Big Island and Kauai Suggestions (12 nights in May 2016)
Apr 2nd, 2016, 02:43 PM
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Big Island and Kauai Suggestions (12 nights in May 2016)
Hi all! My husband and I (late 20s/early 30s) are looking to book a trip to Hawaii in May 2016 for 12 nights and have decided on 2 islands - Big Island and Kauai. We are first-timers to Hawaii, pretty adventurous and would enjoy nature and hikes. We also love to see and experience the culture of a place and while we like beaches, we probably would not spend an entire day there. This will also likely be our only trip to Hawaii, in a long while at least.
After some research, here's what our draft itinerary looks like. The dates below refer to the night of stay. I do have some questions at the end and would appreciate any suggestions!
Draft itinerary (12 nights):
May 11 - Flight from NYC to Kona (arrive at 6pm) and spend the night at Kona
May 12 - Kona
May 13 - Kona
May 14 - Kona
May 15 - Kona
May 16 - Hilo
May 17 - Hilo - visit Volcano National Park
*not too sure what to do in Kona yet, but I am leaning towards a potential flightseeing tour, night snorkeling with manta rays, akaka falls, refuge national park, stargazing*
May 18 AM - Flight from to Hilo to Oahu
*we might be interested to do a day trip to Pearl Harbor*
May 18 PM - Flight from Oahu to Kauai and spend the night in Kauai (likely all nights in North Shore)
May 19 - Kauai - potential flightseeing tour
May 20 - Kauai - Kalalau trail and snorkel at Ke'e beach
May 21 - Kauai - Waimea canyon
May 22 - Kauai - kayaking trip to Napali Coast
May 23 - Flight from Kauai to NYC
I feel like I already love Kauai so much but I may be biased.
Questions:
1) Is the split between Kona, Hilo and Kauai reasonable? Or should I cut 1 night from either Kona/Hilo and spend it in Kauai? If yes, do I take it from Kona or Hilo?
2) Any recommendations for activities in Kona?
3) Any difference if we do Kona or Hilo first? We would like to end with Kauai.
4) Is a day trip to Pearl Harbor worth it?
5) I am looking to book 3 separate accommodations - 1 each in Kona, Hilo and Kauai. Any recommendations as to the region I should be looking at? I am looking at North Shore for Kauai.
Thank you all in advance!
After some research, here's what our draft itinerary looks like. The dates below refer to the night of stay. I do have some questions at the end and would appreciate any suggestions!
Draft itinerary (12 nights):
May 11 - Flight from NYC to Kona (arrive at 6pm) and spend the night at Kona
May 12 - Kona
May 13 - Kona
May 14 - Kona
May 15 - Kona
May 16 - Hilo
May 17 - Hilo - visit Volcano National Park
*not too sure what to do in Kona yet, but I am leaning towards a potential flightseeing tour, night snorkeling with manta rays, akaka falls, refuge national park, stargazing*
May 18 AM - Flight from to Hilo to Oahu
*we might be interested to do a day trip to Pearl Harbor*
May 18 PM - Flight from Oahu to Kauai and spend the night in Kauai (likely all nights in North Shore)
May 19 - Kauai - potential flightseeing tour
May 20 - Kauai - Kalalau trail and snorkel at Ke'e beach
May 21 - Kauai - Waimea canyon
May 22 - Kauai - kayaking trip to Napali Coast
May 23 - Flight from Kauai to NYC
I feel like I already love Kauai so much but I may be biased.
Questions:
1) Is the split between Kona, Hilo and Kauai reasonable? Or should I cut 1 night from either Kona/Hilo and spend it in Kauai? If yes, do I take it from Kona or Hilo?
2) Any recommendations for activities in Kona?
3) Any difference if we do Kona or Hilo first? We would like to end with Kauai.
4) Is a day trip to Pearl Harbor worth it?
5) I am looking to book 3 separate accommodations - 1 each in Kona, Hilo and Kauai. Any recommendations as to the region I should be looking at? I am looking at North Shore for Kauai.
Thank you all in advance!
Apr 2nd, 2016, 02:55 PM
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Akaka Falls is on the Hilo side.
