Week in Kona
mgmonroe
Lived in Kona for 3 years and visit often
Sep 17, 2006
based on 11 votes
The best of Kona and the Big Island of Hawaii
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Explore locations featured in this Traveler List:
Waikoloa, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano, Papaikou, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Kamuela, Island of Hawaii
- Category: Best of
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Traveler type: Active/Outdoors, Never been before, Beachgoers
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Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Active/adventure, Tourists
- Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Tags: Kona, Volcano, Hawaii, Big Island, Waikoloa
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1. Hilton Waikoloa Village
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Ave price:
$256
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| This place is great for kids and relaxing! The pools and chance to swim with the dolphins and boat rides to rooms will amuse the younger ones. The hallways filled with eclectic art and the excellent food and beverages will keep the older folks happy. Oh yeah...great golf and water sports close by. |
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2. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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A long drive to the National Park will take you past miles of Macadamia nuts and old lava flows. Make sure you have water, flashlights and good shoes or boots. Can get cool so bring a sweater and or rain parka. Call the Eruption Update recorded message: (808) 985-6000 press 1 for daily eruption updates. http://www.nps.gov/havo |
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3. My Island Bed and Breakfast
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| Rent a cottage in the Ohia forest after your trip to the volcano you can unwind in the lush quiet forest. It gets cool at night so dress in layers. |
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4. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
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| Visit them at: http://www.htbg.com/ |
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After your stay at My Island B and B head out towards Hilo and Akaka Falls. Stop off at Akatsuka Orchids on the way.
Visit downtown Hilo. |
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6. Pacific Tsunami Museum
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7. Akaka Falls State Park
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| It used to be that you could get to the top of the falls via a trial near the parking lot. Might be closed but if you find it you will have a view that you won't soon forget. The falls from the tourist vantage point are great as well. |
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The road cuts between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea and is not to be missed. You may have to take a tour- see Hawaii Forest and Trail- to ever see this wonder because rental car companies don't allow you to take cars on this road.
My Favorite Hawaii moment was watching the moon rise from the side of Mauna Loa...do you remember how big the moon was in 'Joe Versus the Volcano'? In my memory it was that big and clear. |
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9. Hawaii Forest and Trail
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Eco tours galore. Bird lovers, stargazers and adventure seekers will find what they are looking for with HF&T!
www .hawaiiforestandtrail.com |
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10. Hapuna Beach State Park
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| On every 10 best beaches list. You might just stay here and forget the rest of the things to do on the Big Island! |
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11. Captain Cook Monument
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| Rent a Kayak in the town of Captain Cook and then go to the bottom of Napoopoo road and launch from the cement pier. You just might see Spinner Dolphins and the water is great for snorkeling. |
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Do the tourist thing on Alii Drive. Hardrock Cafe, Bubba Gump Shrimp are here of course but you might try Huggos and Jameson's By The Sea for excellent food.
For some Ono(good) local grinds(food) eat at Kona Mix Plate. |
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Compliment mgmonroe
