| Hawaii's Big Island region of Kona offers
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| | place for swimming, snorkeling, and
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| travelers a place of scenic beauty and
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| | diving. This is where the famous British
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| relaxation during their Hawaiian
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| | Captain James Cook died in 1779.
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| vacation. With its exotic beach resorts
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| | There's a little town called Captain
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| and bays, fishing villages, rainforests,
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| | Cook, located on the bay, where visitors
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| and plantations, Kona invites visitors
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| | can see a monument for the captain and
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| from around the world to settle in and
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| | explore other historic sites. Further
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| soak up the charm of this quaint Hawaiian
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| | south in Kona are the scenic rainforests
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| paradise.
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| | and another fishing village called
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| The main town in north Kona is
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| | Miloli'i.
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| Kailua-Kona, which is a busy fishing
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| | Activities in Kona
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| village with a popular harbor that
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| | Visitors can enjoy a number of activities
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| attracts charter boats, tourists, and
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| | in Kona such as deep sea fishing,
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| commercial fishermen from all around. The
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| | watching dolphins and whales, hiking on
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| village's waterfront has a popular
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| | mountain trails, and more. Kona offers a
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| shopping strip which includes
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| | variety of shops and restaurants as well
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| restaurants, shops, hotels, and
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| | as delicious coffee varieties that are
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| historical sites. One can also tour the
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| | grown and harvested right on the island!
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| Hulihe'e Palace, which was built in 1838
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| | For the outdoor lover, there are hiking
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| as a resort for Hawaiian royalty.
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| | or biking trails to gorgeous waterfalls
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| The town hosts two major sporting events
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| | and volcanoes. Those who want to stay dry
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| each year - the Hawaiian International
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| | while relaxing at sea can take a Kona
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| Billfish Tournament and the Ironman
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| | boat cruise or glass-bottom boat cruise.
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| Triathalon.
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| | Kona Accommodations
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| Other Regions in North Kona
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| | Kona offers a variety of lodging options
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| Also in north Kona are the coffee regions
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| | to fit anyone's budget. Here are just a
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| such as Honalo, Holualoa, and Kainaliu.
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| | few hotels in the area: Kona Seaside
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| The Holualoa Village is a popular arts
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| | Hotel, King Kamehameha's Beach Hotel,
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| and crafts center. To the south is the
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| | Royal Kona Resort, Castle Kona Bali Kai
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| Magic Sands Beach, also called the
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| | (Condominium Resort), Kona Coast Resort,
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| Disappearing Sands Beach, which
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| | Luana Inn, and Holua Resort at the Mauna
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| disappears when the waves come in winter.
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| | Loa Village.
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| You can go swimming and bodysurfing in
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| | If you're looking for slow-paced fun and
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| summer. Or, you can hand-feed reef fish
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| | relaxation, be sure to book your next
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| or go snorkeling in Kahalu'u.
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| | trip to Hawaii on the Big Island's
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| Other Places to Visit in Kona
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| | beautiful region of Kona!
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| The Kealakekua Bay is another popular
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