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Floating Lanterns and Sacred Moments: Honoring Loved Ones at Fairmont Orchid

By Kai Ioh | September 2025 There are many beautiful events on the Big Island, but few feel as sacred and deeply human as the Floating Lantern Ceremony held each summer at the Fairmont Orchid’s Coconut Grove. This year’s gathering, hosted...

September 2, 2025

Merriman’s: The Restaurant That Connects Hawaii, One Island at a Time

Kai Ioh | August, 2025 If you’ve ever wondered whether a single restaurant can capture the essence of all the Hawaiian Islands, the answer might be Merriman’s. Founded in the quiet upcountry town of Waimea on the Big Island, Merriman’s...

August 20, 2025

From Kona to Kakaako: A Honolulu Day Trip with a Big Island Vision

Kai Ioh | August 2025 This post continues the reflection from my previous blog on island hopping between the Hawaiian Islands. If you are new to Hawaii, it’s worth revisiting how easy it is to visit other islands for business or for pleasu...

August 19, 2025

Island Hopping from the Big Island: A Local’s Guide to Quick Escapes

Kai Ioh | August 2025 Because we live on islands, hopping between the Hawaiian islands becomes second nature. For many of my clients, and me personally, island hopping isn’t just a getaway. It’s part of everyday life. Whether I’m headin...

August 17, 2025

More Than Neighbors: How Community, Culture, and Connection Shape Longevity on Hawaii’s Big Island

By Kai Ioh | July, 2025 The Science: Community and Longevity Hawaii consistently ranks among the top states for longevity. The reasons are deeper than just climate or healthy food. Research like the Blue Zones studies shows that strong soci...

July 16, 2025

Lāhainā Noon: Hawaii’s “Zero Shadow Day” and the Sun’s Cruel Beauty

By Kai Ioh | July 2025 The Day the Sun Stands Still: Lāhainā Noon in Hawaii What if you could stand in the sun, look down, and see your shadow simply disappear? Twice a year in Hawaii, the impossible becomes reality. It’s called Lāhain...

July 15, 2025

Where Did the Lychee Go This Year?

By Kai Ioh | July 2025 If you’ve been wondering why there’s been no mention of lychee this year… you’re not the only one. Every summer, Jason Farm’s lychee trees are so heavy with fruit it’s almost comical—branches sagging under...

July 13, 2025

Why the Big Island’s Beaches are the Best in America

Every year, beach lovers across the U.S. tune in to see who tops the list. Since 1991, Dr. Beach - a.k.a. Dr. Stephen Leatherman -has ranked the top 10 beaches in the country based on water quality, sand softness, safety, and environmental st...

June 26, 2025

SOLD: The Panorama – 76-881 N Pueo Place ($3.1M) : Why Elevation Matters in Kona Real Estate

SOLD on June 19, 2025. This was classic case of good market knowledge, disclosure strategy and Compass magic all coming together. More to follow with new case study blog soon. The Panorama - What Is the Perfect Elevation? After more th...

June 20, 2025

Playing Nanea, Hawaii’s #1 Course

Every year, Golf Digest publishes its list of Hawaii’s top 20 golf courses. *Drum roll….* Once again, Nanea Golf Club on the Big Island has claimed the coveted No.1 spot, a position it’s held since 2013! I recently had the rare opportun...

June 13, 2025

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