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oh I forgot, the B&B having been there, the Bamboo Suite, the best room, is the one I would recommend. I wouldn't stay in the downstairs suite or the one behind the hosts' house that shares the deck. The Bamboo is cute and has a great view. Makai Hale has an incredible view and hot tub under the stars and tons of privacy. I would be careful going too cheap. For some $25 a night you can choose the difference between a really...

Anything below 70 is cold for me and the only ice I ever want to see is the crushed one in my Mai Tai! :):):)

Take a look at Google maps satellite view and you will see the whole coast and why "town" may lead to mis-expectations for Puako. It is a beloved location but the "center" is the general store. Eateries are in the resort shopping centers and in Kawaihae. Once you see the lava, you will see why.

Sounds like the perfect honeymoon to me! After a wedding I think just relaxing and enjoying where you are and who you are with is what is needed. Glad you splurged for a spa day! When you come back for an anniversary you can over plan :) thanks for sharing!

Yeah, today was not a day for sightseeing! Rain off and on all day, at times extremely heavy. About 8 inches of rain last 24 hours. Massive thunderstorms & lightning all day (had to hold our two little maltese dogs pretty much all day...), and numerous power outages. Most for just a few seconds, but some that lasted 10-30 minutes. Nothing too major but major enough to keep the computers in the off position....

An important point that TT did not cover is thet there are 4 KTA's Waimea Waikoloa Village Kona ( on Palani) Keauhou off Alii Drive. Now each has its own bakery... each with a different style The Keauhou and the Waikoloa KTA seem to offer the best stuff. Dont expect to find the same things at ALL KTA markets.... you wont The KTA ,TT is refering to is 6 miles south of "metropolitan Kona" in the Keauhou Shopping Center. (...

Very sad story....but THAT was our first impression of this little town on our recent trip to BI. Yup, wild wild west describes this quaint little town exactly! Only thing missing were the horses! Blue book did say this is place for FBI fugitives, etc.... We were looking for something to eat, but decided to only stop for coffee at 7/11. Hope no one else was hurt!

I feel for you! that's my normal winter routine! Have a peaceful night!

Well we arrived on the Big island late late last evening ...into KOA as the East Coast (Hilo side)was putting on a light show with all the lightning and storms. The drive up to Waikoloa Beach Resort at around Midnite was warm, clear skies...very pleasant. This morning , after breakfast, we ventured up to Waikoloa Village market and on the way back were hit head on with a ferocious Hailstorm!!!. have not seen that on this side of the Island,...

Yes, the Makai Hale is booked for our dates and the Hale Ho'onanea only has the room with the shared lanai. I have read good things about them and so we might just book there as the location is right. Do you know is the surroundings are pretty? It's five minutes from some great beaches. Does anyone know anything about Puako B & B? Thanks!