Big Island Vacation Guide 2008 - (Page 50) SHOPPING ADVENTURES I HAWAI‘I’S BIG ISLAND SHOPPING CENTERS Keauhou Shopping Center Open-air center with specialty shops, banks, grocery stores, restaurants, medical clinics and a movie theater. Located at the Keauhou Resort on the Kona Coast. 322-3000, www.keauhou-resort.com/shopping.asp Kings’ Shops Along with dining and entertainment, this center features a mix of luxury designer boutiques and quaint Hawaiian shops. Located at the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast. 886-8811, www.waikoloabeachresort.com/shops.php Lanihau Center 329-9333, www.lanihau.com Parker Ranch Center A variety of gift shops, dining options and services. Located in Waimea. 885-7178, www.parkerranch.com BR RO f you’re the sort who thinks it’s required to do a little shopping on vacation, Hawai‘i’s Big Island won’t disappoint. Prince Kuhio Plaza ¯¯ 959-3555, www.princekuhioplaza.com Queens’ MarketPlace Local and brand name stores, a gourmet market, restaurants and a food court. Located at the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Kohala Coast. 886-8811, www.waikoloabeachresort.com/marketplace.php Shops at Mauna Lani Local and brand name stores, art galleries, jewelry and gourmet dining. 885-9501, www.shopsatmaunalani.com 50 www.bigisland.org AT K OW SKI , CO URTE SY OF VOLCANO ART CEN With less than 172,000 people on the entire island, you shouldn’t expect to find the shopping choices of a big city. Nevertheless, you will find plenty of resort wear boutiques, jewelry, art galleries, island antique and handicraft stores. Hawaiian quilts and quilted pillows are popular, and there are many made-in-Hawai‘i products such as fruit jams, Kona coffee, Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate and macadamia nuts that you may want to take home to friends, family or co-workers who weren’t lucky enough to come along. If you’ve been to Hawai‘i before, you’ll doubtless have a print sundress or a couple of aloha shirts packed for your return. If this is your first trip, you’ll quickly realize polo shirts and shorts are just not enough. Pack light so you’ll have room to bring home the start of your aloha wear collection. Most of the major resorts along the South Kohala coast have a selection of resort shops with everything you’d expect to find there. If your taste runs to wooden artifacts, the Big Island has a large community of woodworkers using Hawaiian woods such as koa to create extraordinary pieces. The Hilo Farmers Market, held every Wednesday and Saturday, is a fun shopping adventure filled with local produce, crafts and gift items. There are also several antique shops in Hilo and Kona to browse through and don’t hesitate to stop at that rustic looking shop along the road as you tour the island. You never know what you’ll find, and it’s sure to trigger great memories of your Big Island vacation. TER http://www.keauhou-resort.com/shopping.asp http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/shops.php http://www.lanihau.com http://www.parkerranch.com http://www.princekuhioplaza.com http://www.waikoloabeachresort.com/marketplace.php http://www.shopsatmaunalani.com http://www.bigisland.org
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