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WEEKEND GETAWAYS - Friday, January 12, 2007
Make The Most Of Your Vacation - From Coast to Coast!
Greetings Getaway Lover,
We're off to the tranquil waters of Hawaii...
Although development has run wild on the Big Island as
of late, it manages to maintain an Old Hawai'i feel,
with tourism concentrated on its sunny northwest coast.
From its active volcano seeping lava into the ocean to
its white-sand beaches and its verdant green valleys,
waterfalls, and rainbows, the Big Island delivers every-
thing the postcards promise and then some. Sea turtles
and manta rays make their homes here, and Mark Twain
wrote some of his best prose in the moonlike southern
region. Long after his death, artists, travelers, and
locals continue to seek inspiration from the cliffs,
lava, hidden valleys, ancient wisdom, and tranquil
waters of Hawaii.
Happy Trails,
Jan
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--DESTINATION: Big Island
The Big Island is indeed big, and the largest of the
Islands by far at 4,038 square miles. Even with recent
development, the Big Island's population remains low
(163,000), and only 2% of the island's 2.57 million
acres is classified as urban.
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--WHAT TO DO AND SEE:
Ahalanui Park
Hot Spring/Spa, Park, Puna
This park was established with a federal grant in the
mid-1990s to replace those lost to the lava flows at
Kalapana. It's 2½ mi south of the intersection of
highways 132 and 137 on the Kapoho Coast, southeast
of Pahoa town. There's a half-acre pond fed by thermal
freshwater springs mixed with seawater, which makes for
a relaxing soak. There have been occasional reports of
bacterial contamination by the health department. Check
with on-duty lifeguards and follow any posted advisory
signs. Facilities include portable restrooms, outdoor
showers, and picnic tables; no drinking water is
available.
Address: Hwy. 137, 2½ mi south of junction of Hwy. 132,
Puna, HI, USA
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
Garden/Arboretum, Volcano
This is one of the largest collections of orchids in
Hawai'i. The greenhouse includes a covered garden where
you can take a self-guided tour and enjoy the beauty of
hundreds of orchids and exotic tropical flowers. The
cool Volcano climate provides the ideal conditions for
orchid cultivation. The floral shop sells orchid plants
and cut flowers and can pack and ship to anywhere in the
world. www.akatsukaorchid.com. COST: Free. OPEN: Daily
8:30-5.
Address: Hwy. 11, just past mile marker 22, Volcano, HI, USA
Phone: 808/967-8234; 888-967-6669 toll-free
Bay View Coffee Farm
Farm, Honaunau
Most of the coffee farms on the island offer tours, and
this place has one of the better ones -- mostly because
the coffee is really good. The tour lasts about an hour;
it's interesting, even if you're not into coffee. COST:
Free. OPEN: Daily 9-5.
Address: ½ mi past St. Benedict's Painted Church,
83-5249 Painted Church Rd., Honaunau, HI, USA
Phone: 808/328-9658
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Other Places of Interest:
Banyan Drive
Scenic Drive, Hilo
The more than 50 leafy banyan trees with aerial roots
dangling from their limbs were planted some 60 to 70
years ago by visiting celebrities. You'll find such
names as Amelia Earhart and Franklin Delano Roosevelt
on plaques affixed to the trees.
Address: Begin at Hawai'i Naniloa Resort, 93 Banyan Dr.,
Hilo, HI, USA
Cape Kumukahi Lighthouse
Nautical Site, Hawaii
The lighthouse, 1½ mi east of the intersection of high-
ways 132 and 137, was miraculously unharmed during the
1960 volcano eruption here that destroyed the town of
Kapoho. The lava flowed directly up to the lighthouse's
base but instead of pushing it over, actually flowed
around it. According to Hawaiian legend, Pele, the
volcano goddess, protected the Hawaiian fisherfolk by
sparing the lighthouse. The lighthouse itself is a
simple metal-frame structure with a light on top, sim-
ilar to a tall electric-line transmission tower. Seeing
the hardened lava flows skirting directly around the
lighthouse is worth the visit.
Address: Past intersection of Hwys. 132 and 137, Kapoho,
HI, USA
Coconut Island
Island, Hilo
This small island, just offshore from Lili'uokalani
Gardens, is accessible via a footbridge. It was
considered a place of healing in ancient times. Today
children play in the tide pools while fisherfolk try
their luck.
