigislandwoodturners.org. 7 ‘Ukulele Festival

Drop by the 15th Great Waikoloa ‘Ukulele Festival. Free performances 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Kings’ Shops & noon7 p.m. at Queens’ MarketPlace. Waikoloa Beach Resort, 808886-8822. Map A:E10. 11-14 Kona Brewers Fest

While the main event on Saturday is always an advance sellout, fun includes a Run for the Hops, Brewers Pa‘ina and more in Kailua-Kona. konabrewersfestival.com. Map C:A6. 21 Cream of the Crop

Down the hatch at the Kona Coffee Council’s annual free dessert and coffee competition with tastings, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa. kona-coffeecouncil.com. Map B:C11.

The seaside grounds of historic Hulihe‘e Palace come alive with arts and crafts booths, the pageantry of hula, fresh flower lei, food booths and baked goods. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Kailua-Kona. 808-3299555. Map C:D8.

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Hilo hosts Hawai‘i’s Superbowl of hula that includes a prestigious, sold-out competition. Get in on the free daily hula shows, craft fairs and colorful parade, plus free ho‘olaule‘a 9 a.m. Sun. at Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium and free hoike 6 p.m. Wed. at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium. Hula competition is broadcast live statewide Thurs.-Sat. nights on KFVE-TV. merriemonarch. com, k5thehometeam.com. Map E:E13. 24-May 3 Ka‘u Coffee Festival

Award-winning coffee from Ka‘u is showcased over 10 days. Fun perks at Farmers’ Table Dinner, Triple C Recipe

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Local performers share their music and aloha during “Echoes of Our Island Home” at the historic Palace Theatre. 7 p.m. Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. 808-934-7010. 38 Haili St. Downtown Hilo, Map E-1. 15-16 Explore at BioBlitz!

It’s part scientific endeavor, part outdoor classroom and part cultural fest! Join teams of scientists and Hawaiian cultural practioners at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to discover and inventory as many

living plants and creatures as possible. Participants of all ages will be led by experts and dispatched through the 333,086-acre park. Learn more at nationalgeographic. com/bioblitz or phone 800-638-6400X6186. 21-25 Big Island Film Fest

The 10th annual “talk story” film fest presents narrative feature-length films and shorts at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai‘i, Kohala Coast. bigislandfilmfestival.com. Map A:E8.

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Contest, Mountain Water System Hike and Coffee & Cattle Day to culminate May 10 with farm tours, guided coffee tastings, craft fair, entertainment and ‘ono food booths. Times, locations vary; fees for some activities. Ka‘u, kaucoffeefest.com. Map G:H14.

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Hawai‘i Island is the largest in the Hawaiian Island chain—and it continues to grow thanks to ongoing action at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Your itinerary has to include this national park that offers miles of hiking trails, the Crater Rim Drive, informational visitor center, Thurston Lava Tube, and opportunities to see the billowing sulphur clouds at Haleama‘uma‘u Crater, as well as lava pouring into

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Fun & Learning Explore the heavens and find out how Hawaiian voyaging canoes charted their course across the ocean, learn about Hawaiian culture and natural history and more. Museums bring history out of the pages of a book and into life via exhibits and artifacts. Museums are also a great place to shop for unique souvenirs and gifts! Page 36.

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The Fine Hawaiian Gift Gallery

Affordable Hawaii-made and inspired art, games, puzzles, color-changing mugs and clothing, toys, koa wood jewelry and crafts, locally made food products including jams and salts, and a unique assortment of gifts with Hawaii flair!

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Mountain Thunder Kona Coffee

Kailua Candy Company

fast finds

tours of coffee orchards. Mountain Thunder says it can back up its 16time award-winning organic Cloud Forest Estate 100% Kona Coffee with its 100% Kona Challenge—try it and you’ll taste how good it is. The specialty is the organic Kona Coffee, certified kosher. Kailua Candy Company has been handcrafting fine, islandinspired chocolates for over 30 years. Visit the exhibition kitchenretail store and taste why the Kona chocolatier was selected as one of the top 10 chocolate shops in the U.S. by Bon Appetit. At Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm, touch and hold the rare and endangered seahorse, and learn how they are raised. As the world’s only living gene bank of seahorses and seadragons, Ocean Rider is dedicated to their conservation and research.

MOUNTAIN THUNDER KONA COFFEE TOURS >mountainthunder.com TWO LOCATIONS OPEN DAILY 808 345 6600 KAILUA CANDY COMPANY >kailua-candy.com CORNER OF KAMANU & KAUHOLA STS KALOKO INDUSTRIAL AREA KAILUA-KONA MAP B:C4 808 329 2522, 800 622 2462 9AM-5PM MON-SAT OCEAN RIDER SEAHORSE FARM >seahorse.com KAILUA-KONA MAP A:B19 808 329 6840 TOURS 10AM, NOON, 2PM MON-FRI

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Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm

Kona Coffee Corridor, Painted Church, Place of Refuge & view the Capt. Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay!

Go back in time and see Hawaii’s Hidden secrets at the Place of Refuge National park (Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau). Travel through scenic historic roads along the main thoroughfare of ancient days & experience the way of life from a century ago to our present time.

Wyland

Clint Sloan

Michael Harburg

Tabora

rt treasures collected by Hawaii’s Royalty highlight your tour through the Hulihe‘e Palace, the century’s old residence of the Alii. Our tour heads along the ocean visiting a wide variety of local art galleries, shops & historic locations. Enjoy an “ocean view lunch” served at local celebrity Chef Sam Choy’s “Kai Lanai” and taste true Hawaiian Heritage cooking. Then head up-country to historic Holualoa Village and its contemporary galleries & shops.

