1) Big Island Bees – Captain Cook, Hawaii Island
Famous for their tasty Ohi’a Lehua honey found only in Hawaii. The Lehua blossom produces a white, smoothly crystallized honey. Beekeeping tours are offered with reservations but the museum has some of the most interesting honeycomb art in the world. No reservations required. Visit their website for more info. www.bigislandbees.com
2) Kahuku Farms – North Shore, Oahu:
Take a tractor-pulled ride through one of Oahu’s most beautiful farms on the North Shire and learn about the history, people, and crops if this special place. www.kahukufarms.com
3) Alii Kula Lavender Farm – Kula, Maui:
A 13.5 acre farm nestled at 4000 feet on the slopes of Haleakala is home to a variety of lavender, olive trees, hydrangea, protea, succulents and so much more. Offering the first and only Lavender Lifestyle experience on Maui. www.aklmaui.com
4) Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory- Keauhou, Kona:
Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory and Plantation Tour offers an insider view of a working cacao plantation . From growing the trees to molding each handmade delicious bar. www.ohcf.us
5) Kualoa Ranch- Kualoa, Oahu:
The Kualoa Private Nature Reserve is legendary to ancient Hawaiians and to the Hollywood film industry, and is also a working cattle ranch and farm, preserved, owned & managed by the the Morgan ‘ohana, who consider themselves stewards of the land. www.kualoa.com