パラダイスの居心地の良いオアシス

We are a family of three living in Calgary, Alberta, with the Rockies as our backdrop. We enjoy skiing in the winter and exploring with our bikes and hiking boots in the summer. I also love to garden, and my husband loves to surf the internet. Recently, we had the pleasure of fostering a rescued pregnant dog who gave birth to seven puppies. We ended up adopting the mom and one of her pups. The two new additions are keeping the entire family healthy with their company and frequent demand for walks!

My husband and I were looking for a safe tropical location with great beaches that would allow us to escape the harsh winters in the Canadian Rockies with our young daughter. We were drawn to this particular location primarily for the spectacular ocean view, quiet surroundings, and the serene tropical plants and blossoms on the grounds around the complex. The complex has a mixture of vacationers and long-term residents who are super friendly, and the property offers a very peaceful place to call home away from home.

The location is an ideal anchoring place to explore the island. It is only steps to Keauhou Bay which offers kayak/canoe rentals and many ocean adventures. Shopping is convenient, with two to three weekly farmers markets in the neighbourhood and Keauhou Shopping center within five minutes away. My favorite is visiting farmers' markets and trying out the different tropical fruits unique to the island. Papayas are available throughout the year! There are two great beaches close by. Kahuluu Beach Park offers great snorkelling and little tidal pools for little ones to enjoy, often with sightings of Honu's (turtles) sunbathing nearby. Magic Sands offers powerful waves for boogie boarding and simple fun under the sun on a beautiful white sand beach. During winter, when waves are strong, the sand disappears into the ocean, hence Magic Sands. Mantra rays frequently visit Keauhou Bay at night to feed on plankton, and spectators and tour boats can be viewed from Sheraton's "Ray on the Bay," just a short stroll down the complex! It's also a mile away, by sea, to Captain Cook, one of the island's best diving and snorkelling sites: Two Steps, and Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park with its wonders in history and culture. A short distance away, you can watch or join the spinner dolphins at Kealakekua Bay for a swim. This location is an excellent starting point to explore Captain Cook, Mauna Kea, Volcano, and everything Big Island has to offer, including the pristine beaches: Kapuna Beach, Black sand beach, Green sand beach, and many others. Don't forget to visit the Seahorse farm by the Kona Airport, the Botanical Gardens, Akaka Falls, and Rainbow Falls in Hilo. Big Island, Hawaii, is one of the few places where you can snowboard on the peaks of Mauna Kea and go beaching, snorkelling, and diving, all on the same day! The possibilities are endless on the Big Island!