Insider Tip of the Week: Find a great Lu'au

Attending a lu'au is a must for visitors to Hawaii. Lu'au means "Hawaiian feast or party" and generally includes lots of food, music, and dancing. Most hotels and resorts host lu'aus that feature unlimited food and drink and wonderful hula and Pacific island dance and music performances. The question is, which to choose? Below is a list of recommended lu'aus in West Hawaii (Kona, Kohala, and Waikoloa). Enjoy!

Budget Friendly

Island Breeze Lu'au at the King Kamehameha Hotel: $78.80 per adult, located in downtown Kailua-Kona

Firenesia at the Sheraton Keauhou Resort: $79.95 per adult, located just south of Kailua-Kona

Royal Kona Resort: $62.40 per adult, located in downtown Kailua-Kona

Royal Lu'au at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott: $88 per adult, located in the Waikoloa Beach Resort

Lu'au at the Mauna Kea Hotel: $36 per adult, for SHOW ONLY (no food), located on the Kohala Coast


Family Friendly

Legends of the Pacific at the Hilton Waikoloa: $99 per adult, teen and kids' prices available, located in the Waikoloa Beach Resort

Island Breeze Lu'au at the King Kamehameha Hotel: $78.80 per adult, kids' price available, located in downtown Kailua-Kona

Splurge!

Gathering of the Kings at the Fairmont Orchid: $99 per adult, does not include alcohol, located in the Mauna Lani Resort on the Kohala Coast

Lu'au at the Mauna Kea Hotel: $96 per adult, includes one drink, located on the Kohala Coast

Lu'au at Kona Village Resort: $98 per adult, includes one drink, located a few miles north of Kona Airport

Insider Tip of the Week: Finding Turtles

While in Hawaii you will not want to miss catching a glimpse of a Hawaiian Green Turtle, or Honu, as they are known on the islands.

There are a few beaches where it is highly likely to see them either sunning on the sand or swimming very near the shoreline.

1. Anaeho'omalu Beach Park, aka A Bay. This beach is located just across the street from Big Island Motorcycle Co., right in front of the Marriott hotel.

2. Honokohau State Park, aka Turtle Beach. Inside the Honokohau Harbor, about 3 miles south of the Kona airport. Once you make the turn into the harbor, stay to the right. Pass the boat launch and park near the sailing club. Follow the trail to the beach.

3. Ka'upulehu Beach, aka Four Seasons Resort. Turn into the Hualalai Four Seasons Resort about 8 miles north of the airport. Ask the guard for a beach pass (free). Follow the signs to the beach on the southern end of the resort, which is really in front of Kukio Resort.

Remember!!! Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are an endangered species. You must stay at least 20 feet away from the turtles while viewing them, no exceptions. It is the law, please respect the turtles.

Need beach gear like snorkeling equipment, chairs, umbrellas, or boogie boards? We gotcha covered! 
Head on over to Big Island Motorcycle Co. for all your beach needs. 808-886-2011 or click on the tabs above for more information.

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou!

Happy New Year everyone!

We just celebrated our one year anniversary doing business as Big Island Motorcycle Co. and what a year it has been! Thanks to all of our awesome customers, family, and friends we are proud to say this year has been a wonderful success, greatly exceeding our expectations. We can only imagine what 2011 will bring.

Warmest aloha and sincerest mahalos,

Dustin and Gwen Edwards