Find Old Hawaii Peace on Big Isle - Wailea - Hakalau
Posted on August 25, 2008 - Filed Under Big Island, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
On the Big Island of Hawaii at mile marker 15 north of Hilo, you must make a choice: left to Wailea or right to Hakalau. Hakalau is the postal address, but Wailea is a true ghost town. Both represent the kind of Old Hawaii you advise people to visit right away because it’s likely to […]
Read More..>>Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, Big Island
Posted on August 20, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Big Island, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is the only tropical zoo in the United States and shouldn’t be missed during your Big Island vacation.
You will encounter a variety of rainforest animals and endangered Hawaiian animals, such as a white Bengal tiger, spider monkeys, lemurs, nene geese (the Hawaiian State bird), and over 80 other animal species.
The Panaewa […]
St. Peter’s Church - The Little Blue Church
Posted on August 13, 2008 - Filed Under Big Island, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Adjacent to Kahalu’u Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is St. Peter’s Church, locally known as “The Little Blue Church”. This is the most photographed church in the State of Hawaii.
The rich history the St. Peter’s is fascinating and takes longer to tell than a tour of its Spartan interior and dozen pews.
Originally built in 1880 […]
Kahaluu Beach Snorkeling
Posted on August 11, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Big Island, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Kahaluu is one of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island. Fed by a fresh water spring, up to 10 million gallons per day. These waters are almost always calm, with colorful corals, rock formations, and 100+ species of fish.
Swim with huge schools of colorful fish and green sea turtles in these protected waters; […]
Kahalu’u Beach
Posted on August 6, 2008 - Filed Under Beaches, Big Island, Islands | Leave a Comment
Kahaluu Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii, is well visited because of the calm, protected waters - perfect for families and kids. Because of its popularity, parking can be hard to find, so come early!
The shallow, clear waters are abundant with sea life. Shady trees surround this beautiful sandy beach. Facilities include a pavilion, […]
Ahalanui Pool
Posted on July 7, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Big Island, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Ahalanui Pool is the Big Island’s spa and infinity pool to the ocean. This ocean pool has only a low man-made seawall separating it from the rest of the Pacific ocean. But there’s some other magic happening below the pool’s surface.
Even though the thermal pool in Ahalanui Park has a little connection to the […]
Norio’s Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Posted on July 2, 2008 - Filed Under Big Island, Restaurants | Leave a Comment
This new upscale sushi bar and restaurant at The Fairmont Orchid features master sushi chef Norio Yamamoto, who trained in Tokyo and most recently worked at the sushi bar at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Maui.
Norio’s Sushi Bar & Restaurant is located on the Kohala Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii.
His menu reflects a reverence […]
Kanaloa at Kona - Big Island Luxury
Posted on June 6, 2008 - Filed Under Big Island, Hotels & Resorts | 1 Comment
Kanaloa at Kona is situated on the Big Island of Hawaii’s southwest coast, 5 miles south of Kailua-Kona Village.
This beautifully groomed condominium resort provides serene oceanfront living. Whales and dolphins can be spotted offshore in winter.
These big, comfortable, well-managed, and spacious vacation condos border the rocky coast beside Keauhou Bay, 6 miles south of Kailua-Kona.
The resort […]
Hilton Waikoloa Village - Hawaiian Luxury
Posted on May 30, 2008 - Filed Under Big Island, Hotels & Resorts | Leave a Comment
On the nine-mile long stretch of sunny Kohala Coast, Hilton provides the ultimate luxury resort - The Hilton Waikoloa Village. There is no other hotel like it in Hawaii.
This 62-acre resort has everything: a 4-acre swimming and snorkeling lagoon, 3 freshwater swimming pools, sun-drenched beach, interactive dolphin encounter program, more than 7 million dollars in art, waterfalls, […]
Kohala Sports Club & Spa
Posted on May 29, 2008 - Filed Under Big Island, Spas | Leave a Comment
Aloha, welcome and relax … at the luxurious Kohala Sports Club & Spa at Hilton Waikoloa Village.
This luxury spa is where the ancient healing powers of Hawaii infuse the Pacific’s most luxurious, well-appointed spa facility. It’s a wonderful treat of relaxation, rejuvenation and recovering of one’s essential vitality.
Overlooking the tranquil blue waters of Waiulua Bay, the […]