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Expand Your Mind at

Garden, Museums garden

sland museums and gardens offer fun, hands-on activities both indoors and out: Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden is a living classroom with spectacular beauty. The 40-acre “Garden in a Valley on the Ocean” is home to more than 2,000 varieties ‘IMILOA of tropical plants. Whether you ASTRONOMY CENTER come to admire nature, improve >imiloahawaii.org your photography skills, or search 600 ‘IMILOA PLACE HILO MAP E:B9 \ 808 969 9703 for tranquility—you couldn’t do any 9AM-5PM TUES-SUN better. Meander along trails under a LYMAN MUSEUM & canopy of trees. Enjoy a selection MISSION HOUSE of anthuriums, gingers, heliconias, >lymanmuseum.org 276 HAILI ST HILO MAP E-1 orchids, bromeliads, plus a waterfall. 808 935 5021 ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center 10AM-4:30PM MON-SAT transports you off the planet with daily 3D planetarium shows and interactive exhibits. Compare scientific and Hawaiian beliefs about the cosmos. Discover theories and practices related to the stars and the world’s premier astronomical site, the Big Isle summit of Mauna Kea. HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN (HTBG) >hawaiigarden.com ONOMEA BAY MAP D:F19 808 964 5233 \ 9AM-4PM DAILY

museums

Lyman Museum

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

Trace the beginnings of life on Earth at ‘Imiloa’s Origins exhibits. Via the ancient art of wayfinding, see how Hawaiian voyaging canoes were vehicles for some of the greatest achievements of human exploration. Also tour the awardwinning garden that’s a living display of endemic and indigenous plants, plus those brought to Hawai‘i aboard canoes by migrating Polynesians. Lyman Museum & Mission House transports guests back in time with state-of-the-art exhibits of Hawaiian culture and natural history. The nationally accredited museum includes the 1839 home of New England missionaries, plus galleries—including a world-renowned mineral collection. Guided tours available.

Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden HTA / Tor Johnson

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get active!

Hawaii Forest & Trail

nown as the state’s wild backyard, the Big Island boasts a dozen climates and a varied landscape that includes lush rainforest, a sometime snowy mountain summit and an erupting volcano (at press time). Guided adventures enable visitors to get off the beaten path (and otherwise inaccessible areas) to get up-close-and-personal with nature. Here’s how:

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Hawaii Forest & Trail takes you to the best places to experience the island’s diversity while having fun! Exclusive access to private lands allows visitors to witness the isle’s true hidden gems, and tours are timed to make the most of these once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Choose from a number of tours, including the award-winning, interpretive volcano tour.

Kohala Zipline

Waipi‘o Ride the Rim

fast finds Waipi‘o Ride the Rim enables guests to ride the rim of the mystical and revered Waipi‘o Valley aboard ATVs. Panoramic views along the way include the mile-wide black sand beach and the 1,200-foot twin Hi‘ilawe Falls. Those not wanting to commandeer an ATV can ride along in an openair Polaris Ranger. Skyline Eco-Adventures offers zipline adventures on

HAWAII FOREST & TRAIL >hawaii-forest.com 808 331 3637 VARIOUS TOURS DAILY WAIPI‘O RIDE THE RIM >ridetherim.com WAIPI‘O VALLEY ARTWORKS KUKUIHAELE MAP D:D4 808 775 1450 \ 877 775 1450 TWO DAILY TOURS SKYLINE ECO-ADVENTURES >zipline.com NORTH OF HILO MAP D:F17 808 270 8752 \ DAILY TOURS

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Skyline Eco Adventures

fast finds KOHALA ZIPLINE >kohalazipline.com HAWI NORTH KOHALA MAP G:C1 808 331 3620 \ OPEN DAILY 4D ADVENTURE >shopsatmaunalani.com THE SHOPS AT MAUNA LANI KOHALA COAST MAP A:E8 808 747 8544 10AM-9PM DAILY

4D Adventure Ride

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three Hawaiian islands and soars over windward Big Island waterfalls and lush valleys. The aerial zipline combines speed, height and scenery on a seven-line tour located in an otherwise inaccessible area near ‘Akaka Falls. Skyline Akaka Falls is a 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner. Kohala Zipline offers a course with nine ziplines and five suspension bridges to take you from tree to tree, ending with an exciting rappel. Located in Halawa on the isle’s northern end, the course traverses a forested, stream-rich terrain with magnificent canopy trees. The course’s built-in Rider Control System allows riders to control their own speed. The 4D Adventure Ride at The Shops at Mauna Lani takes you swimming with tropical fish, dolphins and whales, or flying through the sky in Hawai‘i’s only 4D, Disney-style theater. The 4D Adventure Ride features 3D movies with full-range motion seats, sensory emersion techniques and special effects.

hink BIG on the Big Island; it’s four-fifths the size of Connecticut. You can fit all the other Hawaiian Islands into the state’s youngest island with room to spare—and it’s still growing!