Just a few ideas for Kona side: If you like archaeology, north of Kona is A-Bay petroglyphs field in the Waikoloa Resort and more in the Puako petroglyph preserve. A bit to the north is a very large heiau (a National Park site), Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site (and next to kawaihae Harbor, which has several nice dining options). Continuing north is an interesting walk through the remains of an old fishing village, Lapakapi State Park, very scenic.
Then on to Hawi, Polulu lookout, etc. Lots of good snorkeling on the coast.
Just a few ideas for Kona side: If you like archaeology, north of Kona is A-Bay petroglyphs field in the Waikoloa Resort and more in the Puako petroglyph preserve. A bit to the north is a very large heiau (a National Park site), Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site (and next to kawaihae Harbor, which has several nice dining options). Continuing north is an interesting walk through the remains of an old fishing village, Lapakapi State Park, very scenic.
Then on to Hawi, Polulu lookout, etc. Lots of good snorkeling on the coast.
Apr 2nd, 2016, 06:06 PM
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Many first-timers are directed by tour packages and travel agents to the condo strip in and between Kailua-Kona and Keauhou. The two towns are developed with lots of street and foot traffic, and virtually no white sand beaches. Most of these beaches are a 20-45 minute drive north to Kohala. The point is, at least in my experience, most first-timers to the BI who spend their first night(s) in Kona, and then venture out to Kohala (Waikoloa etc), badly wish they had stayed in one of these latter areas. If access to a nice beach is important to you, you'll save 1-1.5 hours of driving every time by staying in Kohala.
But again it depends on what you're looking for. Kona has a much wider selection of restaurants, accomodations and most everything else except beaches, and therefore is the best choice for many people including first-timers. You can easily cover Kailua-Kona and Keauhou in a day or two, personally I'd stay in Kohala and visit Kona on daytrips (see below).
I have similiar thoughts about Hilo. The area is almost entirely residential, and aside from the Tsunami Museum and the free but wonderful Panaewa Zoo in Hilo, and arguably Ken's House of Pancakes, we've never found a reason to go or stay there for any length of time. So imo two nights is definitely one too many, even with a visit or side stay at or near Volcanoes National Park.
To the previous list of Kona activities I'd add Waipio Outlook (and valley), the coffee farms in Kona District, and the town of Kailua-Kona itself. Aside from the traffic it's a charming place imo and easily one of the best places to meet locals and fellow tourists on the island.
But again it depends on what you're looking for. Kona has a much wider selection of restaurants, accomodations and most everything else except beaches, and therefore is the best choice for many people including first-timers. You can easily cover Kailua-Kona and Keauhou in a day or two, personally I'd stay in Kohala and visit Kona on daytrips (see below).
I have similiar thoughts about Hilo. The area is almost entirely residential, and aside from the Tsunami Museum and the free but wonderful Panaewa Zoo in Hilo, and arguably Ken's House of Pancakes, we've never found a reason to go or stay there for any length of time. So imo two nights is definitely one too many, even with a visit or side stay at or near Volcanoes National Park.
To the previous list of Kona activities I'd add Waipio Outlook (and valley), the coffee farms in Kona District, and the town of Kailua-Kona itself. Aside from the traffic it's a charming place imo and easily one of the best places to meet locals and fellow tourists on the island.
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Sounds awesome. I think you picked the best two islands if you think you may never get back. I love the Big Island, but I would recommend that you shave a day off your Kona stay and add it to Kauai. I would also recommend splitting your Kauai stay between the north and south shores. Hanalei may be my favorite place on the planet, but you might want to consider Poipu for a couple of days...for guaranteed good weather. Poipu is also a better launching point to Waimea Canyon and to the Napali Coast tour boats. Have a great trip!
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Definitely do a helicopter tour of Kauai as soon as you arrive, It is spectacular and. a great way to orient yourself to the island.
