Best Hawaii Helicopter Tours

Dear Best Hawaii Vacation visitors,
It's time to get the excitement going for your vacation in Hawaii. Hawaii helicopter tours will just do that. Additionally, they are a way to see those hidden waterfalls, remote Hawaiian valleys, rough cliff coasts like the Napali Coast on Kauai or flying over a lava oozing Volcano Kilauea in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

We've put together a list of Best Hawaiian helicopter tours which cover all the Hawaiian Islands with their tours.

Best Hawaii helicopter tours:

Here is what National Geographic says about Blue Hawaiian Helicopters in 'The Ten Best of Everything' (Hawaii section): "Blue Hawaiian is the premier helicopter tour company in Hawaii, with a great safety record, flown by the best and most experienced helicopter pilots. The tour is a unique blend of cultura; excursions to some of Hawaii's most remote and breathtaking beautiful places."

Sunshine Helicopters offers aerial tours of Maui, Molokai and Hawaii (Big Island). Over 90% of the State of Hawaii is accessible only by helicopter. Take a tour in the blue skies above the Hawaiian Islands aboard their "Black Beauty" state-of-the-art helicopters. Hawaii air tours by Sunshine Helicopters offer spectacular aerial views of erupting and dormant volcanoes including Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui and Volcano National Park on the island of Hawaii. Tours include Molokai's world's tallest sea cliffs, Maui's Kapalua, Kaanapali coast & Upcountry Maui, and Big island tours cover Kilauea Volcano, Hamakua Coast, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.

When enjoying a vacation on Hawaii Big Island, you might want to take one of the helicopter tours by Tropical Helicopters which offers a Volcano Adventure and Hilo Fire and Falls Adventure Tour.

Kauai Helicopter Tours are offered by Safari Helicopters. A helicopter tour of Kauai will take you on a tour of Kauai’s dramatic wilderness areas which are only accessible by air. Safari Helicopters leaves from the Lihue Heliport. They also offer Big Island helicopter tours which leave from Hilo Heliport.

For your island fun and entertainment we have included another Hawaii youtube video. It's a helicopter video about a Kauai helicopter ride on the Napali coast. Enjoy!

What's your 'Best Hawaii helicopter tour"? Aloha Pua Hawaii Affordable and Kohala Coast Web

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2012 Hawaii summer vacation

Dear Best Hawaii Vacation blog visitors,
Much mahalo for visiting our recent post by guest author Alex from Maui 'My Journey to Maui' and all your fun comments. Well, what's a great way to check out relocating options to Hawaii? A Hawaii vacation this summer 2012 gives you a great opportunity of checking out moving to Hawaii options.

When recently updating Kohala Coast Vacation & Accommodation Guide vacancies for 2012 Hawaii summer vacation, we were quite surprised how many vacation rentals, homes & condos on the Kohala Coast are currently still having summer vacancies at rates you can afford. Here is a small selection for your Hawaii vacation this summer:

Puako Apartment - 2012 Hawaii summer vacation from $115/nt.


This Puako Apartment is right across from Beach. If it's just the two of you and you love the beach, this is as good as it gets with all the Puako rentals. $115/nt. this is your best deal Puako beach! It has currently still vacancies for Hawaii summer vacation for July + August 2012. Enjoy all your meals outdoors in a tropical setting on your spacious private lanai. Puako is one of the most desired areas on the Kohala Coast. You can access the ocean right there across from Puako Puako Beach Drive or pack your beach stuff into the car and take a short 5-minute drive to Puako Beach 69 also called Wailea Bay.

Waimea Apartment -2012 Hawaii summer vacation from $95/nt.



This Waimea cottage style apartment is fully equipped (full kitchen) and at a private location with short 10-minute drive to Mauna Kea beach. Stay for less money at a nice cottage and save money for restaurant visits or other Hawaii activities, like a helicopter flight over an active volcano. Summer vacation dates are still available for August from $95/nt. with 7-night booking. Sunny Side Waimea Cottage Kohala Coast Vacation Rental Cottage Near Best Beaches

Kohala Coast Estate vacation rental 1Bd/1Ba w/180 degrees Ocean views- 2012 Hawaii summer vacation from $145/nt.