island touring The sprawling island is full of landscape-describing superlatives, including having the largest projected landmass between the sun and Mars—Mauna Loa volcano. See the sites, accompanied by expert narration, on a comfortable, guided tour. Clark’s Hawaii Tours focuses on themed tours like the Island Art & History Tour to share Hawaiian royal treasures at Hulihe‘e Palace, followed by visits at local art galleries and historic landmarks and a tasty lunch at celebrity Chef Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai. Other guided adventures include the CLARK’S HAWAII TOURS BBQ, Kayak, Snorkel & Hiking Tour >islandrv.com and the Kona History & Plantation THE BEACH SHACK AT KONA Tour. Clark’s also offers a full beach SQUARE 75-5669 ALI‘I DR gear rental desk and airport shuttle KAILUA-KONA MAP C:B6 where “one call does it all.” Check in at 808 960 1261 The Beach Shack. ROBERTS HAWAII Roberts Hawaii takes you to see >robertshawaii.com the entire island and its impressive 808 539 9400 \ 800 831 5541 natural wonders on the Grand Circle DISCOVER HAWAII TOURS Island tour. Sightsee in air-conditioned >discoverhawaiitours.com comfort and leave the driving to 808 873 6400 state-certified guides for the ultimate vacation travel experience on four Hawaiian Islands. Visit Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Evening Volcano Special Tour where you spend the day exploring the isle’s unique geography, including Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano, and Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. Learn about volcanology, the isle’s current seismic activity and the culture that sprang up around volcanism. Discover Hawaii Tours gives passengers an insider’s perspective on the way to a zipline adventure, snorkel cruise or visit to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Discover has island hopping options to O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i.

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golf

on the

Big Island

t may be hard to concentrate on your game in Hawai’i. After all, the lava-lined fairways provide a striking contrast to the manicured greens dappled by the canopies of palm trees. And then there’s the ocean beckoning for your attention. But you can do it—just remind yourself that many Big Isle courses were crafted by the biggest names in course design. Waikoloa Village Golf Club offers a Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed, championship course with large, well-bunkered and undulating greens. Wide landing areas encourage aggressive tee shots. Rated the “Big Island’s Best Bargain” by Golf Magazine, the course is frequented by local residents. Conveniently located above the Kohala Coast, the course is the second oldest on the Big Isle and treats golfers to mountain and coastal views. Hawaii Tee Times offers golf booking services at over 40 courses throughout the state. Play on the same courses as the pros, choosing your preferred course terrain. Hawaii Tee Times helps visiting golfers find either challenging or leisurely play. WAIKOLOA VILLAGE GOLF CLUB >waikoloavillagegolf.com SIX MILES UP WAIKOLOA RD MAP A:G8 808 883 9261 \ DAILY TEE TIMES

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HAWAII TEE TIMES >hawaiiteetimes.com 877 465 3170

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Dollar is located on all of the major Hawaiian Islands with convenient airport locations.

For reservations call Dollar Rent A Car On O‘ahu: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .944-1544 Toll-Free (Neighbor Islands) .1-800-342-7398 Toll-Free (Mainland) . . . . . . .1-800-367-7006 Worldwide Reservations . . . .1-800-800-4000 Dollar features a wide selection of quality vehicles. ©2013 DTG Operations, Inc. or its affiliates.

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drive safe!

HTA / Tor Johnson

Be aware of Hawai‘i Motor Safety Laws Cell phones: • Texting while driving or using handheld cell phones is against the law for all drivers, regardless of age. • Drivers younger than 18 are prohibited from talking on handsfree mobile devices while older drivers are allowed to use them. Seatbelts: • All occupants of vehicles, regardless of age, must wear a seat belt. This law applies to front and back seat occupants. Hawai‘i boasts the second-most use of seat belts in the nation. Child Car Seats: • Keiki (children) under the age of 4 must be secured in a federally approved child safety seat. • Children aged 4-7 must ride in a booster or car seat. Kids 4’9’’ or taller, or those riding in vehicles with lap-only seat belts in rear seats, are exempt. Use of Helmets: • All motorcycle and motor scooter riders aged 17 and younger must wear a helmet. Ditto for bicycle riders aged 15 and younger.

Come to the gateway of the great mountain, Maunakea, and learn of its place among the stars and in the hearts of the Hawaiian people. See the birth of the Universe in 3D, and focus on the skies that guide our Hawaiian voyages of discovery.

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50 activities / top sight

stop! don’t rush through

Hilo

This town on the island’s east side may be small, but it offers up lots to see and do for visitors

Hilo events at downtownhilo.com

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n and around the coastal town of Hilo, you’ll find experiences perfect for the entire family. See the lovely waterfalls at Rainbow Falls State Park and ‘Akaka Falls State Park, picnic at Lili‘uokalani Park & Gardens with views of Hilo Bay, stop at Lyman Museum for fun and learning, and visit Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, the nation’s only natural tropical rainforest zoo! Further afield, explore the cool interior of Kaumana Caves off Highway 200 or get lost at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Map E. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HILO MAP E-1 LYMAN MUSEUM & MISSION HOUSE

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Body Glove Cruises

Dolphin Discoveries

Fair Wind

Kamanu Charters

ith the isle’s marine preserves, offshore lava formations and crystal clear waters, it’s an underwater wonderland along the Kona-Kohala Coast. Water fun includes snorkeling, scuba, Snuba and sailing. Get out there! Body Glove Cruises was voted “Best Cruise” five years in a row and was named a 2013 Certificate of Excellence winner by TripAdvisor. Explore pristine coral reefs on the 4.5-hour Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Adventure with a buffet sandwich and salad bar lunch. The Historical Sunset Dinner Cruise is a three-hour,

OCEAN-BOUND FUN BODY GLOVE CRUISES >bodyglovehawaii.com 888 244 9133 \ MAP C:B8 DEPARTS KAILUA PIER DAILY

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JACK’S DIVING LOCKER >jacksdivinglocker.com COCONUT GROVE MARKETPLACE 808 329 7585 \ MAP C:E15 OPEN DAILY

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KAMANU CHARTERS >kamanu.com 808 329 2021 \ MAP A:D20 DEPARTS HONOKOHAU MARINA DAILY

