I was debating whether or not to review this property, as the Waikiki Parc Hotel is closing this fall for an extensive, 2 year renovation. The renovation will slash the room count in half, and will undoubtedly raises prices appreciably, but for now, the Waikiki Parc remains a good value. In fact, I recommended the property to Mr. & Mrs. J, which was admittedly a long shot … [Read more...] about Review: Waikiki Parc Hotel
Hawaii
Moke’s Bread and Breakfast
After getting back to our car from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail, the wife and I took a 15 minute drive into Kailua town to have breakfast at Moke's Bread & Breakfast. Kailua is actually home to many famous breakfast places, the more well known ones being Cinnamon's and Boots & Kimos, but in my opinion, Moke's is the best. Located in a side street in central Kailua, … [Read more...] about Moke’s Bread and Breakfast
Hiking Lanikai Pillbox Trail
When people come to Hawaii, many have a tendency to develop a disdain for my home island, Oahu. Yes the capitol city Honolulu is one of the largest in the U.S., and things like crowding, and especially traffic, are major issues on the island. But I think the biggest reason why people dislike Oahu is because it's misunderstood and/or they don't get out and explore enough. So … [Read more...] about Hiking Lanikai Pillbox Trail
The Seaside Restaurant
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner Hawaii Volcanoes National Park The Seaside Restaurant As I said in my … [Read more...] about The Seaside Restaurant
Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner The drive back from Punalu'u Black Sand Beach to the Courtyard King Kam … [Read more...] about Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach After we loaded up on sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen, we headed out of Hilo to make the long trek back to Kona. … [Read more...] about Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen After our adventures around Akaka Falls, the wife and I decided to skip lunch and make a pilgrimage to the must-visit place for locals … [Read more...] about Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen
Akaka Falls State Park
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls After finishing up at Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls, the wife and I decided to take a drive to Akaka Falls State Park to check it out the actual Akaka Falls. As the … [Read more...] about Akaka Falls State Park
Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls My first day on-island was pretty boring work stuff. I did visit the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Park, otherwise known as the Place of Refuge, but the weather was bad and my photos didn't … [Read more...] about Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls
Courtyard by Marriott Kona Beach Hotel
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel For this short trip to the Big Island the wife and I had a busy schedule planned, so we weren't looking for a nice resort to stay at. Really, all we wanted was a comfortable, clean place to rest our heads with the creature … [Read more...] about Courtyard by Marriott Kona Beach Hotel