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Check out the rates on a direct oceanfront room in any of the major hotels and compare it with the price of our direct oceanfront condo. For less than 1/2 the price you can enjoy our 4th floor beautifully decorated, fully equipped 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo 30 feet from the waters edge. Let the sound of the ocean lull you to sleep. Enjoy your breakfast on the large private lanai and see the turtles at play. Watch the sun set between the islands of Lanai and Molokai. Come to paradise to enjoy a first class vacation at a budget price. For more info click this link to see unit 412 at the Kaleialoha Resort. Aloha!

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.

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Forget the higher priced large resorts, come stay where the views can’t be beat with a very reasonable price tag.  Privacy, amenities, friendly people, a sense of aloha, immaculate accommodations are yours at Kaleialoha Resort Condo #412.  Where can you get a private, direct Maui Oceanfront Condo, fully stocked condominium for only $12o per night?  Visit our website.  Come feel the spirit of aloha!

It is now the season for humpback whales to frequent Kona’s pristine shoreline; over the last couple of weeks, the number of humpback whales along the Gold Coast has increased substantially.  The breeding grounds have an abundance of whales already this year and their numbers will continue to increase until they peak out during the months of February and March.

Mating groups are beginning to form almost daily offshore and mothers and their calves have been showing up most often in the near shore waters.  In fact, this was an early year for mother and calf sightings which might be good news for the recovery of the whales from their endangered status.

The viewing conditions are EXCELLENT.  Not only is the weather and water cooperating, but the whales have been quite prolific.  Just today we had a trio of humpback whales slapping their pectoral flippers, slamming their chins, and hitting their tails on the water.  Another pair launched right out of the water before our very eyes.  You might imagine the spectacle of an 80,000 pound creature jumping out of the water and splashing down again, creating a thunderous crash that can be heard from quite a distance.

An amazing encounter like this can be experienced from a distance  from my lanais’ at Kanaloa-at-Kona, Unit 3702 and 3403 or from the Kanaloa-at-Kona Resort itself which is an oceanfront complex that is situated right on the point to give you unparalled views of the vast ocean; you can also take an excursion from one of the many wonderful companies here in Kailua-Kona that offer dolphin and whale watching.  Some of these include Dolphin Discoveries, Dolphin Journeys, Jack’s Dive Locker, & Captain Dan McSweeney.

Come and enjoy Kona!  I am offering unprecedented rates which include 25% off the already very competitive prices on both of my oceanfront units at Kanaloa-at-Kona.

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Highly acclaimed gorgeous corner unit Maui Kai 301 is offering an incredible cancellation SPECIAL of only $250/nt this January. That is a $60/nt savings on our Winter rates! Join us for a magnificent getaway this January and come see whales frolic beneath you from your private lanai! Take advantage of the great airline rates now available and now this incredible cancellation special!!! ** Valid on 7 night stays only from Jan 20-Feb 2, 2009