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family-friendly journey to Kealakekua Bay with local history, live Hawaiian music and an all-you-can-eat Pacific Rim Buffet. Dolphin Discoveries immerses you into the world of spinner dolphins where you’ll see their playful antics while learning their behavior from naturalists aboard the Kona Dolphin Swim Adventure. Snorkel tours visit Kealakekua Bay and Place of Refuge to swim with turtles and tropical fish; there are also sea caves and lava tubes to explore. Fair Wind Big Island Ocean Guides has a host of adventures: night time manta ray snorkel and dives, snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, scuba diving and barbecue cruises aboard the FairWind II and Hula Kai catamarans. Also available is Snuba—a combo of snorkeling and scuba without wearing an air tank. Try a fun Sea Rocket, an individual underwater propulsion vehicle offering an effortless mode of “free diving.” A must do is the evening manta activity—see graceful and harmless mantas feed on plankton as they rise toward the ocean surface at night. Ride aboard a 2014 modern, 24-passenger luxe catamaran designed for open ocean conditions with Hang Loose Boat Tours. Fun includes a Morning Dolphin Snorkel, Sunset Manta Snorkel and Afternoon Whale Watches in season. Departs from Honokohau Harbor. Snorkeling Kona Since 1988!

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Sea Paradise

Dolphin Quest

Boasting “the most complete line of scuba and snorkel gear on the Big Isle,” Jack’s Diving Locker has been in business since 1981. With a state-of-the-art dive facility in the heart of Kailua-Kona, Jack’s offers a variety of boat dives, manta ray night snorkels, dolphin/whalewatch & snorkel cruises, kids and teens activities, dive instruction, careers in diving, private charters and retail store. Beginners welcome. Kamanu Charters features Kona’s only custom sailing catamaran, the Kamanu. In operation for over 40 years, Kamanu offers tours with a 24-guest maximum. Their destination of choice is Pawai Bay, a protected marine preserve north of Kailua-Kona offering clear water, caves, caverns, arches and a coral reef system. Snorkel with turtles, dolphins or manta rays or see humpback whales in season. Catch the sunset—and maybe a green flash—on a romantic cocktail sail. Sea Paradise is a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner and guarantees manta rays on their evening snorkel to “Manta Ray Village” or you can rebook for free. Learn about these unique creatures, why they frequent Kona and see them up close as they feed on plankton. Also available are morning and

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afternoon snorkels and sailing tours to pristine Kealakekua Bay. Dolphin Quest lets you swim with, touch and even kiss a dolphin in a protected ocean water lagoon at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. The experience engages the mind, inspires the heart and creates a powerful connection to our oceans. Dolphin trainers also share info on your new “fin-tastic” friend.

Turn Up the Fun a Notch!

In the need for speed? Kona delivers with rafting and jet-ski opportunities right here: Adventure X Boat Tours travels up north for a secluded, first-hand look at humpback whales in season, monk seals, turtles, manta rays and dolphins. Enjoy resident spinner dolphins from the vessel or jump in the water to watch them in their domain. With small, intimate tours of no more than 20, Adventure X caters to guests with local hospitality and shares knowledge of the isles and ocean. Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions operates a fast and maneuverable Zodiac Hurricane to zip into sea caves to access lava tubes, archways and blowholes. Marvel at the incredible geology of Hawai’i’s youngest island as your captain excites you with skillful driving techniques.

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Small group tours take guests to Kealakekua Bay, a marine snorkel preserve and the site of Captain Cook’s Monument, for a snorkel and dolphin adventure. Ask about the “Beat the Crowd” mid-day tour that visits the bay after the morning tours have left. Sea Quest Raft & Snorkel Adventure specializes in small, intimate groups. Spend a day on the water with Sea Quest and you’ll know why TripAdvisor contributors gave them an “excellent” rating. Depending upon duration, different trips provide from one to three snorkel sites; all visit Kealakekua Bay where visitors are dazzled by marine life. Two trips snorkel at Honaunau Bay, site of the Place of Refuge and an area frequented by green sea turtles. Kona Jet Ski operates off Kailua Pier on “Jet Ski Island,” a tropical, offshore oasis where you board your jet ski and relax in a chaise lounge while watching the coastline. Commandeer a high-performance jet ski offering speed, handling and agility to make high-speed right turns. Ride solo or tandem.

TURN UP THE SPEED ADVENTURE X BOAT TOURS >adventurexrafting.com 808 937 7245 DEPARTS PUAKO BOAT RAMP MAP A:E7

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Gear up and go!

Boss Frog’s Dive & Surf stocks rental gear for all kinds of fun. Check out savings in snorkel set rentals, as well as prescription masks, boogie and surf boards, golf clubs, digital cameras and more. Boss Frog’s offers free interisland gear return to its shops. Snorkel Bob’s rents and sells its own brand of gear: Seamo Betta and Li‘l Mo Betta RX masks; Bigfoots (15-17) and Moflex fins; Ultima Bubba dry snorkel; plus BOSS FROG’S DIVE & SURF Mofl02 for fresh air with every >bossfrog.com breath. Bob’s 250-page fish photo 75-5725 ALI‘I DR KAILUA-KONA book, “Every Fish Tells a Story,” is MAP C:E14 OPEN DAILY 808 856 4181 \ 888 700 3764 $7.50 with snorkel gear for the week (reg. $28). Free 24-hour interisland SNORKEL BOB’S >snorkelbob.com gear return. KAILUA-KONA MAP C:D15 Kona Boat Rentals lets you 808 329 0770 & THE SHOPS AT be captain for a day. Rent a 21- to MAUNA LANI MAP A:E8 23-foot center console boat that fits 808 885 9499 \ 8AM-5PM DAILY six adults. Explore the Kona Coast KONA BOAT RENTALS for snorkeling, sightseeing, dolphin >konaboatrentals.com and whale watching in season, HONOKOHAU MARINA MAP A:D20 plus fishing. Fishing, snorkel gear 808 326 9155 \ 800 311 9189 included.

