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Kona Vacation Rentals

When it comes to the ideal vacation destination, nothing compares to the exotic and magical coasts of Hawaii. The beautiful culture, the amazing flora, the exotic atmosphere - for many of us it would be a dream come true. That dream sometimes gets squashed by the reality of school responsibilities - academic and financial. Not many of us have the resources to be able to enjoy a luxury vacation in Hawaii - or do we?

Despite a shaky economy and some tough times, you will probably be as surprised as I was to learn that traveling and having your dream vacation, whether you're in college or not, doesn't have to be expensive, and it is far from impossible. Which, truthfully, is a relief, because there are so many places in Hawaii I want to visit; I am particularly fascinated by the breathtaking west coast of the 'Big Island': Kona.

How can I begin to describe Kona? Kona, meaning "leeward" in Hawaiian, is located alongside the west coast of Hawaii, and it is as famous for its beauty as it is for its attributes. Kona boasts a near-perfect climate; the mountainous center of Hawaii blocks the northeasterly winds from reaching Kona, so with very little rain coming through, Kona enjoys an average of just over 300 days a year of sunshine. Needless to say, the coastline lends itself to some wonderful water pastimes such as snorkeling, diving, and sport fishing.

My dream vacation in Kona would involve all of those things, plus many others. A tour of coffee plantations in South Kona; a day of restaurants, local shops and sightseeing in Kailua Kona; deep sea fishing and whale and dolphin watching in North Kona; beaches and snorkeling - and even seeing a volcano up close - in the Kohala Coast of Kona-all of these things are not just possible to experience, but they're possible to experience on a budget.

I was surprised to learn as I looked up rates for Kona vacation rentals that they were dirt-cheap in some areas. "I can't believe it," I thought to myself. "I can actually afford to travel to Hawaii - on a college budget!" Vacation rentals there are not hard to find if you look in the right places, and the best part is that, not only are they affordable, but they are incredibly beautiful. In many cases, you can even find oceanfront properties as vacation rentals.

I'm excited to know that I don't have to limit myself to nearby destinations for my spring vacation. I can actually make my dream vacation come true.

Posted by ntvisage ( Oct 26 2008, 02:06:43 AM EDT ) Permalink Comments [0]