Paradise Found: The Hawaiian Islands
Paradise Found: The Hawaiian Islands, spends some time finding ways to #LetHawaiiHappen. From sightseeing in Honolulu to snorkeling in the clear waters of the Island of Hawaii, from sailing the Pacific around Maui to exploring the backcountry of Kauai – we found adventure and relaxation throughout the islands. Discover the history, culture and Aloha Spirit along the way as Ashley finds paradise in Hawaii.
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00:00 – Paradise Found Titles
00:23 – Introduction with Ashley Colburn, Host
00:36 – Map of Hawaii – “Eight islands make up the state of Hawai`i, and I’ll be visiting the four main islands, Hawai`i, Maui, O`ahu, and Kaua`i.”
00:44 – Ashley starts her journey on the largest island, also referred to as The Big Island, Hawai`i Island.
00:51 – Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
00:58 – Interview with Jessica Ferracane of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
02:02 – Drive through park
02:10 – Lava tube exploration
02:51 – Time lapse of Kilauea Volcano’s eruption
03:08 – Map of island with Hilo highlighted
03:13 – Hilo Farmers’ Market
03:18 – Interview with Ross Birch, Executive Director Big Island Visitors Bureau at Hilo Farmers’ Market
03:35 – “Majority of vendors come in twice a week—mid-week on Wednesdays and then on the weekend, on Saturdays.”
04:27 – “Hilo is actually known as the wettest city in the United States…but if you go to the opposite side of the island, it’s more of an arid desert area.”
04:50 – Road to Kona
05:01 – Exploration of Kona; black volcano rock joining the Pacific plus the famous Hawaiian Shave Ice.
05:46 – Interview with Lily Dudoit, Cultural Activities Director, Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa Keauhou Bay
06:32 – Hawaiian chant by Lily
06:46 – “The sea life in and around Kona is abundant, and within seconds of departing on an adventure on the water, dolphins were surrounding the boat, giving us a great show.”
07:01 – The Speedboat Ride with Captain Zodiac
07:21 – Ashley snorkels to see some of the most beautiful fish and coral.
07:50 – Hawaii Forest & Trail excursion
07:56 – Interview Jason Cohn, Marketing Manager of Hawai`i Forest & Trail
08:02 – Exclusive waterfalls, ancient Hawaiian agricultural sites, some fruit, wild orchids; off-road driving and trail hiking
09:06 – Map of Maui
09:13 – Overview of Maui, the second largest island and the “Valley Isle”
09:25 – Interview with Kainoa Horcajo, Hawaiian Cultural Ambassador, Grand Wailea – “…life in Maui, the perfect blend of everything…”
09:57 – Summit of Haleakala, spectacular sunrises
10:10 – Iao Valley with two parks, Iao Valley State Park and Kepaniwai Heritage Village
10:43 – “Heritage Garden is worth a visit to see why the Hawaiian Islands are referred to as the ‘Melting Pot of the Pacific.’”
10:50 – Interview with Kyle Kawakami, Chef/Owner of Maui Fresh Streatery, history of Hawai`i’s blended flavors
11:45 – Maui Fresh Streatery food truck gourmet offerings
12:38 – Art and shopping district in Lahaina on Front Street
12:45 – Kainoa: “Lahaina is one of the chiefly centers of the island. It was the capital of the Hawaiian kingdom for a time.”
13:04 – Interview with Lianne Driessen, Director of Marketing, Trilogy Excursions
13:19 – Excursion to Hanolua Bay and Mokuleia Bay with refreshments and lunch
14:51 – Map of O`ahu, most populated island and the island with the state capital, Honolulu
14:58 – Overview of Honolulu with Diamond Head Mountain and Waikiki Beach
15:15 – Interview with Kimoke`o Aya, Tour Guide for Diamond Head Vacations
15:38 – Pearl Harbor and World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
16:31 – Luau at Paradise Cove
16:43 – Interview with Keaweluaole Kamealona of Paradise Cove
17:35 – Ashley takes the stage at Paradise Cove.