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Hawai‘i Island’s Best

beaches

We’re talkin’ sun HAPUNA BEACH PARK

fun

Considered the isle’s best stretch of sand, the state facility is ranked as one of the nation’s best. Lifeguard, mini-pavilions, good swimming, plus snorkeling along the reef fronting the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. Kohala Coast. Map A:E6. courtesy BIVB KAHALU‘U BEACH PARK

This gray sand beach is great for snorkeling, and features an abundant population of marine life, plus sea turtles. Lifeguard, showers, restrooms, picnic tables and two pavilions. On Ali‘i Drive, Map B:C10.

SPENCER BEACH PARK

Located next to Pu‘ukohala Heiau in Kawaihae, this sunny beach is usually calm, family-friendly and offers snorkeling on the south end. Lifeguard, showers, restrooms, picnic tables, pavilion. Map A:E5. HTA / Tor Johnson

LA‘ALOA BEACH PARK

Also called “Magic Sands” because waves wash out the sand in high surf. This idyllic white sand beach is a favorite bodyboarding site. Lifeguard on duty, showers, restrooms, volleyball net too. On Ali‘i Drive, Map B:C9.

PUNALU‘U BLACK SAND BEACH

Known for its jet black sand and resident turtles, this palm-fringed beach is picturesque, great for a picnic and tidepool exploring— bring your camera! Not ideal for swimming. Located near Na‘alehu. Map G:H15.

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ONEKAHAKAHA BEACH PARK

Known as the best family beach in the Hilo area with a sandybottomed swimming area. Lifeguard, showers, restroom, picnic facilities, shady trees, grassy areas to spread out on. On Kalaniana‘ole Avenue, Map E:G19.

‘When in Doubt, Don’t Go Out’

That’s the mantra all beach goers should adhere to when unsure about conditions. Dangerous waves and currents are major concerns at all beaches. Minimize your risk by heeding any posted signs and check with lifeguards about ocean conditions. Ask about rip currents and learn to spot them in order to avoid them. THIS WEEK BIG ISLAND

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t ABC Stores

shop Good buys just for you! Step away from the ordinary to browse shops offering Hawai‘imade items for gifts or special keepsakes of your island visit.

Get all you need in one place with the help of these giants—ABC Stores, Kmart and Whalers General Store. You’ll find items to satisfy your daily needs such as toothpaste, lotions and makeup, as well as snacks, groceries, casual apparel, beach accessories—it’s onestop shopping at its best. ABC Stores’ history goes back to 1964 when Sidney Kosasa opened his first outlet on Waikiki Beach. Now with 70-plus stores around the Pacific, it’s still the friendly staff, great service and large selection of items that make ABC Stores a favorite. Located in communities nationwide, Kmart stocks products according to the needs of its customers. You’ll also find lots of island gifts and souvenirs perfect for friends and family back home. Whalers General Store captures the essence of old Hawai‘i with a contemporary twist. Find daily necessities along with lots of gift options.

Find fresh at farmers markets Locally grown and made produce, foods and merchandise is where it’s at. That’s where community farmers markets come in. Find one near you. South Kohala - Waikoloa Kings’ Shops Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed. Veggies, fruits, herbs, cut flowers, jams, honey, tea, coffee, artisan breads. South Hilo - Hilo Farmers Market, 6 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed. & Sat.

Hawaii’s Gift Basket Boutique

What’s ‘omiyage’? In the islands, the practice of giving an omiyage, or gift, is specifically practiced when a person returns home after some time away for vacation or a business trip. In Japanese culture, the omiyage was traditionally a food item made in the area a person had visited, and then shared with

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More than 200 vendors offer produce, seafood, cut flowers, crafts. Also 7 a.m.-4 p.m. the rest of the week with over 30 farmers & crafters. hilofarmersmarket.com. North Kona - Keauhou Farmers Market, Keauhou Shopping Center, 8 a.m.-noon, Sat. Locally grown products only, no crafts. Kona coffee, organic greens, fruits, jams, jellies and more. keauhoufarmersmarket.com. family, friends or coworkers upon returning home. In English, omiyage is translated as “souvenir.” And nowadays, the gift itself has become just that. Omiyage can be anything that touts the location of a destination such as key chains, totes, magnets, t-shirts, postcards, framed professional photographs, calendars, as well as food items made or grown in the respective region—delicious Kona coffee comes to mind. Well, at least you won’t get any rocks or minerals— and if you do, and they’re from from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, return it!

When in Hawai‘i, don pineapples, palm trees and petroglyphs with stylish alohawear from Hilo Hattie. The world’s largest manufacturer of Hawaiian wear, Hilo Hattie offers timeless apparel for men, women and keiki, plus Hawaiian gifts and souvenirs, jewelry, food, home accessories, stationary, music, art and University of Hawaii Warrior aloha shirts and coolers. Crazy Shirts got its start on the sidewalks of a growing Waikiki in 1964. More than 50 years later, the brand is an internationally recognized name of exclusive casual apparel. What sets Crazy Shirts apart from others is its dedication to creating new designs and pioneering its specialty-dyed fabrics and “hydro-print” items that change design when wet.

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The answer to “Where did you get that?” isn’t a store. It’s a story.

The fun begins by choosing your oyster from the bucket. Next, the ring of a bell and shout of “Aloha!” and there’s your genuine pearl. Then select a beautiful sterling silver or gold setting, perhaps a ring, pendant or matching earrings. Your pearl will be mounted as you watch. And not only will you have an elegant piece of fine jewelry, but a memory to share with friends – and each other – forever. Original. Authentic. And part of Hawaii for more than 30 years.