Pick up the guidebook "Kaui Revealed". It is the only series of guidebooks we ever use for Hawaii and the reviews of accommodations are very very good. It gives you more of an insiders point of view and has lots of good suggestions for hikes, snorkelling and other activities,
Pick up the guidebook "Kaui Revealed". It is the only series of guidebooks we ever use for Hawaii and the reviews of accommodations are very very good. It gives you more of an insiders point of view and has lots of good suggestions for hikes, snorkelling and other activities,
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1) Is the split between Kona, Hilo and Kauai reasonable? Or should I cut 1 night from either Kona/Hilo and spend it in Kauai? If yes, do I take it from Kona or Hilo?
I would cut out a night in Hilo. Hilo and Mount Kilauea are on the rainy side of the island and there is not as much to do besides Volcanoes Park. You will want to see the volcano at dusk, but get there early and dress WARM (it is a high elevation and gets cold, even in summer!) If you get to the volcano earlier in the day, hike the Kilauea Iki trail. But there is not much to do in Hilo, in my opinion.
2) Any recommendations for activities in Kona?
If you like to snorkel, go to "Two Steps" also known as Pu'uhonua Honaunau National Park near Captain Cook. It is also called the Place of Refuge. Best snorkeling is here. Kind of a tricky entry though. You access it from the lava rocks.
This was the only thing we did near Kona. I stayed on the Kohala Coast, which in my opinion, is closer to the other points of interest on the sunny side of the island. you might want to reconsider staying here instead of Kona. I stayed at the Fairmont Orchid, and I would recommend it.
Other options for things to do (but not in Kona), are horseback riding in the Waimea mountains (I recommend Dahana ranch).
Also Akaka Falls but this is not near Hilo. This is best to do on your way from the west side of the island to the east side. There is zip-lining near Akaka Falls as well.
Also a GREAT hike about 45 mins north of the Kohala Coast, is the Pololu Valley hike down to a volcanic black sand beach. Gorgeous. End of Hwy 270. Stop for lunch at Bamboo restaurant in Hawi.
Another idea is hiking the Waimea Canyon on the Big Island (there is another Waimea Canyon in Kauai).
3. Any difference if we do Kona or Hilo first? We would like to end with Kauai.
I would do the Kona side first- more to do. I would stay near the Kohala Coast or near Waikoloa rather than Kona if it were me. It has more of a resort feel. Kona feels more residential to me and is a pretty big city.
5. I am looking to book 3 separate accommodations - 1 each in Kona, Hilo and Kauai. Any recommendations as to the region I should be looking at? I am looking at North Shore for Kauai.
As I said, I would stay in Waikoloa or Kohala Coast, not Kona. I like the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast.
I didn't stay in Hilo, so I can't recommend anything. Just know it's the rainy side. It is very common to be rainy on the Hilo side, and bright and sunny on the Kona side. On the other hand, the rainy Hilo side is much more lush and green. But so is the north side near Waimea and Hawi. FYI. I passed by the Kilauea Lodge inside Volcano Park on my way to the Kilauea volcano, and it looked pretty nice. There's not much out that way, to be honest. Make sure you go to the active volcano, Mount Kilaueau, not the dormant one (Mauna kea or Mauna Loa)! We had friends who made that mistake!
I LOVE Kauai. It's very different from the Big Island. Much smaller and easier to drive around. I stayed at the St. Regis in Princeville. Gorgeous views! Loved it. Pricey but worth it- how often will you get the chance to go to Kauai, right? Princeville is also very close to Hanalei, so easy to drive there for dinner or whatever. Also happy to hear you are staying on the North shore- this is the prettiest part in my opinion. Stay away from the Queen's Bath though- lots of drownings here. Be very careful and respectful of the ocean in general- it is not like oceans you are used to on the mainland. Rogue waves are common. Wear a life jacket.
In Kauai, make sure to snorkel Tunnels beach but get there early- very limited parking. Try Mediterranean Gourmet for lunch after your snorkel there. Nice ocean view. Casual.
Also in Kauai, snorkel and Hideaway Beach in Princeville- lots of turtles!
Take a helicopter tour in Kauai- awesome.
I hiked the Kalalau trail- one of the best memories of my life. You'll love it. Bring lots of water and get there early- limited parking. DO NOT swim at the end of the 2 mile stopping point at Hanakapiai Beach- rogue waves and rough surf, lots of drownings. There are plenty of tide pools where you can cool off instead. Wear your swimsuit under your hiking clothes.
