2011 Rewind: A Year of Travel Wonder
We took you to destinations certain to be on the bucket lists of baby boomers around the world. Come, see, go!
Dining at Huggo’s in Kailua Kona on Hawaii, the big Island
Huggo’s Restaurant ~ Kailua Kona, Hawaii – For over 40 years, Huggo’s restaurant has been delighting baby boomers with Hawaiian cuisine showcasing local products from Big Island farms, fisherman, and ranchers. Adding to the allure of the restaurant is its ocean-front setting on ‘Onea Bay in historic Kailua Village where boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops [...]
The Boomers Roam to the Four Seasons Hualalai on Hawaii, the Big Island
Four Seasons Hualalai ~ Hawaii, the Big Island – As we continue our journey to scour the planet for resorts that will make a baby boomer’s heart go pitter-patter, once in a while we find one that is absolutely magnificent in every conceivable way. The Four Seasons Hualalai is just such a resort. From the [...]
Our Two-Hour Big Island Hawaii Paradise Helicopter Tour
Paradise Helicopter Tour – these two baby boomers were completely awestruck with our two-hour helicopter tour of the Big Island of Hawaii with Paradise Helicopters. We took off from the Kona International Airport, and headed counter-clockwise around the whole island. Although the skies were predominantly cloudy, I was still very pleasantly surprised with the beauty [...]
Taste the Local Delights of the Big Island at Bamboo Restaurant
The Bamboo Restaurant and Bar in Hawi on the Big Island serves up local dining delights.
The 3 Things We Didn’t Get to do in Hawaii
One of the things that we have learned in our many travels is that even the best laid plans are likely to be turned upside-down for any number of reasons. During our recent trip to Hawaii, weather and other circumstances shut us out of three adventures that we were really excited about. When this happens, [...]
Our Visit to Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows on Hawaii, the Big Island
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows ~ Hawaii, the Big Island – The second stop on our most recent visit to Hawaii, the Big Island, was the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows. Mauna Lani sits oceanfront on the finest stretch of shoreline on the sunny Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Located [...]
A Site Visit and Dinner at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel ~ Hawaii, the Big Island - In 1960 Hawaii’s Governor William Quinn invited American venture capitalist Laurance S. Rockefeller to visit the Big Island and scout beachfront sites for potential resorts. A noted conservationist and lover of the outdoors, Mr. Rockefeller believed that buildings should conform to, not intrude on, beautiful [...]
Snorkeling at the Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii, the Big Island
As a matter of rule, we don’t talk about activities on our site that we have not personally experienced. However, in our minds, this is likely the best snorkeling on Hawaii, the Big Island, and we were shut out by a severe thunderstorm. ACK! Located just 12 miles south of Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua Bay is a [...]
Our Magical Stay at Kona Village Resort on Hawaii, the Big Island
Kona Village Resort ~ Kailua Kona, Hawaii – We have been privileged to stay in some of the world’s best resorts over the course of the last year. However, with the Kona Village Resort, we have found a property that we both would easily put in our top handful of properties. Imagine a thatch-roofed bungalow [...]
