The Weather in Paradise This Week

Reprinted from here. Point Forecast: Kailua Kona HI 19.63N 155.95W (Elev. 1217 ft) Last Update: 5:00 am HST Oct 3, 2008 Forecast Valid: 7am HST Oct 3, 2008-6pm HST Oct 9, 2008

Today Isolated Showers Hi 80°F Tonight Haze Lo 66°F Saturday Isolated Showers Hi 80°F Saturday Night Isolated Showers Lo 66°F Sunday Isolated Showers Hi 80°F Sunday Night Haze Lo 66°F Monday Isolated Showers Hi 80°F Monday Night Haze Lo 66°F Tuesday Isolated Showers Hi 80°F Today: Isolated showers after noon. Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind between 6 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight: Widespread haze. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 7 mph becoming east. Saturday: Isolated showers after noon. Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday Night: Isolated showers before midnight. Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 7 mph becoming east. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday: Isolated showers after noon. Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind between 6 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday Night: Widespread haze. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 7 mph becoming east. Monday: Isolated showers after noon. Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Monday Night: Widespread haze. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 8 mph becoming east. Tuesday: Isolated showers. Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tuesday Night: Widespread haze. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 7 mph becoming east. Wednesday: Isolated showers. Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind between 6 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Wednesday Night: Widespread haze. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 7 mph becoming east. Thursday: Isolated showers. Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind between 5 and 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. For more information on touring Hawaii in general, and the Big Island in particular, visit here and here.

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Frank's Big Island Travel Hints 1: Kailua Kona South to Kealakekua

Aloha is a Hawaiian word for hello, goodbye and a word they use for love. In the literal translation, “alo” is life and “ha” is breath. So when you say “Aloha”, and someone returns the greeting, you are sharing the breath of life.

The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest land mass in the state. I fact, all the other Hawaiian islands will fit inside the Big Island and only take up about half of it.

Therefore realize it takes 6-7 hours to drive around this island, if you don’t stop anywhere. I always suggest if you are going to drive and see the sights yourself, split the driving into 3 days and pick up your GPS Tour Guide (808-557-0051).

The first drive day, go to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. From Kona it will take 3 hours of non-stop drive time to reach the entrance. Tour Guide has over 50 sights to see inside the park with tons of great info and photos. The park entrance fee is $10.00 per carload and is good for 7 days, so you can go back and see sights you may have missed the first time if you wish. Bring a cooler with sandwiches and lots of water as there are few places inside the park to buy food. If you prefer a hot lunch, the Volcano House is reasonably priced ($15.00 buffet) and has a spectacular view. The Volcano House is also steeped in history and is not to be missed.

I wear shorts, tee shirt and comfortable walking shoes. BUT, also bring my sweat pants and sweatshirt. At 4200 ft. elevation, temperatures can vary from 80 to 45 degrees and weather conditions can change in a matter of minutes, so BE PREPARED. My advice is leave early (7:AM) and expect to get back about dark (6-7 PM). Tour Guide will get you there and back safely and has all the info about hiking, biking, museums and much more.

There are a number of great sights between Kona and the volcano that could be a whole day of sight seeing, all found in your Tour Guide.

When leaving Kona going south, you will enter the coffee country. There are several farms that offer free coffee sampling and tours. Just look for the signs along the highway. Kona Joe’s (visit here and see video) is one of my favorites. They grow their coffee on trellises like fine wine in Napa or Sonoma. Kona Joe’s offers tours, has a coffee bar and gift shop, is immaculately maintained and has breathtaking views of the Kona Coast. For tour times, see their ad in Tour Guide.

Continuing south, brings you to the turn off for Kealakekua Bay (Napo'opo'o Road). At the bottom of this beautiful winding road, turn right to see the Capt. Cook Monument. Tour Guide will give great info about this historic area.

Stay along the coast headed south, on the single lane road for 4 miles, and you will arrive at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park, also known as the “Place of Refuge”. Tour Guide help will make this magical spot come alive.