18:15 – Waikiki Beach introduction
19:10 – Kaua`i, the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain and the most northern
19:19 – Interview with Sue Kanoho, Executive Director of Kaua`i Visitors Bureau
19:29 – Nā Pali Coast
19:36 – Waimea Valley – “Grand Canyon of the Pacific”
19:54 – Interview with Micah Young, Kaua`i Backcountry Adventures
20:11 – Mountain tubing
20:25 – Kaua`i Backcountry Adventures excursions
21:02 – Kalalau Lookout
21:18 – Kayaking and hiking with Outfitters Kaua`i
22:10 – National Tropical Botanical Garden – Allerton
22:16 – Interview with Tessa McSwain, Marketing Manager of National Tropical Botanical Garden
22:32 – Jurassic Park trees
23:04 – McBride Garden
23:17 – Biodiversity Trail, newest exhibit at the garden
23:35 – Spouting Horn
23:52 – Waimea Canyon Lookout
24:02 – Interview with Blake Brown, Outfitters Kauai`i Guide
24:27 – Bike ride down the canyon
24:55 – Sponsors
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island or Hawaii Island, Hawaii 4K (UHD)
Recorded: May 2019
00:00 Kilauea Volcano, Halemaumau Crater
01:58 Kilauea Iki Crater
05:16 Crater Rim Drive
05:37 Kilauea Volcano, Halemaumau Crater
08:06 Keanakakoi Crater
08:23 Kilauea Volcano, Halemaumau Crater
08:53 Crater Rim Drive
08:59 Chain of Craters Road
10:07 Kealakomo Overlook, Chain of Craters Road
11:09 Chain of Craters Rd
11:29 Holei Sea Arch, Chain of Craters Rd
12:04 Chain of Craters Rd
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Hawaii Oceanfront Vacation Rental - Lyman's Hale 4 bedrooms 4 bathroom for 14
Welcome to Lymans Hale. This beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 2700 SF absolute oceanfront home can accommodate up to 12. Every bedroom has an ocean view. The lanai offers stunning views of Holualoa Bay, Kamoa Point, Keolonahihi State Park, miles of coastline, and the world famous Lyman's and Banyan's surfing areas. Watch surfers, whales, spinner dolphins, and inspiring Hawaii sunsets from the lanai, or from the private poolside patio.
Lymans Hale is two connected units, one upstairs and one downstairs, and has two fully equipped kitchens and two separate laundry rooms. All four bedrooms have air conditioning, and ceiling fans. The two master bedrooms have the king sized beds, and the other two bedrooms have queen sized beds. There is also a queen sized bonus bed on the lanai, and two sofa beds. The house has high ceilings, large flat screen TV, premium cable, DVD, high speed wireless Internet, and free long distance phone service to the US mainland and Canada. There is a two car garage, with automatic openers. The house has a private pool and a hot tub. You will enjoy the beautiful ocean view while you are in the hot tub or playing in the pool.
Kahaluu Beach Park, a fantastic place for snorkeling, is close by. White Sand Beach Park, the best sandy beach in Kona, is 500 meters away. Every Wednesday morning, you can see the cruise ship anchored in Kailua Bay, near downtown Kona, about two miles away. It's a perfect location, within minutes of shopping, beaches, beach parks, historic sites, resorts, and all that Kona has to offer.
Lymans Hale is close to the Keauhou Shopping center where you will find grocery, drug stores, movies, and dining. It is also close to downtown Kona, where even more shopping and dining is available. As a cruise ship destination, Kona offers every type of tour and activity, from surfing lessons, to horse back riding, and even helicopter tours of the volcanoes.
Lymans Hale is directly adjacent to Keolonahihi State Park. The 12-acre park, named after the high-ranking priestess Ke-olona-hihi, is mostly forested, but also contains ancient Hawaiian sites of heiaus, platforms and enclosures.
If you surf, this is the best location Kona has to offer. Lyman's is immediately in front of the lanai, and Banyan's, another world famous surfing area, is only 200 meters across the bay.
