26 Nov 2024

Arnott’s Lodge Thanksgiving Celebration in 2024

Travelbig island, budget, hawaii, Hilo, hostel, Mauna Kea, tours, travel, Volcano

Aloha, this is Doug Arnott updating our Blog and apologizing for such a big gap since Christmas 2023. So much has happened that time flew and here we are with word that a major East and Gulf coast Dock Strike was avoided but that workers will get $62 an hour. On the other side of the world we await anxiously to see Israel's response to Iran's attack and how that situation and Ukraine play out and what impact it may have on Tourism. These things matter to travelers as airports can descend into Chaos when a destination is impacted by…

21 Nov 2023

By Doug Arnott

Happy Thanksgiving from Arnott’s Lodge

Arnott's Updateshawaii, Hilo, Mauna Kea, Vacation

Aloha to all prospective and past guests. As we approach Thanksgiving 2023 we are truly blessed to be here in Hilo Hawaii in such a beautiful area and having had enough recent rain to keep all the vegetation green while most of the State is experiencing drought. This past year has seen ongoing changes and evolution in furnishings in our open areas as well as major changes in Landscaping and beautification of neighboring areas under our care. New guests will experience the beauty of our area and proximity of nearby Beach Parks while our many repeat guests and Educational Groups will…

06 Oct 2023

By Sarah Garcia

Throwback to ’95

Adventure, Hawaii, Travel, Volcanobudget, hawaii, Hilo, Mauna Kea, mountain, tours

This past week we were given a gift in the form of several photos of Arnott's Lodge and our Mauna Kea tour all the way back from 1995! We want to say a special thank you to Geerten Kalter of Delft, Holland, for sending us his pictures. We have been in operation since 1990 and are so grateful to all the people we've met along the way. Things sure have changed! One of our original tour vehicles. You have to love the old suburban. Traveling to the summit of Mauna Kea. A view of the shadow cast by Mauna Kea…

15 Jan 2023

By Doug Arnott

2023 starts with a new Kilauea eruption

Adventure, Hawaii, Hilo, Volcanobudget, Hilo, mountain, tours, Volcano

Aloha to Arnott's Guests and future guests!This is an update to the current status of the Kilauea volcano and its eruption. As of January 10th, 2023, there is a spectacular lake of molten lava with one fountain that varies from a few to 30 feet or more in height (10m +.)The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park staff have have prepared great viewing areas that are very close to the crater and allow spectacular photography. Be aware, however, that the full show does not begin until the sun sets (currently around 6:00 p.m.) and that large crowds and long waits for parking…

05 Dec 2022

By Doug Arnott

The New Eruption of Mauna Loa

Adventure, Hawaii, Hilo, Travel, VolcanoEruption, hawaii, Hilo, lava, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, tour, Volcano, Volcano tour, Volcanoes

On the evening of November 27th at 11:30 p.m., we were just getting ready to sleep when social media became alive with news of a lurid glow over Mauna Loa and that an eruption was in progress. This announcement followed months of increased activity after years of mild tremor recorded by sensitive instruments placed at strategic points on the mountain. Of course in a very short time the Internet was flooded with pictures from 360 degrees around the mountain of very strong glow. A quick visit to ever-patient HVO research Webcams on Mauna Loa's NW corner of the Caldera Rim…

08 Jun 2021

By Doug Arnott

Doug Arnott Discusses our SUNSET and stargazing Mauna Kea tour

Adventure, Hawaii, Hilo, Travelhawaii, Hilo, laser pointer, Mauna Kea, mountain, stargazing, starshow, summit, sunset, telescopes, tour, tours, weather

Aloha guests and future guests. My Blog today is about our Mauna Kea Summit tour and why some companies advertise the use of expensive telescopes while we use a Laser Pointer, and also why our emphasis is on SUNSET and not so much on stargazing. Most people who go up Mauna Kea, have never experienced anything like this amazing adventure, nor have they experienced the clarity of our atmosphere that has you gasping in wonder with your eyes; not even with binoculars.Many realize for the first time that we are part of a highly visible VAST galaxy that looks like…

21 Mar 2021

By Doug Arnott

Visiting the Big Island during COVID

COVID, Hiloadvice, Distance learning, Distance work, hawaii, Hilo, Mauna Kea, mountain, planning, safety, traveling, Volcano, work

Aloha All Visitors reading my Blog. The problem for any destination that has a Main Feature is how to draw visitors to the Big Island when that feature is not doing its thing. The burning question is whether the destination has other charms for Visitors besides its main feature.Paris without the Eiffel Tower is still amazing Paris, Japan without Mt Fuji is still rich in culture and scenery. Many have visited Italy many times without seeing Rome or the Volcanoes.And so it is with the Big Island, or as our Visitor Bureau likes to call it, "Island of Hawaii". For a…

24 Jan 2021

By Doug Arnott

Mr. Arnott’s January Blog

COVIDaffordable, budget, clean, Distance work, Hilo, long term stay, quiet, remote work, safe, travel, wifi, work

Aloha to those joining my blog..... There is a move afoot on Oahu to encourage mainlanders who want to (individually or with family) come to Hawaii for remote work, to fulfill their dream by offering good rates for longer stays into months for qualified applicants.We recently had an experience with 30 college-age students who would have gone on overseas trips but, because of Covid, had to stay in the US. This group stayed with us for 3 months, from Sept. through Nov. last year and taught us a great deal about longer-term stays, which we have never entertained before. One…

20 Dec 2020

By Doug Arnott

A Blog by Doug Arnott, founder and owner of Arnotts

COVIDAccommodations, Adventure, affordable, budget, Camping, clean, Distance learning, Distance work, hawaii, Hilo, hostel, Hotel, Mauna Kea, peaceful, quiet, Relaxing, tours

Douglass Arnott standing in one of Arnotts guest areas. While 2020 with Covid raging around the world has presented its challenges, we find ourselves approaching Christmas with a deep appreciation for Hilo and the Big Island of Hawaii where we are based.Our small population...only 200,000 on a large island and our sense of Ohana (family) and of Kuleana (ones obligation to others) has seen us through; far better than many other places. Going into 2021 we will probably see hesitancy by our usual clients of Paddling, Hula, Soccer, Rugby, Biking, Adventure Hiking and of course our Au Pair camper groups to…

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