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“Perfect Location, Walking distance to town, Wonderfully appointed Condo”

Hale Kona Kai Condominiums

5 of 5 stars
mjhamilton1
Portland, OR
Dec 8, 2009

We stayed in unit 412 November 9th through 15th. The view is breathtaking and the location is within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The condo is stocked with everything you will need...more

“Nice little bar with good food”

Kokonutz Bar & Grill

4 of 5 stars
Pollock06
Long Beach
Dec 8, 2009

We stopped here for a quick bite to eat. The bar may not look like much from the outside, or the inside, but the food was good, the beer was on happy hour and the service was really good. There's...more

“This was my second time back and it still blew me away”

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu

5 of 5 stars
Allegra57
NYC area
Dec 7, 2009

I love this resort! The hotel totally has the aloha vibe. My husband and I first came on our honeymoon, and just returned for our three year anniversary. (I have a great husband, what can I...more

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