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body adornment. It’s a great way to take a little piece of Hawai‘i home with you. Who knew balls could be yummy? The Original Donkey Balls handcrafts donkey balls, boar balls, goat balls, monkey balls and more using high-quality Guittard chocolate—all fun gifts! As the largest organ of your body, skin is susceptible to a number of abuses. That’s where Oils of Aloha products can help. The purest form of kukui oil is used in its skin care products to alleviate dry skin, eczema and psoriasis. It helps with easing

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the redness of sunburns too. Be sure to try the variety of naturally light macadamia oil for cooking too. Head to Chantal in the stone tower at Kona Inn Shopping Village for made-in-Hawai‘i gifts and souvenirs. The fun, KailuaKona boutique offers custom, handmade jewelry, tees and sundresses; one-of-a-kind pottery; surfing Santas; plus lotions, soaps, shower gels and salt soaks. It’s all about style while encouraging local artisans and supporting the local economy. Worldwide shipping. Sharing the tastes, aromas and fragrances of the islands, Hawaii’s Gift Basket Boutique is filled with locally sourced selections. Baskets are designed to capture the spirit of the recipient and occasion. All gift packaging—lauhala boxes, wooden bowls and festive insulated tote bags—make the perfect keepsake after goodies are gone. Global delivery of tropical flowers and Hawaii delivery of fruit baskets.

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big isle

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ig Isle jewelry is inspired by island plants, sea life and history. Precious Hawaiian black coral is the official state gemstone. State, federal and international laws protect the sustainable harvest of black coral in designated waters. Black coral grows in deep-sea colonies, taking 50 years or more to mature. The coral is related to sea anemones and grows in a Pearl Factory tree-like shape. While the living tissue of the coral is brilliantly colored, the gem takes its name from the coral’s black skeleton. Hawaiians call it ‘ekaha ku moana. The birthstone for June, pearls come in a variety of hues and shapes. Tahitian or black pearls are organic gems formed by the black lip oyster; they are French Polynesia’s largest export. South Sea pearls are produced using the large, 12-inch Pinctada maxima mollusk and is commercially harvested in Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines. Akoya pearls come from the akoya oyster, which is found and farmed primarily in Japan and Asia. Freshwater pearls are created using freshwater mussels farmed in the U.S. and Asia. Pearl Factory makes shopping more fun with excitement and memories! Pearl Factory is Hawai‘i’s original pearl-in-the-oyster. First, choose your oyster and then the pearl is plucked from the shell. Next, pick a stunning sterling jewelry setting to enhance the pearl—there are over 120 PEARL FACTORY selections. Watch as your pearl is >pearl-factory.com KONA MARKETPLACE KAILUA-KONA mounted on the spot into a beautiful MAP C:E9 \ 808 327 1749 pendant or ring made using sterling OPEN DAILY silver or white, yellow or rose gold. Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry is LEHUA JEWELERS patterned after bracelets given in >lehuajewelers.com 1887 to Hawai‘i’s royalty by Queen WAIMEA CENTER HWY 19 Victoria. Available in a variety MAP D:WAIMEA INSET of golds and silver, the jewelry is 808 885 6448, 800 488 6448 OPEN MON-SAT stylized by engraved scrolls accented with the wearer’s name in blackenameled, Old English lettering. Island residents also wear bracelets bearing their child’s name and bequeath the jewelry to the child later in life. Lehua Jewelers specializes in Hawaiian Heirloom jewelry, creating original scrolls for bracelets, rings, earrings and pendants for over 20 years. One-of-a kind, hand-engraved designs are named after the island flora and fauna they are inspired by: Plumeria Flora, Kona Coffee, Waves, Inana Honu (Turtle). The namesake Lehua Blossom and Ohia Lehua designs pay tribute to the first tree to grow from lava and the Big Isle’s official flower.

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70 shopping / shop till you drop KEAUHOU SHOPPING CENTER >keauhoushoppingcenter.com 78-6831 ALI‘I DR KAILUA-KONA MAP B:INSET \ 808 322 3000 OPEN DAILY KINGS’ SHOPS >kingsshops.com WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT MAP A:E9 \ 808 886 8811 9:30AM-9:30PM DAILY KONA INN SHOPPING VILLAGE 75-5744 ALI‘I DR KAILUA-KONA MAP C:D10 \ 9AM-9PM DAILY THE SHOPS AT MAUNA LANI >shopsatmaunalani.com 68-1330 MAUNA LANI DR MAP A:E8 \ 808 885 9501 10AM-9PM DAILY QUEENS’ MARKETPLACE >queensmarketplace.net WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT MAP A:E9 \ 808 886 8822 9:30AM-9:30PM DAILY WAIMEA CENTER 65-1158 MAMALAHOA HWY MAP D:INSET \ 808 885 4139 OPEN DAILY

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Best of Island You’ll find a wide variety of shopping centers throughout the island, each one different in the way of shops and restaurants, as well as activities and entertainment offered. Keauhou Shopping Center is community oriented, featuring grocery stores, a selection of restaurants, services and specialty shops. Learn about the area’s rich Hawaiian history at Kahalu‘u Heritage Center. Cultural events and activities include a hula show 6 p.m. every Friday and farmers market 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. Kings’ Shops offers premiere shopping and dining in the Waikoloa Beach Resort. Find a collection of luxury stores and high-end boutiques. Dine at Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill, Merriman’s Mediterranean Café and The Three Fat Pigs, and the Thirsty Wolf. Farmers Market 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. every Wed.; free guided petroglyph

