French Polynesia including the Society, Tuamotu and Marquesas islands are our favorite vacation destination. We are fortunate enough to have visited yearly for the last 10 years. Many of our friends and clients ask us why we would vacation in another tropical destination similar to where we live full time. The answer is, more of a good thing is a good thing!! Direct flights are available from Honolulu offering no jet lag as Tahiti is on the same time zone. Tahiti is in the southern hemisphere therefore the opposite season as Hawaii. Visiting in the summer offers winter whale watching opportunities in Tahiti. The various islands offer seclusion and lagoons filled with warm aqua waters and abundant sea life. Food delicacies are numerous and include one of our favorites, poison cru the Tahitian version of Hawaiian Poke or Ceviche found in many south and Central American countries and the Caribbean. For my many clients and friends that visit their Hawaii homes, couple it with a trip to Tahiti for the full Polynesian experience. ...

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Water is arguably the cure for everything, and on the Kohala Coast, you’ll be inclined to agree, as one never runs out of ways to fall in love with the ocean. You can go swimming with wild dolphins off the coast. It’s a dolphin adventure like no other, allowing you to see these magnificent creatures in their natural element. Adventure X Boat Tours is the most popular choice by far, if you want to enjoy an outstanding adventure with knowledgeable hosts. An equally amazing experience is to spot majestic whales breaking the ocean surface. Ocean Sports Whale Watch Adventures provides customers an experienced crew of captains that have been described as “informative, friendly, and funny,” who make sure to entertain and educate guests on these magnificent sea creatures. They all make sure everyone has a comfortable and relaxing experience on board. With support from a capable crew, whale watching is something that families with small children will enjoy. The Kohala Coast is an ideal spot for all kinds of scuba and snor...

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