Kona Coast – My Aloha Trip

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The Punalu’u Bake Shop in Naalehu: the Best Malasadas on the Big Island

The Punalu'u Bake Shop in Naalehu is one of our favorite places to stop when we're driving around the Big Island of Hawai'i. The malasadas, break and packaged bakery products are too good to pass up, and then you can enjoy them when you get home. And do you know about malasadas? We've got the full scoop!

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Cloud Forest Hiking on the Makāula ‘O‘oma Trails in the Honua’ula Forest Reserve

Hiking in the cloud forest of the Kona Coast is a fun, challenging day full of beautiful trails and colorful birdwatching. See what to expect of the Jurassic trails and others at the Honua'ula Forest Reserve just outside Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.

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The Waimea Country Lodge – a Beautiful, Chill Upcountry Big Island Stay

Staying at the Waimea Country Lodge is a great alternative to the busier beach setting of so many Big Island hotels. See what staying upcountry can be like, including fun things to do in this beautiful area in the north of the Island of Hawai'i.

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Review of the Pacific 19 Kona Hotel – Peaceful and Affordable in Kailua-Kona

The Pacific 19 Kona hotel is a great, affordable option in downtown Kailua-Kona. This vintage but freshly renovated hotel is in a great location, has a wonderful swimming pool, and is ideal for a family or solo travel visit to the Big Island of Hawaii.

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Hulihe’e Palace in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island: the Last Royal Hawaiian Home

The Hulihe'e Palace in Kailua-Kona is a very special place to visit. The residence of generations of Hawaiian royalty and the last royal home at the time of the abdication, this is an interesting, meaningful place to visit on the Big Island.

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Historic Dinner Cruise from Kona – Body Glove Hawaii’s Storytelling Tour

The historic dinner cruise from Kona is a great way to enjoy a meal, Hawaiian stories and wildlife watching all at once. Leaving from the Kailua Pier, see what to expect with the Body Glove Hawaii Kona dinner cruise, including tips for a great sailing.

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Island Breeze Luau: Delicious Food and Beautiful Culture in Kailua-Kona

Of all the luaus on the Big Island of Hawaii the Island Breeze Luau is my favorite. From the food to the music and dances, here you'll find the details of what to expect and why THIS luau is our topic pick in Kailua-Kona for a great cultural immersion dinner show.

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Kailua-Kona Whale Watching on the Awesome Body Glove Hawaii Catamaran

Whale watching from Kona is a great activity and a wonderful way to experience the wildlife of Hawaii. Body Glove Hawaii does a great Kona whale watching trip down the coast during humpback whale season. We've got all the details for planning a wildlife day on the water from Kailua-Kona.

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Kohala Waterfalls Hiking on the Big Island: Gorgeous Waterfall Swimming

Kohala Waterfalls hiking is a very special thing to do on the Big Island of Hawaii. Limited access to the waterfalls on the northernmost point of Hawai'i makes this guided hiking and waterfall swimming adventure extra special. See what to expect and how to plan for this unique Hawaii experience.

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Super Raft Snorkeling Safari from Kona with Body Glove Hawaii

Snorkeling the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii is great but doing it via the Super Raft Safari is awesome. Body Glove Hawaii does a snorkeling adventure tour from Kailua-Kona that's one part safari and one part underwater exploring. We've got all the details!