Have a great trip!
I would cut out a night in Hilo. Hilo and Mount Kilauea are on the rainy side of the island and there is not as much to do besides Volcanoes Park. You will want to see the volcano at dusk, but get there early and dress WARM (it is a high elevation and gets cold, even in summer!) If you get to the volcano earlier in the day, hike the Kilauea Iki trail. But there is not much to do in Hilo, in my opinion.
2) Any recommendations for activities in Kona?
If you like to snorkel, go to "Two Steps" also known as Pu'uhonua Honaunau National Park near Captain Cook. It is also called the Place of Refuge. Best snorkeling is here. Kind of a tricky entry though. You access it from the lava rocks.
This was the only thing we did near Kona. I stayed on the Kohala Coast, which in my opinion, is closer to the other points of interest on the sunny side of the island. you might want to reconsider staying here instead of Kona. I stayed at the Fairmont Orchid, and I would recommend it.
Other options for things to do (but not in Kona), are horseback riding in the Waimea mountains (I recommend Dahana ranch).
Also Akaka Falls but this is not near Hilo. This is best to do on your way from the west side of the island to the east side. There is zip-lining near Akaka Falls as well.
Also a GREAT hike about 45 mins north of the Kohala Coast, is the Pololu Valley hike down to a volcanic black sand beach. Gorgeous. End of Hwy 270. Stop for lunch at Bamboo restaurant in Hawi.
Another idea is hiking the Waimea Canyon on the Big Island (there is another Waimea Canyon in Kauai).
3. Any difference if we do Kona or Hilo first? We would like to end with Kauai.
I would do the Kona side first- more to do. I would stay near the Kohala Coast or near Waikoloa rather than Kona if it were me. It has more of a resort feel. Kona feels more residential to me and is a pretty big city.
5. I am looking to book 3 separate accommodations - 1 each in Kona, Hilo and Kauai. Any recommendations as to the region I should be looking at? I am looking at North Shore for Kauai.
As I said, I would stay in Waikoloa or Kohala Coast, not Kona. I like the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast.
I didn't stay in Hilo, so I can't recommend anything. Just know it's the rainy side. It is very common to be rainy on the Hilo side, and bright and sunny on the Kona side. On the other hand, the rainy Hilo side is much more lush and green. But so is the north side near Waimea and Hawi. FYI. I passed by the Kilauea Lodge inside Volcano Park on my way to the Kilauea volcano, and it looked pretty nice. There's not much out that way, to be honest. Make sure you go to the active volcano, Mount Kilaueau, not the dormant one (Mauna kea or Mauna Loa)! We had friends who made that mistake!
I LOVE Kauai. It's very different from the Big Island. Much smaller and easier to drive around. I stayed at the St. Regis in Princeville. Gorgeous views! Loved it. Pricey but worth it- how often will you get the chance to go to Kauai, right? Princeville is also very close to Hanalei, so easy to drive there for dinner or whatever. Also happy to hear you are staying on the North shore- this is the prettiest part in my opinion. Stay away from the Queen's Bath though- lots of drownings here. Be very careful and respectful of the ocean in general- it is not like oceans you are used to on the mainland. Rogue waves are common. Wear a life jacket.
In Kauai, make sure to snorkel Tunnels beach but get there early- very limited parking. Try Mediterranean Gourmet for lunch after your snorkel there. Nice ocean view. Casual.
Also in Kauai, snorkel and Hideaway Beach in Princeville- lots of turtles!
Take a helicopter tour in Kauai- awesome.
I hiked the Kalalau trail- one of the best memories of my life. You'll love it. Bring lots of water and get there early- limited parking. DO NOT swim at the end of the 2 mile stopping point at Hanakapiai Beach- rogue waves and rough surf, lots of drownings. There are plenty of tide pools where you can cool off instead. Wear your swimsuit under your hiking clothes.
Have a great trip!
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"Another idea is hiking the Waimea Canyon on the Big Island (there is another Waimea Canyon in Kauai)."
My apologies- I made a mistake above, and got my Hawaiian names mixed up. I meant to say Waipio Valley/Canyon on the Big Island (NOT Waimea Canyon- that one is in Kauai).
