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Big-island travel - advice needed.
Hi Guys and Gals,
I am thinking of visiting the Hawaii big island for a 4 day trip. (I initially thought its too little a time, but since I've been to Kauai and Maui for 2 weeks just an year back, I would probably not need to spend any time to absorb the hawaiian culture this time. Besides I have holiday constraints...) My plan is to arrive in Kona and see a some big attractions. I am not a beach person, and except for a few hours of snorkeling I would prefer checking out some nature, the volcano etc. in the rest of the 3.5 days I've got. Can anyone make some recommendations for the places of interest? Which place is ideal to stay : Kona or Hilo? Would I need a 4wheel-drive to visit any of the key attractions? Any pointers to not-so-commercial URLs are welcome. Thanks, Drizzy |
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Big-island travel - advice needed.
"DRIZAII" wrote in message om... My plan is to arrive in Kona and see a some big attractions. I am not a beach person, and except for a few hours of snorkeling I would prefer checking out some nature, the volcano etc. in the rest of the 3.5 days I've got. Can anyone make some recommendations for the places of interest? Which place is ideal to stay : Kona or Hilo? Would I need a 4wheel-drive to visit any of the key attractions? Any pointers to not-so-commercial URLs are welcome. There are relatively few places to stay in Hilo, which gets lots of rain. Kona is the most reliable place for sun in all Hawaii. There are a number of places to stay up and down the Kona coast. Places of interest: Volcanoes National Park, Hamakua coast drive and botanical garden, Puuhonoa o Honaunau (Old Hawaiians place of refuge, now a state park). Marianne |
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Big-island travel - advice needed.
On Saturday 03 January 2004 02:14, DRIZAII wrote:
I am thinking of visiting the Hawaii big island for a 4 day trip. (I initially thought its too little a time, but since I've been to Kauai and Maui for 2 weeks just an year back, I would probably not need to spend any time to absorb the hawaiian culture this time. Besides I have holiday constraints...) My plan is to arrive in Kona and see a some big attractions. I am not a beach person, and except for a few hours of snorkeling I would prefer checking out some nature, the volcano etc. in the rest of the 3.5 days I've got. Can anyone make some recommendations for the places of interest? City of Refuge. Hulihee Palace (It's right in Kailua on Alii Blvd.) South Point -- the most southern place in the US. Mauna Kea, but it's a most of the day trip. Waipio Valley -- take the tour down into the valley. And do visit Hilo (a quaint little place and my girl friend's hometown), and its Tsunami Museum, Banyan Drive, and Lilioukalani Park. There's a lot more to see, but you don't have the time. Which place is ideal to stay : Kona or Hilo? Kona-side. Hilo gets too much rain -- 135 in/yr average. Double that up the hill side in the Panaewa Rainforest. Kona is the "dry", good weather side of the island. Would I need a 4wheel-drive to visit any of the key attractions? Only if you want to drive yourself into Waipio Valley. Any pointers to not-so-commercial URLs are welcome. www.konaweb.com -- Stefan Patric NoLife Polymath Group |
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Big-island travel - advice needed.
"Ken" wrote in message
... (DRIZAII) wrote in news:d17b26b5.0401030214.5a9c7161 @posting.google.com: Can anyone make some recommendations for the places of interest? Which place is ideal to stay : Kona or Hilo? Hilo is closer to the rain forests. The terrain around Kona is more barren. Hilo gets more rain. Kona can get really hot during the summer. Compared to places like Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, Kona doesn't get hot in the summer as it rarely reaches 90 degrees. KM -- (-:alohacyberian:-) At my website there are 3000 live cameras or visit NASA, play games, read jokes, send greeting cards & connect to CNN news, NBA, the White House, Academy Awards or learn all about Hawaii, Israel and mo http://keith.martin.home.att.net/ |
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Big-island travel - advice needed.
"DRIZAII" wrote in message
om... Hi Guys and Gals, I am thinking of visiting the Hawaii big island for a 4 day trip. (I initially thought its too little a time, but since I've been to Kauai and Maui for 2 weeks just an year back, I would probably not need to spend any time to absorb the hawaiian culture this time. Besides I have holiday constraints...) My plan is to arrive in Kona and see a some big attractions. I am not a beach person, and except for a few hours of snorkeling I would prefer checking out some nature, the volcano etc. in the rest of the 3.5 days I've got. Can anyone make some recommendations for the places of interest? Which place is ideal to stay : Kona or Hilo? Would I need a 4wheel-drive to visit any of the key attractions? Any pointers to not-so-commercial URLs are welcome. Thanks, Drizzy You are invited to visit my Big Island of Hawaii webpage which offers many points of interest, things to do, places to see, activities as well as accommodations including volcano cabins, bed and breakfast locations, cottages on coffee plantations, etc. It's at: http://keith.martin.home.att.net/page9B.html - where you'll find no advertising, no cookies, no pop-ups and nothing for sale. I'm sure if you spend 4 days on the Big Island, you'll vow to come again for a longer stay. Bon voyage! KM -- (-:alohacyberian:-) At my website there are 3000 live cameras or visit NASA, play games, read jokes, send greeting cards & connect to CNN news, NBA, the White House, Academy Awards or learn all about Hawaii, Israel and mo http://keith.martin.home.att.net/ |
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