Kauai Its nickname is the “The Garden Isle,” You can hike
it, swim it, surf it, scuba it to your heart’s content and you will never see it all. The North Shore sea cliffs of NaPali, the lush denseness of Waimea Canyon, the endless beaches—all 69 of them scattered along the island’s 113 miles of shoreline—state park anyone? There are 67!
ISLANDS: TRANQUIL
SECRETS OF THE
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The Big Island: Hawaii The island that is continuously growing and
HAWAII The choices are countless and
the difficulty is not finding a beautiful spot to romance your loved one, it is in the decision of which to choose. The focus here is not on the well-travelled or popular, but more on the secret gems hidden from view. Enjoy the picks I have chosen and let your romance with the islands begin.
by joel martens
continuously changing—volcanic activity add square mileage to this beautiful hunk of rock almost continuously, ever evolving and changing. You can find anything you wish, city life, country life, sand, surf and pretty much any clime you can imagine—11 of the 13 climate zones are represented.
STAY HERE: Aloha Guest House Bed and Breakfast 84-4780 Mamalohoa Highway Captain Cook, HI 96704 800.897.3188 - Toll Free 808.328.8955 - Home
alohaguesthouse.com
Located on the sunny western Kona side of the
island, this is the place to go if you want to experience as close to the “real Hawaii” as you are going to get. Set about 1,500 feet above sea level and accessed by a private road, the resort borders a state forest preserve. Laze the day away in bed, looking out over the spectacular panorama of coastal Kealakekua and Honaunau (every room has an ocean view), or spend the afternoon on the spacious lanai soaking in their oversized hot tub.
HIDDEN SPOT: Ahalanui Pool Known locally as “Pele’s Bath”—this is a naturally
heated pool that the 1960 Kapoho volcanic eruption created. Secluded, it is heated to about 90 degrees Fahrenheit and is surrounded by palm trees—your own tropical paradise. You can find Ahalanui Pool east of Pahoa on the Big Island’s east side on Highway 137 past the ten-mile marker!
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STAY HERE: Mahina Kai Ocean Villa 4933 Aliomanu Rd Anahola, HI 96703 800.337.1134
mahinakai.com
Mahina Kai means “moon over the water,” and is a
traditional Japanese Villa, complete with a teahouse next door. More panoramic views of the ocean, a reef protected beach across the street, a lagoon pool and spa in a tranquil garden setting. Gay owned and operated, this is a bed and breakfast style resort is perfect and unique. They have been charming travelers for over two decades so they must be doing something right.
HIDDEN SPOT: The Blue Room Just before the end of the road on Kauai’s North
Shore, another of Hawaii’s multitude of unique geo- logical formations awaits. A lovely secluded grotto or “wet cave” with timeless sun shining through the clear waters, creates the mystical blue interior lighting. To get to the cave entrance, park in the lot on the makai (ocean) side of the highway just before the end of the road at Ke’e. On the mauka (mountain) side, look for a short trail leading up to the wet cave.
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