In October, the Ironman World Championship route passes directly in front of the house.
For party is over 8 people, there will be $25 per night per person charge.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email us.
We have another ocean front 3 bedroom 3 bath house on Alii Dr for 8 people next to Kahaluu Beach Park
We also have another ocean view house Sunset Paradise with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms for 14 people. 5 minutes to beaches and town.
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Alii Makai - Your dream Hawaii vacation rental (KonaHome Vacation)
Stunning Ocean View! This beautiful 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms home with a private solar heated pool and an outdoor shower. Unobstructed ocean view of the Kona Coast line. Spectacular stargazing from your own private deck.
At the hale...LIVE OUTSIDE! At night the outdoor lanai area around the pool is wonderful spot to kick back and relax, have a drink and/or dinner, and/or watch the kids play in the pool.
The home is conveniently located close to many amenities which include a plethora of dining options (including the famous Sam Choy), a movie theater and shopping center, all within a five minute drive. Numerous resort amenities are available just to the South. The Keauhou Bay area offers great ocean access, scuba diving, and sailing, catamaran, fishing charters, sea kayaking and outrigger canoeing.
Just a few miles down the shoreline you will find Kahalu’u Beach State Park, famous for its encounters with the graceful green Hawaiian Sea Turtles.
Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu'u Beach Park are BOTH within 1 miles...These two beaches are our absolute favorites on Ali'i Drive and the most popular. This is the best location to the beaches and to enjoy access to the best shopping and restaurants on Kona to Downtown Kailua. Keauahou with the famed manta ray night dives is also about 5 minutes. Right in the middle of everything.
If you are seeking local markets and historical context, downtown Kailua-Kona is approximately a 10 minute drive for easy access to shopping, businesses, waterfront restaurants and hotels. Watch the people and the cruise ships come and go from the Kailua Pier. Visit the famous Farmer's Market. Enjoy a shave ice or a cup of Kona coffee, have a light snack or a gourmet meal, buy an inexpensive souvenir or a piece of fine art, book an activity, go for a swim or hang out on the many beautiful beaches.
Up the coast is a busy marina with Hawaii's best scuba diving, big-game fishing, kayaking, dolphin and whale watching and other ocean activities. Ali'i Makai is conveniently located, a great home base to explore the many wonders of the Big Island including Volcano National Park, Mauna Kea Observatory, coffee and macadamia nut farms, artist communities, and more!
The Underwater Caves of Kona, Hawaii
This is a short teaser of freediving through underwater caves and lava tubes on the Big Island of Hawaii with a couple friends. Shot on Gopro Hero 3.
Mavic Pro first drone flight at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows || Big Island - Hawaii
This is my first drone flight of Mavic pro. I created this video at Mauna lani bay hotel & bungalows (Big Island - Hawaii). Its a beautiful resort right next to beach.
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The Sea Village - Oceanfront 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo Kona Hawaii Big Island
2 bedroom, 2 bath, Oceanside Condo Sea Village
This first floor (no steps) unit is one of the finest in the Sea Village complex. It is located in Building Number 4, the oceanfront building. You can see the ocean from the living room and kitchen. Sit on your own private oceanfront lanai and view the beautiful coast of Kona and Kailua Village, watch the dolphins and whales frolic in the ocean and witness the gorgeous Kona sunsets. One guest says it all - From the lanai, we saw spinner dolphins, yellow tang, black crab, red crabs, fish jumping from tidepools to the ocean, lots of birds and a shark - beautiful sunsets. This past winter season, guests witnessed a humpback whale giving birth off the rocks in front of the building. This updated unit (new kitchen, shower, tile and carpet) is beautifully and tastefully decorated and has everything you need to enjoy a wonderful vacation in paradise. The Kailua-Kona Coast has the most colorful and spectacular pink, lavender, and orange sunsets in Hawaii. Maybe you’ll be lucky and spot the famous 'Green Flash” at sunset, as the sun dips behind the horizon. You can watch the incredible Kona sunsets right from one of the decks or the lanai, as well as the cruise ships, para-sailing, whales and dolphins.
