Mauna Lani Resort

Overlooking the most spectacular beach along the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, is the uniquely Hawaiian Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows. Luxuriate in treatments at the Mauna Lani Spa, where a photovoltaic system operating a lava watsu pool provides aquatic body therapy complete with underwater acoustics and warm salt water. Take to the Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Courses, where more than 50% of the electricity for the 8,000 square foot air-conditioned Pro-shop and other parts of the golf operation is solar. In fact, Mauna Lani’s solar power innovations have earned the resort the distinction of generating the most solar electric energy of any luxury resort in the world. Be sure to plan your visit in time for the award-winning Turtle Independence Day celebration (our Fourth of July), when the resort releases into the ocean healthy honu (turtle) they have raised in their own saltwater ponds. Among numerous other awards, Mauna Lani has been recognized as one of the “World’s Top Earth-Friendly Getaways” by Conde Nast Traveler magazine and one of the Worlds' Best Hotels by Travel + Leisure.
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The Fairmont Orchid

Seek paradise on The Big Island and you'll find it at The Fairmont Orchid. This 32-acre resort boasts a sugar-white sandy lagoon with turquoise waters, an excellent children's program, four restaurants and three lounges and the exclusive Fairmont Gold. For an unforgettable spa experience, try their authentic Hawaiian outdoor Spa Without Walls featuring waterfall massage hale (huts) and oceanfront massage cabanas. Step lightly and greet native Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles that bask on the shoreline each afternoon. The "Orchid Beachboys" will help you take to the waters in an outrigger canoe, learn to weave a coconut leaf basket, or hike through the largest petroglyph field in the Pacific. Green practices at The Fairmont include energy and water conservation, composting, and serving organic and other eco-friendly foods.
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The Fairmont Kea Lani

If it's the stunning beaches, ocean breezes, and gorgeous sunsets of Maui you desire, try another Fairmont resort along the white sands of Wailea. As Hawaii's only luxury all-suite and villa oceanfront resort, The Fairmont Kea Lani encompasses 22 acres along the southwest shores of Maui at Polo Beach. One-bedroom seaside suites feature roomy living areas, with separate master suites and spacious lanais outdoors. For the ultimate vacation, reserve a two or three-bedroom oceanfront villa with a kitchen and private plunge pool. The Fairmont Kea Lani also has a full-service spa and salon, 24-hour fitness center, and three swimming pools - one for adults-only pool. There is also casual and fine dining in four restaurants, a gourmet bakery and deli, a children's program, boutique shopping, and the list goes on. Green practices at The Fairmont include energy and water conservation, composting, and serving organic and other eco-friendly foods.
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Aaah, the Views

Next to a seasonal stream and a stunning view of Mauna Kea's summit across rolling hills is the best bed and breakfast of eleven found in Kamuela, according to Trip Advisor. Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, Kamuela is also know as Waimea. Here you are close to the Parker Ranch lands and only 15 minutes from the Kohala Coast- but you can view it all from this upcountry vantage point. Conde Nast Traveler named Aaah The Views Bed and Breakfast as one of "Hawaii's Hidden Values" in 2008. Streamside hosted breakfasts are an amazing spread of local fruits, honey, and jams, with fresh pastries, breads, and the famous tradition of chocolate cake in the AM!
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Waianuhea

Off-grid can be elegant, as witnessed at this relaxing lodge also found on The Big Island of Hawaii, along the slopes of Mauna Kea in Konokaa. By off-grid, we mean the only source of power at Waianuhea is solar- plus the resort uses a water catchment system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Never fear, there is also Internet, cell phone and TV service via satellite- all of which can be ignored if you only wish to escape to the nearby river or lily pond. Or lace up your hiking shoes for a mile's walk to the black sand beach where one can find nesting penguins from the Antarctic. Other excursions include a circle walkway tour past the highest accessible waterfall on the island at Akaka Falls near Hilo, or shopping or nature trekking in Waimea.
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