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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Kailua-Kona is generally a very beautiful and safe place.  Its resorts...
Last edited: 16 August 2006
History 
The city of Kailua-Kona was first established in 1812 by King Kamehameha I of...
Last edited: 16 August 2006
Recommended Reading 
The best guide book to Hawaii Island is Hawaii, The Big Island Revealed, by...
Last edited: 27 May 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce operates an informative website for...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Kailua-Kona has warm and sunny weather throughout the year.  High temperatures...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Budget Travel 
When traveling to the Kona side of the Big Island, you may find it helpful to...
Last edited: 26 June 2007
Overview of Kailua-Kona 
Kailua-Kona is located on the leeward (Kona) side of the island of Hawaii...
Last edited: 02 May 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving by Air: Kailua Kona is served by Keahole International Airport (KOA...
Last edited: 18 October 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxi or rent-a-car? Depends what your out to do. Lots of people that are in...
Last edited: 30 August 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
A day trip to Kona Coast State Park makes for a great family outing.  The...
Last edited: 08 September 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
The Big Island of Hawaii is not a destination for one to stay out late and...
Last edited: 05 April 2008
Shopping 
The main shopping drag in Kailua-Kona is Ali'i Drive.  In addition to lots of...
Last edited: 23 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
Kailua-Kona is home to the Ironman Triathlon World Championship every October...
Last edited: 29 April 2006
AdventureXrafting.com 
Top rated Whale Watching and snorkeling adventure in Hawaii...
Last edited: 21 December 2009
konaseascooters.com 
  Great under water fun on the Kona coast, operating your own personal sea...
Last edited: 12 September 2009
snorkeling 
Many tour companies such as Dolphin Discoveries offer snorkel tours to such...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
A Ala Hawaii massage 
A Ala Hawaii Massage will help you relax with a massage while you listen to the...
Last edited: 28 September 2009
Kaloko-Honokohau National Park 
almost unknown it has a visitor center and great turtle watching along with...
Last edited: 21 May 2006
Kula Kai Caverns and Lava Tubes 
This is a large lava tube system located 40 miles south of Kona.  To get to the...
Last edited: 27 July 2008
Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm 
Formal tours Monday thru Friday at 10, 12 and 2pm. Ages 8 and up are $35 and...
Last edited: 13 August 2009
Sunlight on Water 
 
Last edited: 19 September 2009
Swing Zone 
Has Kona's only night driving range and mini golf, and a par 3, 6 hole golf...
Last edited: 18 August 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Ristorante La Pasta 
Ristorante La Pasta This Italian restaurante is located in Kailua-Kona (on the...
Last edited: 14 May 2009
Kona Brewing Company Pub & Brewery 
Kona Brewing Co is the happening place in Kona. The Brew Pub is known in Hawaii...
Last edited: 10 January 2009
La Cala Mexican Resaurant & Margaritas 
Hot Night Spot for the Local Music Scene in Kailua Kona.  Every Tuesday night...
Last edited: 17 August 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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