My apologies- I made a mistake above, and got my Hawaiian names mixed up. I meant to say Waipio Valley/Canyon on the Big Island (NOT Waimea Canyon- that one is in Kauai).
Apr 4th, 2016, 05:57 AM
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An aside: if you take the fasted route from the Kohala area to Hilo, you will miss Akaka falls (10 miles north of Hilo).
Waipio valley was still closed to visitors as of March 1, so you'd want to check on that.
Waipio valley was still closed to visitors as of March 1, so you'd want to check on that.
Apr 4th, 2016, 07:15 AM
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> Any thoughts as to whether a day trip to Pearl Harbor is worth it?
IMO it's worth at least one visit, even if WWII isn't of particular interest to you. If you do, go as early as possible. By late morning the tourist throngs have arrived, and the experience is substantially less intimate and enjoyable.
IMO it's worth at least one visit, even if WWII isn't of particular interest to you. If you do, go as early as possible. By late morning the tourist throngs have arrived, and the experience is substantially less intimate and enjoyable.
Apr 4th, 2016, 07:44 AM
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Random thoughts...
Hilo won't blow you away (and you will be disappointed in the hotels over there...so lower expectations). It's not the Hawaii of your dreams...but it's a cool little town and there are some gorgeous areas near Hilo (when it's not raining). A good base for getting to Akaka Falls and/or Puna to the south (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IOQot99Mvw). It's also "real Hawaii" so I do think it's worth seeing if you have the time (and there will be a lot of driving). I'm not knocking Kona in any way (I love it), but I think much of what you will do there can be done in Kauai.
You should join the "Kalalau Trail" group and "The Garden Island Newspaper" page on Facebook. Some good info about Kauai there.
Also, definitely agree with brubenow's recommendation to be careful in the Kauai waters. Check out this Queens Bath video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ocm0XQ0Vfg. Yikes!
Again, if you don't think you'll ever get back to Hawaii....you might kick yourself for being so close to Pearl Harbor/Waikiki and not making time to check them out. It really just comes down to whether you want to haul your luggage around in a rental car for an afternoon (I'm not sure if you can check your bags at the airport?). The area around the Honolulu airport and Pearl Harbor is hideous...warehouses, ports, highways,etc. And Honolulu feels like any other large American city. So keep all of that in mind. Personally, I'd prefer to sacrifice a day of lying on a beach in order to see Pearl Harbor and Waikiki.
Hilo won't blow you away (and you will be disappointed in the hotels over there...so lower expectations). It's not the Hawaii of your dreams...but it's a cool little town and there are some gorgeous areas near Hilo (when it's not raining). A good base for getting to Akaka Falls and/or Puna to the south (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IOQot99Mvw). It's also "real Hawaii" so I do think it's worth seeing if you have the time (and there will be a lot of driving). I'm not knocking Kona in any way (I love it), but I think much of what you will do there can be done in Kauai.
You should join the "Kalalau Trail" group and "The Garden Island Newspaper" page on Facebook. Some good info about Kauai there.
Also, definitely agree with brubenow's recommendation to be careful in the Kauai waters. Check out this Queens Bath video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ocm0XQ0Vfg. Yikes!
Again, if you don't think you'll ever get back to Hawaii....you might kick yourself for being so close to Pearl Harbor/Waikiki and not making time to check them out. It really just comes down to whether you want to haul your luggage around in a rental car for an afternoon (I'm not sure if you can check your bags at the airport?). The area around the Honolulu airport and Pearl Harbor is hideous...warehouses, ports, highways,etc. And Honolulu feels like any other large American city. So keep all of that in mind. Personally, I'd prefer to sacrifice a day of lying on a beach in order to see Pearl Harbor and Waikiki.
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For Kauai I would look into staying at Hanalei Bay Resort (rent from an owner to get the good units), beautiful pools, onsite bar and by May the restaurant should be reopened, it is pretty close to being done (they had a fire and had to rebuild).
Definitely do a helicopter trip if you can, if too pricey there is a fixed wing tour called Wings Over Kauai that gets very good reviews.
