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Why a Hawaii Vacation Makes Sense

vacationsinhawaii — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:16:32 +0000

Are you taking the usual vacation to a crowded Mexican or Florida Resort? Do you have island fever on a Caribbean Island? Do you want to play more golf? Then consider why a Hawaii Vacation gives better value and is a unique and fascinating place to visit:

5 Major Islands to choose from, each ranging from touristy to quiet isolation
Volcanic activity – lava is bubbling or shooting to the surface somewhere on the Big Island and there’s not too many places on the planet that you can watch that safely.
Mountains above the clouds – Maui and Big Island have high mountains with lots to explore and hike
Photography – Few places have the varied terrain and scenery, plant life, and ocean views Hawaii offers
Relaxation – Getting away from it all is more than possible and there’s a place to vacation that’s just right for you
Sports – every sporting activity is possible from golf to tennis to biking to surfing and scuba diving
Food – Hawaiian food is a special treat and its often served during Hawaiian dance ceremonies.
Sunsets – clear, unobstructed sunsets at the end of every day
Fishing – World class fishing with variety and big game fish
Best golfing in the world – fantastic golf courses with challenging terrain and beautiful mountainside scenery
Low rainfall from May to October – the best time to visit
Incredible beaches – from white sand to black a different experience around the islands
Awe inspiring waterfalls – too numerous to mention yet worth seeing them all
Endless palm trees, flowers and even rain forests to visit if you’re a nature lover
Awesome automobile tours – roads leading up mountains or through lush green valleys
Restaurants – thousands of restaurants serving everything you could want but you’ll want to try Hawaiian dishes while you’re here

A Hawaii vacation is a once in a lifetime experience. No other place on the planet offers such incredible scenery, experiences and all in your comfort zone. Review your vacation plans and check out Hawaii vacations thoroughly at Hawaiigolfdeals.com.

Ogilvy Wins SBS Championship in Hawaii

vacationsinhawaii — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:48:04 +0000

Geoff Ogilvy won the SBS Championship in 2010, the year’s first pro golf tournament. Ogilvy rallied from a 2 shot deficit with 10 holes to play. He played flawless golf to wind up with a 6-under par 67, one-shot ahead of Rory Sabbatini on Sunday. The Aussie posted his 8th consecutive round in the 60s on the Kapalua Plantation Course.

How They finished:

Geoff Ogilvy -22
Rory Sabbatini -21
Matt Kuchar -19
Sean O’Hair -18
Martin Laird -18
Kenny Perry -17
Retief Goosen -17
Ryan Moore -17
Stewart Cink -16
Steve Stricker -15

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Maui Attractions – Hana Highway

vacationsinhawaii — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:46:49 +0000

If you crave a long scenic drive through lush Hawaiian forest, it’s hard to find a better stretch of road than the Hana Highway. This 60 mile highway connects the small town of Hana to the rest of Maui. It winds past waterfalls, beaches, bridges and offers splendid ocean views. At its very end point, is the Kipahulu Visitor Center at Haleakala National Park. If driving is not your cup of tea, you can take the helicopter tour instead.
In this Youtube video below, click to play, but then choose the high definition version button. It’s better.

Find out more about Maui Golf Courses at Hawaii Golf deals. The SBS Golf Championship is also held on Maui on the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort.

SBS Championship Hawaii – Maui Vacations

vacationsinhawaii — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:51:26 +0000

34 PGA professionals will be competing for the first title of the 2010 PGA season at the SBS Championship held at The Plantation Course Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii. Last years’s winner Geoff Ogilvy returns to defend his title perhaps against today’s golf greats Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker, Padraig Harrington, youngster Rory McIlroy, and Vijay Singh. The tournament makes a Maui vacation an even better time. Stunning Kapalua Resort is one of the gems of Hawaii golf courses with wondrous views of the ocean and spectacular rolling hillside holes make it a fun time for golf fans.

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Hawaii’s Mountain Golf Course – Kona Country Club

vacationsinhawaii — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:49:41 +0000

Kona Mountain Course

Part of the mystique of Hawaii is that it is the world’s tallest mountain range extending up miles from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii’s incredible diversity in geography is the experience sought by so many Hawaii vacationers. Golfers too can enjoy mountainside golfing at Hawaii golf courses such as the Kona Country Club. Located on the World’s top tropical golf destination, the Big Island, Kona CC’s Mountain Course provides incredible scenic views that make Kona an exotic experience. It’s magnificent layout along breathtaking hillsides overlook Keauhou Bay. Kona Mountain Course comes with varying elevations, dynamic legging holes and with what we believe are the best five consecutive holes in Hawaii (13-17). Ask us about Kona Mountain Course and other great Hawaii Vacations.

Giant Tikis at Kona