Archive for the ‘Hawaii Travel Tips’ Category

Do you live in the Northwest? Getting flights out to the island has never been cheaper. Hawaiian Airlines has super deals throughout the summer for as low as $155 per leg. We have carved out some sample itineraries below. If your travel is flexible you can’t beat the prices right now.

Nail down your flights and then hit AlohaCondos.com to search. Make sure to look at our posted specials on the main page to get the best deals for each island.

The Big Island of Hawaii is a lover’s paradise, the perfect place for a spontaneous romantic getaway or to make your wedding dreams come true and celebrate year after year.

Your Hawaii Wedding can be almost anything you can imagine in this tropical paradise. A sunset beach wedding on the Big Island’s Kona or Kohala Coast is a popular choice, but other possible locations include waterfalls, Place of Refuge, Kealakekua Bay, Fern forests—even the sometimes snowy summit of Mauna Kea.  Exchange your vows and flower lei, just the two of you, in a private ceremony barefoot in the sand or possibly even with a backdrop of an erupting volcano. Or fill a formal resort ballroom with family and friends. Sail into a sunset ceremony at sea, walk down the aisle in one of Hawaii’s oldest Christian churches, or have fun with a Western wedding paniolo-style!  Engage your imagination, indulge your senses, elevate your spirits – here, together.

If you’re looking for that romantic hide-away – You have come to the right place!

I am offering 40% off published rates through stays ending June 30, 2009. Check out my 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom oceanfront condo with air conditioning (unit 3702) with all the wonderful amenities of home.  This unit sleeps 6 and is warm and welcoming.  Prices start at $165 per night with discount (normal rates are $190 – $ 275).  I also have a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom oceanfront unit that sleeps 4 with prices starting at $ 141 per night with discount (normal rates $ 165 – $ 235).

Contact me anytime for general information or  custom reservations.

Mahalo,
Al

We were on an Aloha Condos vacation at the Napili bay resort, lounging on the private beach, soaking up the sun, and just admiring the deep blue ocean. It was a complete surprise to my husband and me to see a mysterious spray of water out among the waves. Someone behind us excitedly said, “there was a whale blow out there.” In awe, I turned back to watch the water. Then, a huge fin raised out of the water and a local on the beach exclaimed, “fin slap!” The smattering of people on the beach were now silent, reverently watching the sea amongst the waves. A huge tail rose completely out of the water and someone quietly said, “tail slap.” At this point, we were transfixed; my husband had the cameral poised. We watched for about an hour and saw more blows, fin and tail slaps, and spy hops (whale’s huge head comes up and spins to get a look at the area). Then, the most sought after sight in whale watching: the breach. It was amazing to see the whale propel its enormous body out of the water, twist, and then fall back down sending a white spray of water high into the sky. We were treated to many more breaches and my husband got a beautiful picture.

Full breach seen from the Napili Bay Resort beach

The majority of these glorious creatures come to birth in the warm shallow basin of water, that is virtually predator free, between the three other islands and Maui from mid-December through mid-May. We were thrilled to have this wonderful Maui experience.

-alice

12/12/2009

A cultural journey of food and fun, this Waikoloa Beach Resort signature event offers guests a taste of the different cultures of the world as resort chefs showcase their cooking styles and offer guests samplings of the finest food from the resort’s best restaurants. Also features live cultural entertainment. Queen’s MarketPlace.  Call (808) 886-8811.

Looking for a place to stay in Kona, Hawaii?

I am offering 40% off published rates through stays ending June 30, 2009.  Check out my 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom oceanfront condo with air conditioning (unit 3702) with all the wonderful amenities of home.  This unit sleeps 6 and is warm and welcoming.  Prices start at $165 per night with discount (normal rates are $190 – $ 275).  I also have a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom oceanfront unit that sleeps 4 with prices starting at $ 141 per night with discount (normal rates $ 165 – $ 235).

Contact me anytime for general information or  custom reservations.

Mahalo,
Al

10/02/2009

One of Hawai‘i’s premier food festivals, the event provides a venue for education to the public on local agricultural products. Local celebrity, resort and restaurant chefs prepare dishes using unusual cuts of forage grown beef in combination with country fresh vegetables. Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort.  Call (808) 885-5580 or visit www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/taste!

Looking for a place to stay in Kona, Hawaii?

I am offering 40% off published rates through stays ending June 30, 2009. Check out my 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom oceanfront condo with air conditioning (unit 3702) with all the wonderful amenities of home.  This unit sleeps 6 and is warm and welcoming.  Prices start at $165 per night with discount (normal rates are $190 – $ 275).  I also have a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom oceanfront unit that sleeps 4 with prices starting at $ 141 per night with discount (normal rates $ 165 – $ 235).

Contact me anytime for general information or  custom reservations.

Mahalo,
Al