News from the Big Island

carole — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:22:59 +0000

May 31, 2009–Kahalu’u Bay

This weekend, we ventured down to Kahalu’u Bay. We have just added two new condos to our vacation rental program which are located at the Beach Villas at Kahalu’u and needed some pictures for the website listing. The vog’s still here , but, as the pictures attest, the scenery in Kona is second to none. Check out the Honu pictures and videos which were taken from the overhang at the Outrigger Hotel. They are beautiful creatures and amazingly graceful! The last video is of Ka’aloa Beach, commonly referred to as Magic Sands. All of these pictures and videos were taken today.

: Kahalu’u Bay Lifeguard House

Kahalu'u Bay Beautiful Water

Nice Colors!

Lush Vegetation

Red Hibiscus

Honu

Kahalu'u Bay looking south

St. Peter's Church at Kahalu'u Bay

Heiau

Watch a Swimming Honu:

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Boogie Board at Magic Sands (Ka’aloa Beach Park):

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May 23, 2009–Kailua Bay

This weekend was the opening competition of the Big Island paddling season at the Kailua-Kona pier at Kailua Bay. It was a beautiful day with blue skies and crystal clear water.

Getting ready to launch

Koa canoe

Close race

Beautiful Kailua Bay in Kona

Kolea 16-B

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:27:13 +0000

Unit 16B is PARADISE!! The owner has taken great care in making sure that the unit is well decorated and equipped to reflect the island style that we all love. As soon as you walk in the condo invites you to kick off your shoes and relax! You will LOVE the island decor, I can’t stress this enough. Unit 16B is on the 2nd floor and the coveted corner unit so you enjoy windows all around. Open them up! The clean ocean breezes will make you forget that there’s air conditioning. The kitchen has everything you need, very clean utensils, just bring your own food. Don’t forget the spacious lanai with the grill, you won’t want to eat inside. Lots of extra pillows in the closet, air beds, even a playpen for the baby! You won’t get this at the Hilton down the road that’s for sure! Head for the pool at night, see the stars then run over to the lava hot tub…. you won’t regret it. My little niece enjoyed the pool made just for kids especially. Nearby lots of shops and restaurants, Macaroni Grill was great. Overall, I give this place a high 2 thumbs up with a “will DEFINITELY be back” kind of review. MUCH MAHALO for a wonderful time!!