Pacific Golden Plovers are medium-sized plovers that look similar to the American Golden Plovers. The two types of birds were actually regarded as one species until the early nineties. Though they look similar, they have some differences: the American Golden Plover normally flies to South America whereas the Kolea Golden…
Kolea Farm is a true taste of paradise. This permaculture food forest is located in Pupukea, Haleiwa in Hawaii. Permaculture is the development of agricultural ecosystems that are sustainable and self-sufficient. The Kolea Farm Hawaii grows a lot of the organic foods that are served at some popular restaurants in…
Part of the attraction and charm of visiting the Big Island of Hawaii is learning about local wildlife and customs. During your stay, you are likely to hear numerous references to the kolea. A slight, small bird that frequents Hawaii over the winter months, it is the namesake for our…
The Big Island of Hawaii holds a special appeal for travelers from all over the world. Many come here to visit from places with significantly colder climates or at seasonal times of the year to escape freezing temperatures. When guests to our Waikoloa vacation rentals arrive, the warm sun on…
The Hula, a special dance performed in Hawaii for many centuries, has a long history and a special tie to the Hawaiian culture and people. While most people have seen a glimpse of the Hula dance, fewer people understand its cultural ties, history, and why we still celebrate Hawaiian heritage…
On your way toward Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort, you might consider boning up on some of your Hawaiian lingo. The Hawaiian language is a Polynesian member within the Austronesian family of languages. While English is the official language of Hawaii, you might hear Hawaiian being spoken by some of…
In 2019 the County of Hawaii will require all Big Island vacation rental owners to register their vacation rental. This will apply to both conforming and non-conforming vacation rentals. Most resort properties fall under conforming. They will require a registration form to be completed and be accompanied by $500. It…
If you’ve ever been to a faux luau, you’ve likely worn a very modest imitation of a Hawaiian lei. It was probably made of plastic and is now in a landfill somewhere. Hawaiian lei are not made of plastic! Better still, they are biodegradable. If you take advantage of Waikoloa…
Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort offers Waikoloa vacation rentals where visitors have close access to some of Hawaii’s most stunning beaches. Hawaii is world-renowned for its beaches and there is good reason for that. Hawaii is home to the most wonderful assortment of different kinds of beaches than any other…
Waikoloa vacation rentals boast some of the most impressive swimming pools anywhere in the country. But how can this be so? Isn’t Hawaii known for its pristine beaches? That’s true, it is, but it’s also quite common to see visitors at Kolea Vacation Rentals lounging about in pools located within…
