Kona Hawaii Vacations

Kona Hawaii Vacations


While the Big Island of Hawaii has a wide variety of climates, Kona (in Hawaiian 'kona' means leeward or dry side of the island, as opposed to 'ko'olau' which means windward or the wet side of the island) boasts 300 days of sunshine per year. A Kona, Hawaii vacation offers numerous activities during every season, as well as a wide variety of accommodations.



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Among the many activities and attractions you can enjoy during your Kona vacation are sport fishing, snorkeling, legendary sunsets, and famous Kona coffee, as well as many other activities and attractions for kids of all ages. Kona boasts championship golf courses, and world class resorts. There are several beaches to visit during your stay if you simply want to unwind and work on your tan.

Kona is the best known and most widely visited area on the Big Island. Shopping, dining, and numerous historical landmarks and tours are available during your stay in Kona. The town is also a fabulous spot to pick up a wide variety of handcrafted souvenirs sure to inspire jealousy in your friends and neighbors back home. Kona offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere for the vacationer.

Any Kona vacation would not be complete without a tour of a coffee farm in south Kona. Some of the small coffee farms offer samples of coffee brewed from beans grown, roasted, and ground on-site. South Kona also boasts the Kealakekua Bay marine preserve and Pu'uhonua O Honaunau, or Place of Refuge, where the famous painted church is located. Kealakekua Bay is where Captain Cook, widely held to be the first visitor to the Hawaiian Islands, was killed in 1779 over a dispute with a local Chief.

Accommodations during your Kona vacation can range from bed and breakfasts, condominiums, and beach houses to luxury hotels and resorts. Most rentals, hotels, and resorts offer ocean views, and spectacular sunset scenes. The luxury resorts typically offer all-inclusive packages, or you can stay in a rental beach house and plan your activities according to your families' whim.

With the amazing variety of activities available during your Kona vacation, and with a wide range of accommodations available, everyone is certain to find their perfect vacation experience and will look forward to many return visits.