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Big Island See & Do

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Take me there Tuesday: Pololu Valley on Hawaii, the Big Island

  • blankSheila Beal
  • March 10, 2020
As you drive around the edge of the Kohala volcanic mountain on Highway 270, you’ll pass through multiple climates and scenic terrain. The most spectacular view of this drive is…
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Hiking through the captivating Kona Cloud Forest

  • blankSheila Beal
  • February 4, 2020
On the slopes of the Haulalai Volcano, you can find an amazing forest that almost seems to appear out of nowhere. On your way there, you may pass by fields…
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Take me there Tuesday: Hawaii Island’s Place of Refuge

  • blankSheila Beal
  • November 5, 2019
If you are visiting the Island of Hawaii (aka, the Big Island) then a stop at Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is a must. There’s so much history, culture…
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Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park on Hawaii’s Big Island

  • blankSheila Beal
  • April 9, 2019
A cultural treasure sits just five miles south of Kona International Airport — Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park. Though the setting is beautiful and worth the visit on it’s beauty…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Holei Sea Arch

  • blankSheila Beal
  • March 29, 2019
Mahalo to Travis McClure for sharing this amazing scene of Holei Sea Arch with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Travis took this photo in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii’s…
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Dolphin Experience and Snorkeling with Ali’i Ocean Tours

  • blankSheila Beal
  • March 26, 2019
Hawaii’s sea life is amazing and we love to explore it every chance we get! On our recent trip to Hawaii (Big) Island, we took a tour to encounter dolphins…
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Take me there Tuesday: Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

  • blankSheila Beal
  • February 26, 2019
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is such a delight to visit and one of our favorite places in Hawaii. Since our first visit to this garden back in 2010, we’ve been…
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An excellent way to see Waipio Valley with Waipio Valley Shuttle Tour

  • blankSheila Beal
  • January 22, 2019
We had a superb tour of Waipio Valley with Waipio Valley Shuttle in October. Everyone in our group of six loved it. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s far more…
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Take me there Tuesday: Waipio Valley, Hawaii (Big) Island

  • blankSheila Beal
  • July 11, 2018
On Hawaii’s Hamakua Coast, Waipio Valley is sure to make you marvel. We always wonder how such a flat and verdantly green valley floor was created between the steep cliffs.…
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Hawaii (Big) Island helicopter tours, pricing and reviews

  • blankSheila Beal
  • March 17, 2020
We continue our series on Hawaii helicopter tours with a look at the options on Hawaii (Big) Island. The island’s diverse climates and volcanic terrains make for spectacular aerial tours.…
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When is the best time to see lava in Hawaii?

  • blankSheila Beal
  • February 4, 2021
We are frequently asked about when is the best time to see lava in Hawaii. There are multiple answers a question like that, which appears to be a simple question…
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Where to see green sea turtles (honu) in Hawaii

  • blankSheila Beal
  • February 28, 2018
For many first time visitors to Hawaii, seeing Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) is a vacation bucket list item. No matter how many times we’ve seen them, it’s still a…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Waterfall at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

  • blankSheila Beal
  • December 8, 2017
Mahalo to Barbara Herbst for sharing this lovely waterfall photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo while visiting Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden on Hawaii (Big) Island.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Painted Church

  • blankSheila Beal
  • October 13, 2017
Mahalo to Barbara Herbst for sharing this lovely photo of Saint Benedict’s Catholic Church on the Big Island. Saint Benedict’s is more commonly known as Painted Church due to the…
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Take me there Tuesday: Waialea Beach (Beach 69)

  • blankSheila Beal
  • July 24, 2017
Waialea Beach is one of those picturesque Big Island beaches that your glad you took the time to find. It’s a lovely beach to swim and snorkel, ocean conditions permitting,…
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