The hidden Makalawena Beach

Fun times in Kona

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February 12th 2014
I stayed in Kona for 4 days, and it was great. Kona is the ritzier, more developed, more touristic part of the Big Island of Hawaii. A lot of older American folks are there enjoying vacations, a quarter or half the year, retirement, or have permanently relocated. All are basically here to enjoy life by unwinding, soaking up the great weather, natural environment, and friendly people (funny how the ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more