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triplehelix Says: This really isn't a "to do" but I thought I'd throw it in. I am a cat lover so it was nice to see them around. These cats are well fed if you look at them. None of them are skinny and impoverished. This particular one was laying in the lava rocks! I found it strange! Those...
triplehelix Says: Holoholokai Beach Park isn't really a "beach". As explained in my intro, very few stretches along the coast are actual beaches. These are coastlines. The area has well kept grounds and is nice for an afternoon picnic or walk. There are several table/benches under the trees...
triplehelix Says: This is the reason you've been walking this trail for the last half hour. You'll eventually reach the end and find this! A lava field of petroglyphs. The sign warns to NOT walk or take rubbings from these petros.Like I had mentioned before, no one really has a solid answer...
triplehelix Says: The caves along the trail are worth a look at especially if you need to rest your tootsies! If you opt to use a tour package, the guide may explain certain aspects of these little caves like bug habbitats. Personally, I wouldn't want to waste money using a tour guide in...
triplehelix Says: Some parts of the trail allow for rubbings. Use something that will not tear and ruin the rock while rubbing. The suggested items to use are charcoal, pastels, or magic marker pens on rice paper or some kind of cloth.DO NOT use paints, dye, or resin.
triplehelix Says: The hike is approximately 3/4 of a mile or just over 1 kilometer one way. The trail itself is rocky and filled with low brush so be careful. You start off in the begining on the Malama Trail which extends the full distance. It starts off nicely with a paved walkway, then...
3 Reviews and 1242 Opinions A wonderful hotel. Beautiful rooms and grounds. Excellent staff. You can snorkel with sea turtles...
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Brown's Beach House at the Fairmont Orchid: Great seafood in a beautiful setting
brewjohnson Says: Brown's is a fantastic option for that romantic or special occasion dinner. The restaurant is located on the grounds of the Fairmont Orchid Hotel. The open air restaurant sits on a lawn that overlooks the hotel's lagoon. Feeling the breeze while listening to Nino (a Hawaiian...
The Bar in Mauna Lani Hotel: Good Food, Not So Great Hotel
Gainesco Says: Really Good Restaurant, just not so good of a hotel. The Mauna Lani Hotel is starting to show it's age, but compared to the much better (accomadation wise Fairmont Orchid), the food at the Bar here is great. You will most likely be the only one there, but Gill the Bartender...
Tommy Bahamas: Don't Miss the 3 Days of Sickness!
Gainesco Says: In about 30 or so destinations worldwide that I have visited, this place has to be the worst that I have been to. I have been to the Tommy B in Naples, Sarasota Florida, Scottsdale AZ and have nothing but great experiences! Great Food, Good Atmosphere, So on, but what the...
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The Polo Bar is a classy scotch/night cap type of bar located at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island. The bar has a a decor that honors the Hawaiian paniolos (aka, cowboys). Pool tables and board games are available for use. A lovely and classy spot to have a drink before or after dinner (which you're hopefully having at Brown's).
Written Feb 5, 2010
Address: 1 North Kaniku Drive Kohala Coast, Hawaii, Hawaii
Phone: (866)540-4474
triplehelix Says: The sign says it, no lifeguards on duty at this shoreline. The chart shows possible ocean hazards at any given time. There are certain seasons in which dangerous sea animals come in such as Portuguese man-o-war. If you have alergic reactions to these things, make sure you...
triplehelix Says: There are some petroglyphs that are designated for rubbings and they are found at the begining of the trail. The trails along the pathways as well as at the end are strickly for viewing only. DO NOT under any circumstances break these rules. Aside from local superstition, if...
triplehelix Says: Be very careful and watch where you're going. You've got to master looking up and down at the same time, making sure you don't run into a twig or trip over sharp and riggid rocks. If you're taking your kids with you, make sure they're not running around. I saw this one...
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Comfortable clothing is recommended. There are mosquitos so if you're sensitive, use long pants or bring bug repellent. Shoes is a must.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Camping is not allowed on these grounds but you are more than welcome to use the grills to cook out. It's not like they'll watch you or anything but you're not allowed to use your own grilling hibachi's. It's probably because its mobile and they're affraid you'll burn the trees down.
Miscellaneous: *BRING WATER!! Or sports drinks. Gatoraid, Poweraid, Propel, ect...
Updated Apr 7, 2006
Petroglyph - petros "rock"; glyphein "to carve" (Greek) -- Etched symbols in rocks; Practical use of communication in ancient and recent history. In ancient Hawaii, there was no written form of...
Fairmont Orchid and Mauna Lani
Puako is an area located on the "Kohola Coast" of the Big Island of Hawaii. The two main resorts here are the Mauna Lani (a huge resort with many hotel and condo options, restaurants, etc., within it)...
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