Hawaii The Big Island Revealed

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Property Network (Where to Stay page 278) went out of business and if you used them to reserve a condo at Keauhou Punahele, Kona Ali'i, Kona Isle, Kona Makai, Kona Pacific, or White Sands Village you need to check on the status of your reservation as it may no longer be valid. Try contacting Elite Property Management at 808-327-6751 or Knutson & Associates at 808-329-1010. These two companies represent many of the condos that used to be managed by Property Network.

Aloha Airlines (metioned in the Basics chapter) is out of business.

For an update on Kilauea Volcano's area closures please click here www.nps.gov/havo/closed_areas.htm to see the current advisories in effect as posted by the National Park Service.

Big Island Exotic Car Rentals (page 23) phone number is changed to 808-880–9998.

Imua Camper Company (page 24) is closed.

Anderson Portraits Hawaii (page 25) is closed.

Costco on page 34 changed their phone number to 808-331-4800.

'Imiloa Astronomy Center (page 34 & 109) admission has increased to $17.50 for adults, $9.50 for children (4-12).

Mele Kai (page 39) has closed.

Marina Seafoods (page 57) is closed.

Hulihe'e Palace (page 59) is still closed to the public to repair damage from the October 2006 earthquake. They did not have any date for re-opening at press time. Call them to verify their reopen date.

Kona Historical Society Museum (page 67) is now closed Friday through Sunday and admission has increased to $7 ($3 for kids).

Hilo Homemade Ice Cream (page 111) changed their phone number to 808-935-3895.

Also on page 111, Nani Mau Gardens changed their lunch buffet price to $13.

Verna's (page 120) was sold and reopened as another place. We have not yet reviewed it under its new owners.

Mamane Street Bakery (pages 129 & 137) has moved to Waimea and is now a commercial bakery only. However, they have opened a retail outlet across the street from their new factory called The Bread Outlet.

Parker Ranch (page 136) no longer offers their wagon tours.

Red Sail Sports (pages 178, 212, 214, 216, & 277) is no longer in business.

Golfing (starting on page 183) for some reason, the golf courses on the Big Island have really jacked up their rates lately. For instance, Mauna Kea is now $350!

Kealakekua Kayak & Dive (page 208) is history.

Stargazing will cost you a bit more (page 222): Hawai'i Forest & Trail's Mauna Kea Stargazing tour is now $185. Mauna Kea Summit Adventures tour is now $197.

Captain Tom at Living Ocean Adventures (page 224) changed his pricing to $85 for his tour.

The Rain Forest Hike to Pu'u 'O'o on page 228 has been closed by the DLNR. They closed it when lava activity in the vicinity of the end of the trail presented hazards. Now that the lava has moved elsewhere, we don't know if they still want it closed or simply forgot to take down the sign.

Dolphin Quest Hawaii (page 232) has a new phone number (actually 2 numbers): Toll-free reservations line is (800) 248-3316. Direct line to Dolphin Quest Hawaii is (808) 886-2875.

Huli Sue's phone number (Island Dining chapter) is incorrect. It should be (808) 885-6268.

Mac Pie (Island Dining chapter) has closed their retail outlet, but you can still get them some places around town--especially Costco.

Pahoa Village Cafe (Island Dining chapter) phone number is 808-965-1133.

Tropical Dreams Ice Cream (Island Dining chapter) is no longer being carried by Kailua Candy Co., U-Top-It or Rocky's Pizza, but Huli Sue's still has it.

Tako Taco Taqueria (Island Dining chapter) phone number 808-887-1717.

In the Island Dining chapter the economy has not been kind: Aloha Outpost Internet, Aunty's Place, Big Island Steak House, Cassandra's Greek Taverna, Donatoni's, The Grill, Hard Rock Cafe, Harrington's, Hula La's Mexican Kitchen, Kimo's Family Buffet, Kohala Rainbow Cafe, O's Bistro, Palazzo Aikalima Gelato, Paolo's Bistro, Rio's of Kona, Sharky's, Tante's Bar & Grill, Tropical Dreams Ice Cream (Hilo in Kress Bldg.), and Waimea Ranch House have all closed.

The Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort (Where to Stay Chapter) changed their toll free number to (800) 688-7444.

The Land Office (page 278 and 301) is closed. Please see new review of Colony One at SeaMountain.