In the short history provided by HawaiiLife.com, they say that the area has been many things over the years. “The life story of that small community began nearly a millennium ago. It has been a fishing village, a sugar plantation farm, a honey farm, a feeding stop for cattle drives, and today, the only residential oceanfront community on the South Kohala Coast of the island of … [Read more...] about Welcome to Puako…a coastal town without the mega-resorts
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Big Island Upcountry – stunning scenery and cool nights
On the Big Island, they call this part of the island Upcountry. It’s home to beautiful Rolling Hills, cattle, cowboys, and incredibly friendly people. During our two-day stay in Waimea, which is also known as Kamuela, depending on who you happen to be talking to at the time, we discovered that upcountry also has some excellent restaurants. One in particular, Merriman’s, has a … [Read more...] about Big Island Upcountry – stunning scenery and cool nights
Mauna Kea Resort – even the grounds are wow
The Mauna Kea Resort on the Big Island is an example of pure wow. Even the grounds are lush and beautifully manicured. With artwork scattered throughout the grounds, the resort feels more like a “tropical experience” than a place to stay. Not much has changed since the last time we were here, which has been many years. The resort still looks as good today as it did on our … [Read more...] about Mauna Kea Resort – even the grounds are wow
To the end of the road at Waipio
Last week’s post, The little Hawaii town with two names, took us to the Jacaranda Inn and the little town of Waimea. By the end of our second day, we’d completed the background research for that area and had a little time to kill. It was time to take a drive and play tourist.The drive began in town on the Mamalahoa Highway. The scenery in this area is filled with big trees … [Read more...] about To the end of the road at Waipio
The little Hawaii town with two names
At the end of May, we visited to the Big Island of Hawaii. Our first two nights were spent in “the upcountry.” This is the area around Parker Ranch, which was once the largest cattle ranch in the US. Today, the ranch has downsized due to a number of issues and with those cutbacks, the little town with two names where Parker Ranch began, has changed.It had been many years … [Read more...] about The little Hawaii town with two names