Are you talking about kayaking the entire Na Pali coast from Hanalei to Polihale? It is supposed to be very strenuous and for experienced kayakers.
You could also kayak the Hanalei River and weather permitting out into Hanalei Bay, much easier and takes a lot less time. Have fun.
Definitely do a helicopter trip if you can, if too pricey there is a fixed wing tour called Wings Over Kauai that gets very good reviews.
Are you talking about kayaking the entire Na Pali coast from Hanalei to Polihale? It is supposed to be very strenuous and for experienced kayakers.
You could also kayak the Hanalei River and weather permitting out into Hanalei Bay, much easier and takes a lot less time. Have fun.
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I agree with some others that 4 days "on the ground" on Kauai may not be enough. We routinely spend 7-10 days on Kauai and never get bored. We even lived there for 2 1/2 months a few years back and loved it every day. It's a great place for just relaxing, so it might be nice to have time in your schedule for some down time.
Pearl Harbor - I think a trip to the Arizona Memorial is worth it. My dad served in the Pacific in WWII and it was very moving for me, but I think it would be for anyone. If you want to do it in half a day, get out there in the morning and skip the Missouri tour.
Hiking on Kauai - there are some great trails in the Waimea Canyon that provide a ton of scenery for your hiking effort. Two of our favorites are the Canyon Trail and the Ditch Trail. They're both described in the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. The trail from Shipwreck Beach (near the Hyatt on the south shore) is also lovely.
Kauai North Shore - It's beautiful and lush up there, but that means there's more rain. We've stayed up north and down south in the Poipu area, and we prefer Poipu for the sunshine.
Kalalau Trail - You can get stunning views during the first 15-30 minutes of hiking - you don't need to go all the way to the first beach. The snorkeling is beautiful at Ke'e Beach.
We just published a short ebook on Amazon called Armen and Lori's Kauai Guide - it has lots of tips from our experiences on Kauai.
Aloha,
Armen
Pearl Harbor - I think a trip to the Arizona Memorial is worth it. My dad served in the Pacific in WWII and it was very moving for me, but I think it would be for anyone. If you want to do it in half a day, get out there in the morning and skip the Missouri tour.
Hiking on Kauai - there are some great trails in the Waimea Canyon that provide a ton of scenery for your hiking effort. Two of our favorites are the Canyon Trail and the Ditch Trail. They're both described in the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook. The trail from Shipwreck Beach (near the Hyatt on the south shore) is also lovely.
Kauai North Shore - It's beautiful and lush up there, but that means there's more rain. We've stayed up north and down south in the Poipu area, and we prefer Poipu for the sunshine.
Kalalau Trail - You can get stunning views during the first 15-30 minutes of hiking - you don't need to go all the way to the first beach. The snorkeling is beautiful at Ke'e Beach.
We just published a short ebook on Amazon called Armen and Lori's Kauai Guide - it has lots of tips from our experiences on Kauai.
Aloha,
Armen
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Hi - I have timeshares in Hawaii so I spend a lot of time there.
If you are not set on Big Island I enjoy Maui much more.
I also rent out units for near my cost. If you are interested here is a partial list.
Kauai - Princeville
Wyndham Ka Eo Kei 18th check in – 21st checkout 1 Bedroom deluxe at $100 per night. Very large units.
Big Island - Kona
Royal Kona resort May 11 -13 Partial Ocean View hotel room – great location. $120 per night.
Wyndham Royal Sea Cliffs May 11 -13, $115 per night, 1 bedroom
Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort May 11 -13 Wyndham Royal Sea Cliffs $170 per night 2 bedroom
If you are not set on Big Island I enjoy Maui much more.
I also rent out units for near my cost. If you are interested here is a partial list.
Kauai - Princeville
Wyndham Ka Eo Kei 18th check in – 21st checkout 1 Bedroom deluxe at $100 per night. Very large units.
Big Island - Kona
Royal Kona resort May 11 -13 Partial Ocean View hotel room – great location. $120 per night.
Wyndham Royal Sea Cliffs May 11 -13, $115 per night, 1 bedroom
Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort May 11 -13 Wyndham Royal Sea Cliffs $170 per night 2 bedroom
