Free for the Asking: Coffee in Hawaii

Grab a cup of caffeine and hit the road with the Kona Coffee Country Driving Tour brochure. It maps out a route on Hawaii’s Big Island that includes about 50 farms and shops and a couple of museums devoted to the roasted beans. Many farms offer tours and samples, and several have B&Bs; on site. Call (800) 648- 2441 or visit www.konacoffeefest.com for an online version of the brochure (click on “Driving Tour”) and facts on the 32nd annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, Nov. 1-10.