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tour 9:30 a.m. Thurs.-Fri. Located along the oceanfront, Kona Inn Shopping Village provides a leisurely opportunity for visitors to explore shops, galleries, boutiques, Hawaiian gift shops on and restaurants. Free parking is Johns / Tor HTA available on nearby Hualalai Road. Shop at some of the finest stores featuring formal wear by Cache to island wear by Tommy Bahama, and dine at fine restaurants such as Ruth’s Chris Steak House at the Shops at Mauna Lani. Weekly events include the island’s only free Polynesian hula and fire show, ‘ukulele and hula lessons, musical performances and the Pau Hana Culinary Festival 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday. Also ride in Hawai‘i’s only 4D Theater! Queens’ MarketPlace offers a family-style resort shopping experience with something for everyone in the way of boutiques, galleries, shops and services. It also has the only food court—Ono Food Court—on the Waikoloa coast. Enjoy weekly cultural activities and performances at the Waikoloa Bowl, concerts at the Coronation Pavilion, movies under the stars and lots more. Mosey on down to Waimea Center for a paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) experience in a quaint town where the cowboy tradition is alive and well. Explore shops for unique and islandmade items, shop for groceries, grab a bite or take care of business if needed.

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Create your own

Hawaiian Quilt

HTA / Tor Johnson

awaiian women of yesteryear developed the signature style of Hawaiian quilting that’s characterized by radially symmetric appliqué patterns. Motifs feature flora, legends and Hawaiian history and appliqué designs are made from a single cut on folded FABRIC & QUILTING fabric. Stitches generally follow the DELIGHTS >fabricandquiltingdelights.com contours of the appliqué design. 74-5599 LUHIA ST Fabric and Quilting Delights, formerly known as Fabric Gift Shoppe, KAILUA-KONA MAP C:D3 is a one-stop shop for sewing fun with 808 329 8177 fabric prints, quilt patterns, kits, notions OPEN MON-SAT and “Kona Cotton.” Prints include KILAUEA KREATIONS Hawaiian, Asian, African, Ukrainian, >kilaueakreations.com 680 MANONO HILO MAP E:D12 Christmas and kids, plus designers, 808 961 1100 \ VOLCANO RD batiks, bark cloths, tapa and palaka. Home of the annual Quilt Challenge, VOLCANO VILLAGE MAP F:C18 808 967 8090 Kilauea Kreations inspires shoppers with Hawaiian quilts, quilting supplies, QUILT PASSIONS quilt patterns, fabric and notions. If you >quiltpassions.net need a little help, inquire about classes KING KAMEHAMEHA MALL KUAKINI HWY KAILUA-KONA or talk to the knowledgeable staff for MAP C:B5 some pointers. 808 329 7475 \ OPEN MON-SAT Quilt Passions brings out your passion for Hawaiian quilts with readymade quilts, quilt accessories and an “expert in residence” to assist with questions. Find beautiful batik fabrics and patterns by local designers. Knitting and crocheting projects, counted cross stitch, classes and sewing machines available.

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74 shopping / buying coffee

Bottoms up with

HTA / Tor Johnson

he Big Isle’s gourmet coffees are grounds for celebration! Kona coffee is grown in the North and South Kona Districts while Ka‘u coffee is named after its large, sprawling southern district. These awardwinning, regional coffees are hand-picked when red-ripe and carefully milled, dried and roasted to ensure quality. While each grower contributes to coffee quality through

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Big Isle Coffee farming techniques, processing steps also contribute to the taste and aroma of coffee. When buying coffee, read labels. Kona Coffee “blends” are only required to contain at least 10 percent Kona coffee. Also note that coffee labeled as “Hawaiian” can be sourced from anywhere in the state. Peaberry coffee, which makes up about five percent of the crop, is coffee made from coffee cherries that contain

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Farm tours are offered by some producers see page 32

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only one bean—instead of the usual two. This unique, soughtafter coffee has its own flavor profile and is sold at a premium by producers. The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture established a coffee-grading standard to distinguish the quality of green Kona coffee; the top grade is Kona Extra Fancy, followed by Kona Fancy, Kona Number One and Kona Prime. Some coffee brands include these grades on packaging. Farm and processing tours are offered by some producers; see page 32. The Kona Coffee & Tea Company grows coffee at two locations along the famed Kona Coffee Belt and is a winner of the prestigious Kona Coffee Cupping Competition at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. The company’s family controls the entire process of the awardwinning, estate coffee: farm, mill, roast and brew. Purchase their coffee—along with fresh, local and seasonal gifts—in

Kailua-Kona at the Kona Coast Shopping Center and Honokohau Plaza. Kona Mountain Coffee not only sells 100 percent Kona coffee, it also roasts it on location and lets you see gourmet chocolates being made. Sample both, along with mac nuts, while browsing for souvenirs. A seven-time finalist in the prestigious Kona Cupping Competition at the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, the Kona coffee produced at this estate is a must-taste! Cherry Hill Estate Coffee offers Cherry Hill Estate coffee grown on a 30-acre farm at a 2400-foot elevation in Captain Cook. Sample varieties of their 100 percent Kona coffee to purchase your favorite—the french vanillaflavored coffee is a five-year Hawaii Coffee Assoc. (HCA) winner. Ka‘u Coffee Mill offers its own brand of coffee and also provides processing services

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Kona Coffee & Tea Company for a host of farmers and their brands in the massive Ka‘u District. The award-winning Ka‘u Coffee Mill brand has recently been recognized by both the Specialty Coffee Association of America and the statewide HCA. In addition to offering different roasts, the brand provides discriminating shoppers with a choice of three processing methods that affects the coffee’s flavor profile: washed, semi-washed and natural.

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Lu‘au • Dinner Shows • Entertainment & more!

