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W5-V B201 - Great location
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Reviewed by: Barb K. from Calgary, Alberta Canada
Reviewed on: 01/27/2009 for their stay in 02/2008
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| We stayed in Condo B201 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We found the area of Waikoloa to be exceptional. It was so close to 3 of the most beautiful beaches - Hapuna, A'Bay & Mauna Lani. Our son was only 3 when we went, so we would head to the beaches in the mornings, then to the condo for lunch, then head off to sightsee along the coast while he had his nap in the car. The drive up to Waimea and then along the coast was fantastic. Everyday we headed out to see all the Big Island had to offer. We toured the Pololu Valley, the Waipio Valley and then followed the rainforest drive through Laupahoehoe Bay to Hilo. From there we toured around Volcanoes National Park which was really cool and so different from the lushness of the north coast. It was also a short drive south to Kona, where we went on a snorkelling boat to Kealakekua Bay. We really took in all that the Big Island had to offer. The shopping area near the condo was good - especially the restaurant there. We shopped at the grocery store in Waikoloa village (6 miles away) and also over in Mauna Lani shopping area where they had a great organic supermarket with lots of fresh fish and roasted chicken for take-away. The condo was very nice -we spent lots of time on the balcony which overlooked the pool. The smaller bedroom worked well for our 3 yr old and the master bath was spacious. The only problems we seemed to have with the condo was the security gate at the entrance. It was a bit finicky and always took several tries before the gate would actually swing open. We would love to go back to the Big Island - it is a truly magical place. |
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"Absolutely, I would recommend this accommodation to my best friend!" |
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| Detailed Recommendations from Barb K. |
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| Young singles |
No opinion |
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What I liked best about this accommodation:
Proximity to beaches, scenic drives, restaurants, grocery
What I liked least about this accommodation:
No barbeque on the lanai
I selected this accommodation because of:
Beach/Sun, Great food/wine, Museums/Cultural/Historical sites, Outdoor/Adventure
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My personal tips:
Do your research
We did alot of reading before coming to the Big Island so we had an idea of the things that were important to us to see. Hawaii isn't about just sitting on a beach, it's about taking in the natural beauty and history of the Big Island. We would highly recommend Lonely Planet's book on the Big Island to truly appreciate and understand all it has to offer the intrepid traveller.
Additional details about me:
My age: 35-44
My traveling group: Children
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| Each review is the opinion of our individual member and not the opinion of Flipkey, Inc. |
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