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Why We Host Our Private Whale Watch & Sunset Cruise

Kona, Big Island of Hawai‘i By Kai Ioh and Emil KnyshKai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in resort and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. A Year That Began on the Right...

January 20, 2026

Humpback Whales, Kona, and the Sanctuary That Protects Them

By Kai Ioh and KE TEAM HawaiiKai Ioh is a luxury real estate advisor based in Kona, Hawai‘i, specializing in resort and ultra-high-net-worth markets across the Big Island. Key Takeaways Each winter, humpback whales return to t...

January 18, 2026

Kilauea Volcano 101: Location and Safety

Kīlauea Volcano Activity on the Big Island: What Recent Eruptions Mean for Residents and Visitors

January 13, 2026

Broke 80 After 10 Years | Big Island Golf Life

Kai Ioh | December, 2025 I hated golf until I moved to Hawai‘i and had no intention of playing the sport. But Hawai‘i’s golf environment changed me. Maybe it’s the views, or maybe, as I’ve seasoned and matured, I’ve come to app...

December 12, 2025

The Coconut Surprise: What I Didn’t Know Living 25 Years in Hawaii

By Kai Ioh | November 2025 During my recent trip to Maui for REALM ELEVATE, I had a surprisingly unique experience: learning about coconuts.Yes, coconuts! You’d think that after nearly 25 years of living in Hawaii, I’d be an expert on the...

November 14, 2025

Crafted by Hand, Preserved by Heart: Kona Coffee’s Japanese Legacy

Kai Ioh | November 2025 What does a cup of Kona coffee mean to you? For many, it's a taste of Hawaii, smooth, rich, and world-renowned. But for those of us who call the Big Island home, it's more than just a luxury brand. It's a living tr...

November 13, 2025

The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival 2025: Nov 7th – Nov 16th

Kai Ioh | Oct 2025 The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival is more than just an annual event—it's a deeply cherished tradition celebrating one of Kona’s most iconic crops, Kona coffee. For me, it holds even deeper meaning, as it provided the f...

October 16, 2025

Where the Past and the Future Meet: Kamakahonu, a Living Legacy in Kailua Bay

By Kai Ioh | October 2025 The 2025 IRONMAN World Championship has come and gone, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments here on the Big Island. Mahalo to every athlete, volunteer, and supporter who made it a success. If you’ve fo...

October 14, 2025

Kona Ironman 2025: A Historic Race Before Big Changes in 2026

Kai Ioh | September 2025 Every October, our usually sleepy seaside town of Kailua-Kona transforms into the global capital of endurance. The Ironman World Championship returns this year on October 11, 2025, welcoming nearly 3,000 of the world�...

September 22, 2025

Hawaiian Avocados: A Local Treasure of 200+ Varieties

By Kai Ioh | September, 2025 When most people think of avocados, they picture the familiar Hass variety stacked in supermarkets. What many don’t realize is that most of those Hass are picked early, then artificially ripened before reaching...

September 20, 2025

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