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Kona: His and Hers
photo by Steve Young Kona is made up of two districts, North and South, with Kailua town, being almost in the middle of the two. Kailua-KonaThe most famous tourist spot in Hawaii is Kailua-Kona. "Kailua" means "Two Seas" and "Kona" Means "His'n'Hers". In Early Hawaiian Royalty History, Kona was an area that the Hawaiian Rulers would come and go relax and take some leisurely time, both male and female.The term "Kailua" comes from the fact that two winds collide here and push the sea two ways. Alii Drive, Shown above, packs the tourists and locals in day after day, and night after night. Kailua Kona is Hawaii shopping at its finest. From Street vendors to one of the best Jewelers anywhere, Kailua Kona has got it. However, the two things that Kona are most famous for are fishing and coffee. Kona CoffeeMaking its arrival to the islands in 1825, coffee has become a major industry in the islands. Kona Coffee from Hawaii stands out as the cream of the crop. World renowned, and recognized as some of the worlds finest coffee, there are many reasons why Kona coffee is the best in the islands.There are approxamitely 600 Genuine Kona Coffee farms in this twenty mile long area suitable for coffee in Kona. About 3000 acres of Kona Coffee plants, making the average farm less then five acres. Besides the amount of personal attention these farms get, Kona has ideal growing conditions for coffee. Rich volcanic soil, with intense morning sun, and typically afternoon showers. Coffee's natural habitat is in a jungle, so the plant does not appreciate all day sun. A typical day on the slopes of Kona has plenty of clouds. Put this together with mild nights, and a year round climate, and you have the perfect conditions for coffee. Kona coffee growers have also come to know what they have, and search out the best ways of processing and roasting coffee. Many Kona Coffee growers take their product all the way to roast. You can then buy Kona Coffee direct. Wholesale Kona Coffee straight form the Grower.
Deep Sea Fishing in KonaFishing, of course, has been a primary way of life for the Hawaiians for thousands of years. In the present days, Kailua has a booming boating and fishing business. The ocean areas around Hawaii are some of the cleanest around, and we are very proud to say that the mercury levels in our ocean are considerably low. "Sashimi" and "Sushi" are readily available in many restaurants, and it is noted for having world class freshness and flavor, consisting of very clean flesh.To go to our page on South Kona Restaurants, follow this link
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