See what the experts are saying about Kailua Kona. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best of underwater hawaii
Hanauma Bay (Oahu): It can get crowded, but for clear, warm, calm waters; an abundance of fish that are so friendly they'll swim right up to your face mask; a beautiful setting; and easy access, there's no place like Hanauma Bay. Just wade in... Continue reading »
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The best websites
Listed below are some of the most useful Hawaii sites. Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau: www.gohawaii.com Hawaii State Vacation Planner: www.hshawaii.com The Hawaiian Language Website: www.geocities.com/~olelo Planet Hawaii:... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Hawaii has so many places to explore, things to do, sights to see - it can be bewildering to plan your trip with so much vying for your attention. Where to start? That's where I come in. In the pages that follow, I've compiled everything you... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- For 24-hour traveler's-check refunds and purchase information, call tel. 800/221-7282. Area Code -- All the Hawaiian Islands are in the 808 area code. Note that if you're calling one island from another, you'll have to... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
For information about traveling in Hawaii, contact the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), Suite 801, Waikiki Business Plaza, 2270 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815 (tel. 800/GO-HAWAII or 808/923-1811; www.gohawaii.com). The bureau... Continue reading »
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When to go
Most visitors don't come to Hawaii when the weather's best in the islands; rather, they come when it's at its worst everywhere else. Thus, the high season -- when prices are up and resorts are often booked to capacity -- is generally from mid... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
Please note that, as with any schedule of upcoming events, the following information is subject to change; always confirm the details before you plan your trip around an event. For an exhaustive list of events beyond those mentioned here,... Continue reading »
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What to pack
Hawaii is very informal. Shorts, T-shirts, and tennis shoes will get you by at most restaurants and attractions; a casual dress or a polo shirt and khakis are fine even in the most expensive places. Dinner jackets for men are required only in... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Most major U.S. and many international carriers fly to Honolulu International Airport. Some also offer direct flights to Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island; Kahului, Maui; and Lihue, Kauai. United Airlines (tel. 800/225-5825; www.u... Continue reading »
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Money saving packages
Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at discounted prices. One good source of... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements Passports -- For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" Web page of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov. International... Continue reading »
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Getting around
Interisland Flights Since September 11, 2001, the major interisland carriers have cut way, way, way back on the number of interisland flights. The airlines warn you to show up at least 90 minutes before your flight, and believe me, with al... Continue reading »
Kailua Kona Travel Experiences
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Diving & Snorkeling in Kona
The DivingThough we were there for 2 weeks we only did 4 days of diving. But we also did 2 days of snorkeling that I’m including in this... Continue reading »
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Another Sunny Day
On Friday, we were back on the big island. This time it's Kona, a nice little tourist joint on the West coast. Kona doesn’t have a dock b... Continue reading »
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Hawaii - The Big Island
Hawaii - The Big Island April 27 to May 5 1996 The following is my travel journal for our trip to Hawaii. We traveled around the entir... Continue reading »
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Girls' Day Out at Makalawena!!!
So Sunday night came and five of my closest NSE pals were hanging out in my room talking about Polulu Valley and Greensands Beach, wishi... Continue reading »
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Diving on the Big Island
Though the Big Island doesnt have the colorful coral many sites in the Carribbean does, the fish life here is rich and many species are u... Continue reading »
Popular Kailua Kona Hotels
- Kona Reef
- Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort
- Kona Seaside Hotel
- Kona Village Resort
- Holua Resort at the Mauna Loa Village
- King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
