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 From grain to grapes, many farmers and growers celebrate the fall harvest.  In our beautiful 50th State, fall (August through December, depending on weather conditions) is harvest season for Kona Coffee. Coffee is connection, conversation and the original flavorful and aromatic energy drink.   On the practical side, it's also an economic mainstay of Kona, where farmers … [Read more...] about Kona Coffee Harvest ~ 2018

Sustainable Tourism has been a popular concept in the travel media lately. We are glad to see this, as it is important to many travelers.  At Dolphin Bay Vacation Rentals, we are committed to protecting and caring for the environment through the use of earth-friendly materials and best practices. We believe it is especially important to care for the land and sea because we … [Read more...] about Sustainable Tourism Hawaiian Style

Unlike the more familiar Hawaiian flowers such as Ginger, Bird of Paradise, Anthurium, Hibiscus, and Plumeria (all either introduced or cultivated) the official flower of the Big Island is a native - the red Ohi'a Lehua. Legend has it that one day Pele met a handsome warrior named Ohi'a and she asked him to marry her.  Ohi'a, however, was already in love with Lehua.  Pele was … [Read more...] about Ohi’a Lehua – Flower of the Big Isle

Because of the recent activity of Kilauea Volcano we wanted to share the following article from the Coffee Times blog, written by Betty Fullard-Leo, that tells the story of Madame Pele.  Mahalo to the Coffee Times. Described as "She-Who-Shapes-The-Sacred-Land" in ancient Hawaiian chants, the volcano goddess, Pele, was passionate, volatile, and capricious. In modern times, Pele … [Read more...] about Madame Pele – Goddess of Fire

The Merrie Monarch Festival is a week-long cultural event held in Hilo, Hawai'i each spring. It features an internationally acclaimed hula competition, arts fair, hula shows and parade in Hilo town. The Merrie Monarch Festival endeavors to maintain and perpetuate the history and culture of Hawai'i to ensure that their unique traditions will continue to flourish. "Hula is the … [Read more...] about The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival and Cultural Event