This Kohala Coast vacation rental is situated 400' above the Kohala Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii, offering expansive,unobstructed views of the ocean, coastline, and nearby Hualalai Volcano. Awesome sunsets and balmy ocean breezes are the norm here. The Hawaiian Hale is conveniently located 35 miles north of the Kona airport. From here you are only minutes away from the finest beaches (such as Hapuna), water activities, dining and golfing the Big Island has to offer.

2Bd/2Ba Kohala Estate Vacation Home w/180 degrees Ocean views - 2012 Hawaii summer vacation from $235/nt.(dbl.)


Experience Hawaii at its best. Enjoy the Aloha at this newly completed, tropically decorated two bedroom and two bath Kohala Coast vacation home, located in Kohala Estates (next to Kohala Ranch), minutes away from world-class golf, white sand beaches and 5-star resorts. This Kohala Coast Estate home can be booked for 2012 Hawaii summer vacation special for August + September from $215/nt.(dbl.)

Review more 2012 Summer vacation deals. The next update on Hawaii summer vacancies will be on July 1, 2012. Stay tuned. Mahalo and aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacation

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Listen to Hawaiian music presented by PBS Hawaii this Sunday

Aloha everybody,
Today we have a special announcement we'd love to share with our Hawaii blog visitors. We received this Press Release from our Twitter friends from PBS Hawaii. By publishing it, we want to show our support for PBS Hawaii which always had and will have a special place in our personal television program. Please, tune in this Sunday to PBSHawaii.org for a very special performance of Hawaiian music. See the following press release by Hawaii PBS for detailed information:

ENCORE BROADCAST SUNDAY JUNE 17/VIMEO REPLAY

NA MELE: NA LANI EHA FROM IOLANI PALACE

Na Mele Na Lani Eha from Iolani Palace presented by Hawaiian Airlines this Sunday, June 17, at 7:00 pm. The two-hour program is also available from 7:00 pm June 17 to 7:00 pm June 18 HST as a Vimeo replay on PBSHawaii.org.

The television music special features songs composed by four siblings of the Hawaiian monarchy performed by: Marlene Sai, Robert Cazimero, Nina Kealiiwahamana, Haunani Apoliona, Dennis and David Kamakahi, Aaron Mahi, Kuuipo Kumukahi and the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame Serenaders, Jeff Peterson, Helene Woodward, Ilana Mahiehie Davis and Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus directed by Nola Nahulu. To obtain a DVD copy of the program, please visit PBSHawaii.org


With executive producer Robert Pennybacker looking on, vocalist Marlene Sai and musician Jeff Peterson perform in the Blue Room for PBS Hawaii production, Na Lani Eha from Iolani Palace. Photo Credit: Bryan Bosworth, PBS Hawaii.

Hawaii's only public television station, PBS Hawaii, advances learning and discovery through storytelling that profoundly touches people's lives. We bring the world to Hawaii and Hawaii to the world. Be a PBS Hawaii fan on Facebook at facebook.com/PBSHawaii Friend us on Twitter at twitter.com/PBSHawaii Visit us online at PBSHawaii.org"

We hope this won't be the only time you are tuning into PBS Hawaii. Enjoy the best of Hawaiian music this Sunday. Aloha, Pua & Keoki Hawaii Vacations

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My Journey to Maui

Dear Best Hawaii Vacation blog fans,
We hope you all enjoyed Bill's recent guest post 'Spring in Hawaii Waimea' on the Big Island. As you know, personal guest posts by Hawaii visitors and residents are most welcome here at Best Hawaii Vacation blog when they come from the heart and support our efforts of spreading the love and aloha for Hawaii, the land and its people.

Today we are to share with all of you the persona journey of Alex to Hawaii. His journey to Maui is one of those 'coming home journeys'of a family moving to Hawaii. Alex Cortez works a realtor with Island Sotheby's in Wailea. When not selling Wailea real estate, he can be found spending time with his two children and playing golf.

"Through real estate, I have the pleasure of working with many people who are either relocating or looking to purchase a piece of paradise. A question that is asked almost every single time is what made me move to Maui, as I’m not originally from the Valley Isle. My journey began almost 5 years ago. At that time, I was happy living in New York City but the news of an upcoming addition to the family changed everything. I was adamantly opposed to raising children in a concrete jungle and as my wife’s family lives on Maui, we decided to make the move over 5,000 miles from the East Coast to the sunny Pacific. Although my wife had grown up visiting Maui throughout her childhood, it was completely sight unseen for me as I had never been to Hawaii before.

