Calling all morning people! If you are on Hawai’i’s Big Island for an inward escape, leave the sunset loungers behind. Follow the Hawaiian sunrise for an unforgettable yoga or meditation session. To feel Hawai’i’s inherent energy, you need only sit quietly wrapped in the dramatic beauty of the landscape. In planning your island journey, time the …
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Posts Categorized: Beaches
Summer Solstice – Hawaiian Getaway
Great News from Holualoa Inn on The Big Island! It’s summer in Hawaii and if you haven’t booked a vacation yet, here are some enticing reasons why Holualoa Inn should be the destination of your next Hawaiian getaway. Trip Advisor has awarded us their prestigious Certificate of Excellence! We are both proud and humble to …
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Fishing Hawaiian Style
So you want to fish in Hawaii? Kona offers world class sport fishing and there are numerous charter boats to choose from, all operating out of Honokohau harbor. As you head out to sea, it’s worth recognizing the connection and the traditions locals have with fishing. For Hawaiians, fishing is a spiritual act, and the methods …
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The Hawaiian Honu – Symbol of Wisdom and Good Luck
When snorkeling at Kahalu’u on the Big Island of Hawaii, or hiking the coastal trails at Kaloko–Honokohao National Historical Park north of Kona, you will likely be graced by the presence of the Hawaiian Honu, or Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). Green sea turtles are the only sea turtles known to bask or sunbathe and …
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Explore Big Island Hawaii Beaches from Holualoa Inn
The Big Island of Hawaii boasts 266 miles of shoreline and over 80 beaches, including some of the most picturesque and varied of all the Hawaiian Islands. Take your pick from white, black or green sand beaches, and a range in experience from remote and off-the-beaten track, to centrally located and chock full of activities. …
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Best Beaches in Kona
The Big Island may not have as many white sand beaches as O‘ahu, but you if you know where to go, you can find some of the most pristine beaches in the entire state right here on the leeward side of Hawai‘i Island. Makalawena Beach One of the most breathtaking beaches in Kona, Makalawena is …
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