Molokai: Where to Stay and What to Do
I’m so glad I came across your website! My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Hawaii from Dec. 3-7 and have chosen to stay in Molokai because we want to experience the real Hawaii, not the tourist-centered locations of Maui or Oahu, etc. I’ve pretty much got out flights covered but I am a little lost on where to stay. We love Molokai because it’ll afford us the opportunity to go hiking, biking, and just be in touch with authentic Hawaii. We’d love a 1-bedroom accomodation if you can recommend any, as well as any local restaurants in the area as well as any other suggestions you may have.
I stayed at Kalualokoi and it was very nice and quiet: you can find listings for it here: http://www.molokai-condos.com/, 1/2 way down the page
here’s some good recommendations on where to eat
and things to do. One thing we never did was the mule ride down to Kalaupapa - you might want to try it. we hiked a lot and drove around and explored a lot.
Going to Maui for the day is fun.
have fun! Lisa
Big Island MWR Army and Air Force Facilities
Filed under: Big Island, Big Island Areas, Camping, Hawaii - general
I stumbled upon your site while Googling military vacations on the Big Island of Hawaii. I am familiar with the military beaches and cottages on Oahu as I lived there for several years. I’ve also been to the one at Kiluea (she means Kilauea Military Camp or KMC) on the Big Island.
I have received an invitation to the Big Island in January. However, the location is unfamiliar to me. There is supposed to be cottages and/or tent camping on the BI at Bellows AFB. Is there such a place? I know Bellows on Oahu very well. Can you please tell me what military beaches/accommodations are available on the Big Island? I searched for it on the net, but came up empty. My friend may have her info wrong!
As far as I know there is no Bellows on the Big Island. There is a Bradshaw Army Airfield on Saddle road, and nearby there is Mauna Kea State park, where you can do tent camping or cottage camping. That is probably what she is thinking of. KMC is the only other Military MWR facility I know of on the Big Island, and there are no military beaches. There is not currently a large military presence on the Big Island. good luck! Have fun! Lisa
8 Free Hawaii Guide Books
Filed under: Big Island, Hawaii - general, Kauai, Maui, Oahu, Vacation Planning
I have written a Hawaii Guide Book as a gift to you! Actually, I’ve written 8 Hawaii guide books and they are all free to help you plan your trips. There’s one for each major island and then 4 special topics.
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Plan Your Best Vacation to Oahu Ever - Where to Stay and What to Do On Oahu
Download the Oahu book here - right click the link and download the book to your computer, or read it at the online version, The Complete Oahu Vacation Guide. They are a little different but not too much.
This guide book describes Oahu areas, what hotels are best for budget trips, romantic trips, best overall beach locations, and best family hotels. I also talk about the best beaches I like and my favorite activities.
Plan your Best Vacation to Kauai Ever! Where to Stay and What to Do in Kauai
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This guide book outlines all my favorite things about Kauai, plus what hotels are best for budget trips, romantic trips, best overall beach locations, and best family hotels.
Plan Your Best Vacation to Maui Ever! Where to Stay and What to Do on Maui
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This guide book outlines all my favorite things about Maui, plus what hotels are best for budget trips, romantic trips, best overall beach locations, and best family hotels.
Plan your Best Vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii Ever - Where to Stay and What to Do on the Big Island
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This guide book outlines all my favorite things about the Big Island, plus my favorite family, beach-front, and budget hotels.
Hawaii Hopping for Fun! Visiting More than One Island in Hawaii the Smart Way
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Turtle Watching and Marine Biology in Hawaii
Filed under: Big Island, Big Island Activities, Hawaii - general, Jobs in Hawaii, Plants and Animals
Hey, just found your website because i was watching one of your videos on youtube, i’m a 17 year old biology and geography student from england and i’m hoping to become a marine biologist who specialises in sea turtles. and i want to come to hawaii in summer 2010, to get some great diving experiance, and to see alot of sea turtles and other marine life in their natural habitats. it seems like you know alot about hawaii, and you seem better then all my local travel reps and i was wondering which island would be best to stay at? where are sea turtles most common? and what good marine experiances are out there? your help would really help me to achieve my lifetime ambition thanks
I know there are marine biology programs at our local colleges here - have you contacted anyone at UH Hilo or UH Manoa?
Well, there are turtles on every island and you can see them easily anywhere in Hawaii - really. go down to the beach and there they are - just about any beach with rocks around somewhere. I think I will suggest the Big Island for you though, because the big island has many opportunites to see many turtles. There’s a little pool to the left of Onekehakaha beach where they come in to sleep at night and I’ve seen 12 or more at a time there. You can almost always see them at punaluu and kahaluu beaches.
Look into the big island - Hilo or Kona, I think it’s what you are looking for. Aloha! Lisa
i have just contacted both colleges that you told me about and i’m waiting for a reply id love to move over to hawaii and go to university their. but i dont quite understand how my qualifications will transfer into credits. i was wondering if their are any conservation scemes i can book myself on for the summer of 2010? preferably sea turtle ones. and if you know any good diving schools where i can get a qualification in diving? thankyou, been a great help. Aloha !
you’re welcome!
why don’t you look into positions at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. I know they have summer intern positions and they have seasonal openings. I also have heard that they sometimes hike out into the backcountry and camp on the beach to protect the turtles that come in to lay their eggs.
As for diving schools, there are tons. I wouldn’t look into this until you get here since you don’t know exactly where you’ll be.