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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Waialea Beach, Big Island Hawaii
Many people choose to split their time on Big Island between the Hilo and Kona sides. Our itinerary was already crazy because we would be visiting three different islands so we wanted to keep everything as simple as possible, just … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, beach 69, bee, big island, birding, blonde, blonde bee, bumble bee, coconut, golden bee, hawaii, hilo, kona, pahoa, paradise, saddle rd, saddle road, sunset, swim, travel, vacation, Waialea, Waialea Beach
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Waipi’o Valley, Big Island Hawaii
Similar to the south section of Big Island, the north is remote, rural, peaceful. The big draw of the north is the view of striking Waipi’o Valley [Hwy. 240 west to Kukuihaele – the road comes to a dead end … Continue reading
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Tagged bandana, beach, big island, black sand beach, discovery, Fun, hawaii, hidden, hike, horse, magic, nature, river, strenuous, trail, travel, tsunami, view, waipio, waipio valley, waterfall
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‘Akaka Falls, Big Island Hawaii
See a stunning waterfall and brilliantly beautiful natural scenes while walking comfortably on a smooth path? Yes please. A visit to ‘Akaka Falls [875 Akaka Falls Road, Honomu, HI 96728] is what I call a seriously fancy nature walk. Even … Continue reading
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Tagged 'akaka falls, akaka, big island, big kahuna, coconut, fancy, farm stand, flora, fresh fruit, hawaii, hilo, kahuna, kahuna falls, local, nature, path, peacock, pineapple, state park, trail, travel, view, vista, waipio, waipio valley, waterfall, wildflower
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Green Sand Beach & South Point, Big Island Hawaii
There are only four green sand beaches in the world and one of them happens to be on Big Island, Hawaii. It is named Papakolea Beach [On Hwy. 11 between the 69 and 70 mile markers, find the signed South … Continue reading
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Tagged antarctica, beach, big island, crab, four wheel drive, green sand, green sand beach, green sea turtle, hawaii, hike, honu, iced coffee, ka lae, lava, lava rock, nature, ocean, olivine, Papakolea, Papakolea beach, punalu'u bake shop, Punalu‘u, sand castle, sand crab, sea turtle, south point, southern most spot, southern most spot in america, switchback, trail, travel, turtle
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Punalu’u Bake Shop, Big Island Hawaii
Malasadas are an awesome Portuguese donut which became extremely popular in Hawaiian culture. If you’ve never had one, you must try! Our first time gorging on these tasty morsels was on the island of Oahu at Leonard’s, a bakery renowned … Continue reading
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Tagged bakery, big island, breakfast, dessert, green sand beach, hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, koi, leonards, lilikoi, live music, lizard, malasada, muskrat love, national park, oahu, punalu'u bake shop, punalu'u black sand beach, Punalu‘u, Punalu’u Beach, southern most, travel, ukelele, volcanoes
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Volcano Winery, Volcano Hawaii
Volcano red, macadamia nut honey, and Hawaiian guava grape. With names like those, who wouldn’t want to taste some fruity wine while in paradise? The vibe at Volcano Winery [35 Piimauna Dr, Volcano, HI 96785 10-530] is classy, yet laid … Continue reading
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Tagged art, cheese, cheese and crackers, grape, grapes, green sand beach, guava, hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, honey, macadamia, macadamia nut, tea, tea infused, tea infused wine, travel, volcano, volcano red, Volcano Winery, wine, wine tasting, winery, wino
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Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Volcano Hawaii
Orchids are one of the most exceptional and exotic blossoms I have encountered in life. I love how such a bold and vibrant flower pops out of a slender mundane stem. My love began when I went to the orchid … Continue reading
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Tagged Akatsuka, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, big island, blossom, botanical garden, bronx, bronx botanical garden, chocolate, exotic, flower, flowers in their hair, garden, hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, orchid, orchid garden, senses, smell, travel, volcano
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Punalu‘u Beach, Big Island Hawaii
Funny thing about this beach. There are so many wonderful elements, but tanning and swimming aren’t at the top of the list! Punalu‘u Beach [Hwy 11 Island of Hawaii, HI 96777] has some of the blackest sand I have ever … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, black sand, black sand beach, geese, green sand beach, green sea turtle, hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, honu, lilies, nature, palm tree, pond, Punalu‘u, Punalu’u Beach, sea turtle, south point, turtle
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How to spend a day in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is simply a must when on the Big Island. It is incredible to be in the presence of an active volcano and such diverse awe inspiring nature. Pele the Hawaiian fire goddess lives here, so … Continue reading
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