Auntie Snorkel. The Best Place To Rent Snorkel And Beach Gear On Maui
Where is the best place to rent Snorkel sets, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Bicycles, GoPro, Wetsuits and so much more in Kihei, Maui
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E Komo Mai: Checking In and Checking Out at Hale O' Honu'ea
The Fairways is a gated community of town homes in Mauna Lani Resort. Here at Hale O' Honu'ea, we have a keyless entry lock. You will receive the gate code as well as your personal front door entry code 7-14 days prior to check-in, after your final payment is received. You will also receive a pdf guide with your full check-in instructions for easy printing or saving to your mobile device during your stay.
Supermarkets and Costco
Many of the mainland flights land before our check-in time. This is the perfect opportunity to head down to Kona for lunch (if you're flight is really early) or shop for your vacation supplies. For any of these recommendations we suggest you check their current hours on the web. Keep in mind that groceries and sundries generally cost more than on the mainland, and that the state of Hawaii has banned the use of plastic bags. Hale O' Honu'ea provides a supply of reusable cloth
March Multisport on the Big Island of Hawaii
Some would argue that Ironman put Hawaii on the map, but there are many other multi-sport events offered on the Big Island. We have events all year for the traveling athlete to experience. Here's just a few for the month of March:
New Law Regulating Big Island Vacation Rentals: UPDATE FEB 10, 2020
The Big Island of Hawaii has adopted a new law that will affect where you can book or operate a short term vacation rental (STVR). Ordinance 2018-114 regulates STVRs and deals with eligibility, registering and obtaining a permit to operate a legal STVR on the Big Island (Hawaii County).
Honu (Sea Turtles), and where to spot them
My daughter likes to say "any day that you see a turtle is a good day!" In fact, it was she (at the age of 8), who named our townhouse "Hale O' Honu'ea". Honu'ea is Hawaiian for the endangered hawksbill sea turtle. According to NOAA 20-25 females nest annually on the south coast of the island of Hawaii. We even have The Hawaii Island Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project where scientists and volunteers monitor our remote beaches and identify, protect, and record field data on
Hawaii and "Reef Safe" Sunscreens
Some of the main draws for visitors to Hawaii are our year-round sunshine, warmth, and the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful beaches, snorkeling, marine life and ocean.
Day Trip Itineraries for Visiting Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park from the West side of Hawaii
Any time of year is a good time of year to visit Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii with many activities within the park no matter what time of year you visit (although hiking across the black lava rock fields is best done early in the day or in the winter months).
