Hilton Waikoloa

by jennypersons // March 16, 2018 // Comments off

Since we were staying at the Kings Land Waikoloa (also a Hilton Resort), we got to use the Pools and Amenities at the Hilton Waikoloa for free as well. You will need to get wristbands and towels to use the... Continue reading →

Kings Land Waikoloa Resort

by jennypersons // March 14, 2018 // Comments off

After staying on the Hilo side of the island, we headed to where we were going to spend an entire week: Kings Land Waikoloa Resort. This resort was AMAZING. My son even said he liked it more than Aulani (this... Continue reading →

Akaka Falls

by jennypersons // February 26, 2018 // Comments off

Our next stop while near Hilo was Akaka Falls. It is not far from Hilo and a beautiful Waterfall. The parking is terrible. Most people end up parking on the side of the road – however, they still charge you... Continue reading →

Rainbow Falls

by jennypersons // February 23, 2018 // Comments off

If you want a VERY easy Waterfall to see in Hilo, head to Rainbow Falls. It is in town, easy to park, and then you walk right to the falls. No hiking or even much walking required! It is beautiful... Continue reading →

Hilo Farmers Market

by jennypersons // February 21, 2018 // Comments off

After Volcanoes National Park, we headed straight for the Hilo Farmers Market. We planned it for a Saturday, because we knew it was the best day for the market. It took us going around the block twice to find parking,... Continue reading →

Lava Tube & More Lava Fields – Volcanoes National Park

by jennypersons // February 16, 2018 // Comments off

We got up at a decent hour (not like we could sleep with the roosters and Coqui frogs anyway! Plus we had a PACKED day planned!), packed up, left our rental, and headed back to Volcanoes National Park. We knew... Continue reading →

Centered Anxiety

by jennypersons // February 15, 2018 // Comments off

I booked our trip to Hawaii almost a year before we took it. I had no idea at the time how much it would be needed. Due to circumstances in the last few months, I have been dealing with some... Continue reading →

Lava at the Jaggar Museum – Volcanoes National Park

by jennypersons // February 14, 2018 // Comments off

After we had some dinner at our Airbnb, we headed to Volcanoes National Park (no restaurants anywhere close by). We knew that if we wanted a chance to see Lava, it would be best at night – this was our... Continue reading →

First Airbnb

by jennypersons // February 12, 2018 // Comments off

We stayed in an Airbnb for the first time on our trip to Hawaii. We needed one extra night and we wanted that night near Volcanoes National Park. Well, there aren’t many hotels on that side of the island, much... Continue reading →

Airline Computer System Down

by jennypersons // February 8, 2018 // Comments off

We’re (unfortunately?) back from our wonderful trip to Hawaii. Once I get life and the house back on track, I’ll have a series of posts about all the places we visited. Why is it a week vacation takes 2+ weeks... Continue reading →