We moved to Kihei a few months prior to the arrival of our son, Julian Kai. Getting used to life in Maui was easy, as the locals are friendly and visitors are usually glad to be on vacation. Living on a Hawaiian island comes with certain adjustments if expecting the same shopping opportunities of a big city and a plethora of dining choices but we happily accept those in exchange for our peaceful island life.

And Maui has much more to offer. Having the opportunity to raise our children in a tropical paradise with some of the world’s most amazing natural beauty makes up for the lack of big box stores. On a hot summer day we walk to our favorite beach in Hawaii, Keawakapu. Want to awe a visiting family member? Take them to see the sunrise at Haleakala (aptly named, as in Hawaiian it means 'House of the Sun'). My father is 70 years old and he said he had never seen anything as remarkable as the views from Haleakala. Maui truly makes everything else seem trivial.

Although for many, Maui evokes thoughts of sandy beaches, it offers a multitude of micro-climates. From Makawao with its rich cowboy/cattle history, to Kula perched at Haleakala’s foot with a cool climate most wouldn’t think is on Maui (you better get that fireplace going!), to Paia with its laid-back attitude reflecting its reputation as a surfer and artist haven, to the world-class resort communities of Wailea and Kapalua, Maui can set the perfect stage for a life on one of the world’s most beautiful places.

A year ago, my wife opened a new swimwear boutique in Kihei, with a special emphasis on locally-based products. It is thriving as it continues to be a strong member of the community, serving both visitors and locals alike. And six months ago, we were joined by the latest addition to our family, a beautiful baby girl named Cecilia Makena. With two children and a new business, we have planted our roots on Maui and intend to make this our permanent home. Share your Journey to Maui story!"

Much mahalo again Alex for sharing your 'Journey to Hawaii' with all of us. When Keoki and I made ourselves familiar with your work as a realtor on Maui, we were impressed by your involvement and dedication in all Maui public affairs relating to Maui real estate and Hawaii vacation.

What is your life journey to Hawaii? Mahalo, Pua Hawaii Kohala Coast Vacation

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Spring in Hawaii Waimea

Dear Hawaii visitors,
We are once again delighted to post one of those 'real life in Hawaii' articles for all those who have Hawaii in their hearts and dreams and would like to know what it is like to live in Hawaii, beyond a 2-week vacation.

Our dear long time friend Bill Jardine from Big Island Buyer Brokers, contributed with another of his wonderful articles about Hawaii. 'Spring in Hawaii Waimea' is written with his soul and heart for the Hawaiian Islands. And maybe some of you might even reconsider their travel dates for their Hawaii vacation. A spring vacation in May in Hawaii seems pretty tempting after reading this post.

Spring in Hawaii Waimea by Bill

"Spring in Waimea is an experience for all of our senses. The sweet Spring air still carries the sparkle of April showers, and the sky is now an even deeper blue. Waimea is just as picture perfect as you can imagine. May comes in the front gate, and April slips out through the back, dragging her sprinkler behind.



May brings flowers … plain and simple. Just the thought of the hedges, trees and bushes in bloom is enough to set the tone for the whole month. Then, just as we get near the end of the month, school let’s out, and everyone goes on vacation! It is pretty hard to think of anything negative about May!

The Jacaranda flowers now scatter across the lawns and sprinkle themselves on dark asphalt paving as blades of early summer light pour down between the flocks of cotton-ball clouds jostling above the pasture lands, where cows and calves fatten on the bounty of the early rains.

This is the time of year when we hear the deep voices of the cows calling for their calves at dusk, and flocks of warbling silverbills wheel and rush across the darkening sky on their way to their roosts in the Formosan koa trees. Puuanahulu is strutting around in vivid oranges and purples as the Silver Oak, Pride of India and Jacaranda trees all compete for your attention. It is a great time to dust off your camera and take some pictures!..."