The Kailua-Kona Historical Village is a short drive from the Sea Village (1 miles north on Alii Drive) . The Village is very quaint, with lots of charm and good shopping right along the water’s edge. Some of the activities you can find in the Village and nearby are: beaches, luau’s, farmer’s markets, art galleries, jewelry shops, restaurants, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, boogie boarding, and deep sea fishing .... Just about every water sport you can think of! There are also several great golf courses nearby. There is so much to do to stay active, or you can do nothing and just lounge on the beach.
Keauhou Beach Resort - Kona, Hawaii
Keauhou Beach Resort invites you to a special place where nature and history reside in harmony. Sacred sites speak of their ancestral memories. Walking paths are shaded by kukui (candlenut tree), hala (pandanus) and `ulu (breadfruit). Fragrant plumeria and colorful heleconia enliven lush gardens. Ocean tide pools invite you to explore with gentle sea turtles and the surf at Kahalu`u Bay beckons you to swim and snorkel. Here, sunsets paint the sky with passion and stars light the heavens like brilliant jewels.
Discover tales of antiquity at the sites of three heiau (stone temples); at King David Kalakaua's beach cottage; and at the royal bathing pool. Throughout the resort are murals by renowned artist Herb Kane, outrigger canoes carved from koa wood, and displays of delicate feather lei.
Travel to a state of mind where simple pleasures reawaken your senses. Hele mai, come, be our guest at Keauhou Beach Resort where ancient ways inspire new discoveries.
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Kona Riviera Villa 201 Ocean side Condo Kailua Kona Vacation Rental
1 Bedroom - In quaint 12 unit complex - Right on Ocean
This cozy, comfortable and unique condo is located within the small, quaint, and quiet Kona Riviera Villa complex. The complex is located on Ali' Drive (the ocean drive from the village of Kailua-Kona to the small community of Keauhou). This unit (Number 201) is in the first (oceanfront) building, on the upper level, and has unobstructed, gorgeous ocean views from every room. There are only 4 units located in this oceanfront building at the Villas.
Sit on your very own, private lanai which is direct oceanfront and watch the dolphins and whales frolic in the ocean; relax on the living room sofa looking out at the beautiful Kona sunsets; cook your favorite meal in the lovely recently updated kitchen while looking out at the serene ocean; lie in bed while peacefully dreaming of paradise and watching the ocean tides. If you love the ocean, enjoy peace and quiet, and appreciate a location that has a beachy character, this place is for you. Feel the ocean breezes and fresh salt air every day of your vacation. For your comfort, we recently added A/C to the bedroom.
The Kailua-Kona Coast has the most colorful and spectacular pink, lavender, and orange sunsets in Hawaii. Maybe you’ll be lucky and spot the famous 'Green Flash” at sunset, as the sun dips behind the horizon. You can watch the incredible Kona sunsets right from one of the decks or the lanai, as well as the cruise ships, para-sailing, whales and dolphins.
The Kailua-Kona Historical Village is a short drive from the Kona Riviera Villas (2 miles north on Ali'i Drive) . The Village is very quaint, with lots of charm and good shopping right along the water’s edge. Some of the activities you can find in the Village and nearby are: beaches, luau’s, farmer’s markets, art galleries, jewelry shops, restaurants, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, boogie boarding, and deep sea fishing…Just about every water sport you can think of! There are also several great golf courses nearby. There is so much to do to stay active, or you can do nothing and just lounge on the beach.
Keauhou cliff jump
Keauhou kayak expedition and cliff jump during lunch..
Kahaluu Beach Park, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
What a wonderful spot for snorkeling, swimming or surfing. A reef protects part of the shoreline from large waves so beginners can easily enter the water. With two sets of bathrooms, lifeguards, a covered area with picnic tables, and an area for grilling, it is a great spot for a BBQ at the beach as well as all of the other fun activities. Located very near Keauhou shopping center if you need to run get any supplies you forgot. Video courtesy Action Team Realty, Inc.
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