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Hapuna beach 

My guidebook "Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed" touted that Hapuna is one of the prettiest beaches on The Big Island. We were not disappointed. Located in the northern part of Kohala, this beach is in front of the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.

 

 

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We were spoiled by all the breathtaking sunsets on the Big Island. Here was the sunset at Hapuna Beach.

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What's that bright spot on top of the highest mountain on the Big Island, Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet? It's the famed observatory where some serious astronomy is being done.

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Theresa was so happy that she finally got to walk along the beach.

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Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.

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Guess what Theresa had to drink? This was the place where she enjoyed her daily allowance of one Mai-Tai--sure beats having a multi-vitamin pill :-)

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I was impressed by the "lipless" pool where the water is at the same level as the ground. Very pretty. However, it was sad to notice the absence of tourists after the Sep-11 calamity.

 

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