So how did you like Bill's 'Spring in Hawaii' article and what is your take on a Spring vacation in Hawaii? We'd like to hear from you. Mahalo and aloha, Pua Kohala Coast Vacation

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Merrie Monarch Hula Festival started

Aloha to all our Hawaii lovers,
When publishing the April 2012 Big Island Events, the biggest Hawaii event was without any doubt the 2012 Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival in Hilo. The hula festival started officially yesterday April 8th Easter Sunday with a Ho'olaule'a at the auditorium behind the Stadium with lots of music, food and fun. Be aware that this was just the opening of a week-long festival of cultural events including Hawaii's most prestigious hula competition.

The Merrie Monarch Festival announced changes in the statewide coverage of its hula competition. The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival was first televised in 1981 on KITV (channel 4). That's where Keoki and I would always watch it. The high definition TV broadcast event is now moving to KFVE (channel 5). The 2012 Merrie Monarch Festival TV show will be a perfect way to internationally promote Hawaiian culture. When you are a hula fan like us, you can follow the show live via Internet streaming when are in Hawaii or thousands of miles away. It's a program which touches your heart and your soul and wants everybody to come back to Hawaii.

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival Miss Aloha Winner 2011

Enjoy the hula with Tori Hulali Canha



For all our current Hawaii visitors, the Merrie Monarch Festival offers lots of free events displaying Hawaii cultures and traditions like the crafts fair which starts on Wednesday, with incredible fresh Hawaiian leis and unique Hawaiian crafts in the building adjacent to the Stadium. The Wednesday hula performance is very special because it is a FREE hula exhibition night at the Stadium which begins at 6:30 pm. For the following Hula performances, tickets are needed. Normally, tickets are sold out way in advance but this year I could not find out from the Merrie Monarch website whether there are still tickets available.

Wishing you a unique experience with the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival 2012 in Hilo, live at home or at the Hilo location. Your Merrie Monarch Hula festival comments are most welcome. We' d love to hear from all our hula lover friends. Mahalo and aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacation

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Kahunas in Hawaii

E komo mai to all of our Best Hawaii Vacation blog visitors!

Those of our Hawaii visitors who are coming back again and again to the Hawaiian Islands, respect the aina (land) and its people, make themselves knowledgeable about the Hawaiian culture and history, are familiar with the Hawaiian word 'kahuna'. Kahunas in Hawaii are experts in a certain field such as religion, health, crafts, science, psychology or magic.

In our days the word 'kahuna' is used in many ways. Sometimes it seems people without any traditional Hawaiian knowledge use the word 'kahuna' or claim 'kahuna' or 'big kahuna' for their legitimating that website and information is closely associated with the Hawaiian culture. The 'Kahunas in Hawaii' search results in Google reflect that more than anything else.

Keoki and myself consider a Hawaiian healer/expert health professional or a minister/priest a Hawaiian 'Kahuna', a person who is a recognized expert by their Hawaiian community in their field. There is no school or college which can grant the title 'Kahuna' to a healer because of his expertise in a given field. It is the joint recognition by his Hawaiian community which makes him or her a 'kahuna'. All the Hawaiian Islands have their 'kahunas', some times well-known all over the islands.

When you ask long time residents of Hawaii Big Island about the healer Papa Auwae, there is no doubt that they will refer to him as a 'Kahuna'. His expansive knowledge of Hawaiian herbs and treatments made him not only a well-known Kahuna in Hawaii but way beyond the islands. Honolulu Star Bulletin wrote "Papa Auwae was best known as a kahunala'aulapa'au, an herbalist, knowledge he learned from his 107-year-old great-great-grandmother'. He died in 2001 at age 94.

A big group of students who followed his teachings when he was still alive, are practicing today what they learned from him. When healer and kahuna Papa Auwae died in 2001, the Hawaiian Islands lost one of their most respected 'Kahunas'.

It takes a very long time to gain knowledge and healing expertise as Papa Auwae had accumulated over a life time. The title 'kahuna' was well in place for him. Keoki and I are very proud of having known him and having experienced his healing first hand. For all those who'd like to learn more about those who continue Papa Auwae's teachings, please, read the journey of inheritance or about Kahuna, Kumu and Kapuna in Hawaii read Hawaii Relationship Healing

So when coming to Hawaii on a search for a Hawaiian kahuna healer, take your time to talk to the Hawaiian people and communities, they will direct you to the right 'kanuna'. If you already know of 'Kahunas in Hawaii', we would love to hear from you about your personal experience.
A hui hou. Aloha, Pua Hawaii Vacations

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