Address: Lili'uokalani Gardens, Banyan Dr., Hilo, HI,
USA
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--WHERE TO SLEEP:
Aaah, The Views!
Under $100 to $180, Waimea
This tranquil and pretty stream-side mountain home in
upcountry Waimea is lovingly tended by owners Erika
and Derek Stuart. Rooms are clean and bright, with lots
of windows to enjoy the views. The Dream Room is actually
an apartment, with a full kitchen, private deck, and hot
tub. The house has a sauna and a yoga room (private
lessons available), and there's even wireless Internet
access. www.aaahtheviews.com. 4 rooms. In-room: kitchen
(some), refrigerator, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: no-smoking rooms.
No credit cards.
Address: 66-1773 Alaneo St., off Akulani, just past mile
marker 60 on Hwy. 19, Waimea, HI, USA
Phone: 808/885-3455
Bed & Breakfast Mountain View
Under $100 to $180, Kurtistown
This modern home is surrounded by rolling forest and
farmland. The secluded 4-acre estate has extensive
floral gardens and a fishpond. Owners Linus and Jane
Chao are longtime Big Island art educators and have
an art studio on the lower level where they teach
classes. Some special packages include art lessons.
The house itself is a virtual art gallery with varied
displays in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and Oriental
brush paintings. www.bbmtview.com. 4 rooms, 2 with
shared bath. In-room: no a/c, no TV (some). In-hotel:
laundry facilities, no kids under 5. MC, V.
Address: South Kulani Rd., Kurtistown, HI 96760, USA
Phone: 808/968-6868 or 888/698-9896
Fax: 808/968-7017
Aloha Guesthouse
$100 to $260, Captain Cook
In the hills above Kealakekua Bay, Aloha Guesthouse
offers quiet elegance, complete privacy, and ocean
views from every room. With a focus on nature, the
house is furnished in earth tones. The bath products
are 100% organic, and the yummy full breakfasts are
as close to organic as they can muster. Common areas
include a kitchenette for guests who want to cook
their own meals, as well as a high-definition tele-
vision, a DVD library, and a computer with high-speed
Internet. www.alohaguesthouse.com. 5 rooms. In-room:
refrigerator, DVD (some), Wi-Fi. In-hotel: public
Internet. AE, MC, V.
Address: Old Tobacco Rd., off Hwy. 11 near mile marker
104, Captain Cook, HI, USA
Phone: 808/328-8955
--WHERE TO DINE:
Alan Wong's Hualalai Grille at the Four Seasons Resort
Hualalai
Hawaiian, $18 to Over $35, North Kona Coast
The menu changes regularly, depending on availability
of local produce, fish, and meat, but expect the sort
of "fusion" fare you'd find in a top-notch New York or
San Francisco restaurant. The added bonus is that you
can sit outside and enjoy a balmy breezes. The food is
surprisingly reasonable for what you get and where
you're eating. You could easily make a meal out of a
selection of pupu. The wine list is extensive and well-
chosen, and servers are extremely well-versed and help-
ful. Reservations essential. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Wed.,
Fri., and 1st wk in Dec.
Address: Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, 100 Ka'upulehu
Dr., North Kona Coast, HI, USA
Bamboo Restaurant
Hawaiian, $10 to $35, Hawi
It's out of the way, but the food at this spot in the
heart of Hawi is good and the service has a country
flair. Creative entrées feature fresh island fish pre-
pared several ways. The Thai-style fish, for example,
combines lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaves, and coconut
milk -- best washed down with a passion-fruit margarita
or passion-fruit iced tea. Bamboo finishes, bold artwork,
and an old unfinished wooden floor make the restaurant
cozy. Local musicians entertain on Friday and Saturday
night. MC, V. Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.
Address: Hwy. 270, Hawi, HI, USA
Phone: 808/889-5555
The Batik at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Hawaiian, $27 to Over $35, Kohala Coast
For the hotel's elegant signature restaurant -- with
its glass-enclosed, split-level waterfront dining room
-- executive chef Thomas Woods combines French-
Mediterranean elements with Indonesian influences to
create dazzling dishes such as a macadamia-nut-crusted
ono with lemongrass-coconut emulsion. Most of the staff
has been here for 15 years, so the service is seamless.
AE, D, DC, MC, V. Closed Mon. and Tues.
Address: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach
Dr., Kohala Coast, HI, USA
Phone: 808/882-5810
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