Enjoy an island

Bamboo Restaurant

Hawai‘i’s best on a plate

Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine (HRC) was born 22 years ago in 1991 when a group of 12 island chefs experimented with food concepts and developed what is now recognized worldwide as HRC. Eastern and western culinary traditions were combined to create unique Pacific-inspired dishes that incorporated locally grown and raised products from island farmers, plus the freshest seafood from the Pacific Ocean. The 12 original pioneers of Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine are chefs Sam Choy, Roger Dikon, Mark Ellman, Beverly Gannon, Jean-Marie Josselin, George Mavrothalassitis, Peter Merriman, Amy Ferguson Ota, Philippe Padovani, Gary Strehl, Alan Wong, and Roy Yamaguchi. Restaurants offering HRC include Huggo’s in Kailua-Kona, Bamboo Restaurant, plus Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill and Merriman’s in Waimea.

dining experience that engages all the senses: visual appeal, tantalizing aromas, and of course, scrumptious flavors.

Made fresh daily Any day that begins with a hot cup of coffee and a freshly baked pastry is a good one. Pick up fresh-baked breads, croissants, pastries and pies, or deli sandwiches, quiche and sweet desserts for a picnic on a whitesand beach, along the hiking trail or to enjoy while on the road. Saving something sweet for a late-night bite doesn’t hurt either.

Ocean views, manta rays & more

Smart and contemporary, Rays on the Bay offers patrons a relaxing and intimate ambiance for dining, enjoying cocktails and live entertainment. It’s also the only restaurant with views of giant manta rays due to Rays’ location atop the cliffs of Keauhou Bay. Savor dishes that incorporate fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Try a handcrafted cocktail or signature mai tai. Happy Hour is 9-10:30 p.m.

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Bamboo Restaurant

awai‘i offers all your favorite foods (and then some), but with an island-style twist. Here’s to expanding our tastebuds while enjoying the things that make it “local”! For casual, yet elegant, dinner and cocktails on the water’s edge in Kailua Village, Huggo’s has been THE place to go since 1969. The award-winning restaurant is known for innovative fresh fish offerings, teriyaki steak, guava-braised baby back ribs, house-made pastas and salads. Enjoy live music on weekends and an expanded menu. A must: try a handcrafted cocktail

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concocted with house-made ingredients! Enjoy dinner for breakfast or breakfast for dinner at Ken’s House of Pancakes—it’s totally up to you. You can’t go wrong with the Sweet Bread French Toast made with Portuguese sweet bread, BBQ Kalua Pig Sandwich, or how about the Lup Cheong Omelette? It’s a spicy, sweet Chinese sausage prepared

Ken’s House of Pancakes Huggo’s in an omelette. Also try the Kalua Pig & Kabbage, Teri Beef Hoagie or the popular Oxtail Stew. Lots more on the menu! Bamboo Restaurant serves up Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine such as its tender, smoked pork from the imu in its Kalua

Pork Quesadilla. Or savor the Kohala Cordon & Kalua entree: oven-baked macadamia nut crusted organic chicken breasts wrapped around smokey kalua pork and Swiss cheese that’s topped with a lilikoi mustard glaze. Yummy in your tummy!

food with local flair HUGGO’S >huggos.com 75-5828 KAHAKAI RD KAILUA-KONA MAP C:C15 808 329 1493 \ OPEN DAILY

KEN’S HOUSE OF PANCAKES >kenshouseofpancakes.com JUNCTION OF HWYS 11 & 19 HILO MAP E:E14 \ 808 935 8711 OPEN 24 HOURS DAILY

WHAT’S A LOCO MOCO? Islanders enjoy this thoroughly local meal any time of day. Variations exist, but it’s essentially white rice topped with a hambuger patty, fried egg and brown gravy.

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Can you

NAME THAT FISH?

hoosing the right fish from the menu is like selecting fine wineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;each has its own taste, aroma and texture. People eat twice as much seafood in Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i as the U.S. per capita national average. What does that mean to you? Every restaurant has fresh fish on the menu with a not-so-familiar Hawaiian name. See if you can name any of the favorites pictured. Answers below.

Soft and moist with a delicate flavor, it can be baked, steamed or sauteed.

2 Fresh fish are caught off the shores of the Hawaiian Islands

Popular with chefs, it has a juicy, rich flavor with a roast pork-like aroma. Texture is very tender.

This fish is tasty without any seasoning. It has a delicate, slightly fruity flavor and a subtle aroma. Texture is succulent and meaty.

This delicately flavored fish has a tender texture perfectly suited for baking, poaching and sauteing.

Whether fried, broiled, grilled or poached, fresh is best!

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lu‘au

id you know that in You’ll never ancient Hawai‘i, men and forget a women were forbidden to eat together? However, in 1819, King Kamehameha II put an end to the kapu (law or rule), which then allowed everyone to gather and enjoy their meals. Thus the lu‘au was born. At a lu‘au, no one is a stranger, and all are welcomed with the spirit of aloha. It’s a time to enjoy Hawaiian cultural activities and performances, a grand feast and creating new friendships. Presented by Traditions Hawaii and the renown musical Lim family, Mauna Kea Beach MAUNA KEA BEACH LUAU Luau headlines a spectacular >maunakeabeachhotel.com fire knife dance and includes MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL KOHALA COAST performances by the awardMAP A:E6 \ 808 882 5707 winning hula halau, Na Lei 6-8:30PM TUESDAY & FRIDAY ‘O Kaholoku. The incredible buffet offers 30 scrumptious WHAT’S AN IMU? food choices that include the A traditional way of cooking underground highlight—savory kalua pig, using heated native hardwood and smoked in the underground basaltic stones to conduct heat with banana and ti leaves lining the walls. imu (oven).

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