There is a government/ military resort on the island. What is the name of it?
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Are you thinking of the one in Volcano National Park? That is Kilauea Military Camp.There is a government/ military resort on the island. What is the name of it?
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Yes, I think is the one.KMC has a web site. Cost of rental is based upon size of unit and Rank.
Lots of good advice, but not a peep from the OP. Oh well!
I got the OP the days she was looking for. So I can confirm she had found something. She is not a frequent poster, but an occasional lurker. LOL
I usually stay in Kona when I go to the Big Island......not as nice as Waikaloa, but more convenient. The two places I have have enjoyed are Wyndham Hawaiian Village and Royal Sea Cliff, both on Alii Drive, both very comfortable and well-maintained.
We have stayed at the Wyndham Hawaiian Village. We would walk every morning to Island Lava Java, which is kind of at the north end of Kona. Not a bad walk, and yes there are sidewalks (to the best of my recollection). The location of Island Lava Java has changed since the last time we were there. It was a little under a mile, each way. I'm just using that location as kind of a landmark.We have a week in Bay Club in December and are thinking about another week prior at the Wyndham Hawaiian Village on Alii Drive. It seems like about a mile walk from the Wyndham Hawaiian Village to the Village of Kailua. Is there a sidewalk or safe way of walking that mile? While we are not shirt shop people, we are micro beer drinking people. While we don't drink and drive, but we sure do drink. So being able to walk there even if we need to take an Uber back at night would be great.
We have stayed at the Wyndham Hawaiian Village. We would walk every morning to Island Lava Java, which is kind of at the north end of Kona. Not a bad walk, and yes there are sidewalks (to the best of my recollection). The location of Island Lava Java has changed since the last time we were there. It was a little under a mile, each way. I'm just using that location as kind of a landmark.
We walk a lot on vacation as well. However, when we're in Hawaii we tend to walk in the mornings, not later in the day when it gets warmer (and more humid). But in NYC and San Francisco it's not unusual for us to walk 6 miles a day.Thank you Luanne. As long as there are sidewalks to get to the Village we are there. The distance of a mile or more is not an issue. We walk all over Honolulu from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Walking to Kapiolani Park and back is an weekly thing. Our nightly walk is usually to Moana Surfrider and back. My husband goes to Duke's Statue and back every morning. Our longest walks together were to Downtown Honolulu and back. My husband is a wimp though. For years I walked around Diamond Head and back without him, however I had to stop since I had a hard time getting to the next bathroom in that upper around the crater area which doesn't have Hotels every few feet like Kalakaua does.
I need to apologize. Dh said as he remembers it there are no sidewalks until you get into town.Thank you Luanne. As long as there are sidewalks to get to the Village we are there. The distance of a mile or more is not an issue. We walk all over Honolulu from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Walking to Kapiolani Park and back is an weekly thing. Our nightly walk is usually to Moana Surfrider and back. My husband goes to Duke's Statue and back every morning. Our longest walks together were to Downtown Honolulu and back. My husband is a wimp though. For years I walked around Diamond Head and back without him, however I had to stop since I had a hard time getting to the next bathroom in that upper around the crater area which doesn't have Hotels every few feet like Kalakaua does.
I need to apologize. Dh said as he remembers it there are no sidewalks until you get into town.
Yes, we walked on the side of the road. I think along parts of the road there was a line the side of the lane, and I don't ever remember feeling too unsafe. But walking at night, in the dark, would be tricky. When you arrive take a look at the road between the timeshare and town and see how comfortable you might feel walking along the side.When you walked in the mornings did you walk on the side of the road. That can be dangerous! I guess we will need to Uber it both ways when drinking in Town.
It's good there a a variety to the islands that can meet everyone's taste. I don't care for Honolulu (which isn't an island, just a city on Oahu ). I loved Honolulu as a college student, but not so much now.That is why we say we have been to all 6 islands you can stay at our favorite is Honolulu, if you must have a car go to another island. We stay in Honolulu without a car for months; therefore, we don't have the expense of renting and parking a car, traffic, finding a parking space etc. We never have an issue with worrying about drinking and driving. On the other islands it is always a question do you drive or do you Uber since you can't walk and the public transportation is not sufficient.
It's good there a a variety to the islands that can meet everyone's taste. I don't care for Honolulu (which isn't an island, just a city on Oahu ). I loved Honolulu as a college student, but not so much now.
On the other islands, Maui in particular, there isn't an issue of an expense for paying for parking, traffic or finding a parking space. I can't imagine being without a car on Maui or the Big Island. Too much to see and do that requires you to get out there. Now, when we go places like NYC, San Francisco or other cities we never rent a car just for the reasons you mentioned.