#Fairmont Orchid

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Big Island sunset

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Our last meal in Hawaii was an interesting one: M’s colleague suggested a restaurant at the neighboring hotel, and things were going along swimmingly when we were hit with a not-insignificant rainstorm. Not only did we all have to run for cover, but the staff had to rearrange the tables so that they would all be covered were it to rain again during service. (I give so much credit to the staff at 

Brown’s Beach House for understanding their local weather and handling their guests accordingly.)

The purple sweet potato rolls were delicious, and I went crazy and ordered the lobster bisque because it sounded good--and while I was annoyed that there was a skin on it, I blame it on everyone freaking out about the rain--but the more interesting dish was the farrato with mushrooms. Farro is a grain I’m trying to use more these days because of its whole grain goodness, but the one I had was lacking in seasoning and the pickled mushrooms were more flavorful. I’m going to figure out this dish and remake it on my food blog, but better.

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We spent a week in Hawaii last month on the big island of Hawaii itself, and one thing I was looking forward to was eating lots and lots of poke. I am someone who does my research before I go somewhere, and something I figured out pretty quickly in trying to better understand where we were staying was that there were a couple of grocery stores in the immediate vicinity, and the better one for my purposes was located up the road from our resort village in the next one, in part because it was a local chain and the touted their house-made poke, but also because they had a loyalty program and a pretty decent-looking selection of private brand products.

Foodland Farms definitely delivered. We went there on our first full day in Hawaii to pick up some poke for lunch and local snacks for the room, and basically everything we got was a homerun. The lady working at the poke counter was happy to give us samples and was clearly very proud of the poke on offer, and she made it really difficult to pick a couple for our first forays, but it was of little matter because we’d get lunch here most days as it was on the way back from the tradeshow my husband was attending, so we tried a lot. 

Not pictured was the seaweed salad I had later in the week, and damn, I wish it was more widely embraced because it’s my favorite salad out there. It’s savory, it has great texture, and unlike salads made with baby greens, it can stand to sit for a while and not turn into soup. 

(Photo of the store from their website, because I didn’t get a photo while we were there, stupidly.)

If you find yourself going to Hawaii Island and staying at either the Hilton Waikoloa Village or the Fairmont Orchid, do yourself a favor and sign up for a loyalty account for the Foodland Farms Mauna Lani and take advantage of the great deals and even better, freshly-made poke.

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Hawai’i is a strange place for a mainlander music festival.

Paniolo country is an even stranger place for one.

Some of us haoles have the opportunity to learn and grow, but others remain isolated, visiting the resorts and sipping on pina coladas by the pool.

My host let us play her old ukuleles and she taught us some Hawaiian songs. I learned about Queen Lili’uokolani and her compositions. When I come back next year I hope I can do a recital of her music and use my skills as a musicologist to actually connect this community of musicians with the local community that we move into every July. Right now we are not connected.

The baroque show sold 35 tickets. The theater was pretty much empty. Apparently more people will come to the musical, and there’s whispers of it in the grocery store and ACE hardware, but we’ll see.

Our host told us that when a Hawaiian musician plays at this theater, it sells out every time.

What are the educational opportunities we are actually offering our students besides putting a role on their resume?

Imagine if we used this as an opportunity for postcolonial music making, and gave our students hope for a better future.

I’m tired of the Fairmont Orchid and getting yelled at. There’s a real opportunity here. I want to be a part of it and help us all grow.

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Living in a Resort Home in Hawaii

MAUNA LANI ESTATES

Hawaii Hotel & Resort Photographer, PanaViz has photographed many aspects of the 3,200 acre Mauna Lani Resort over the years.

Here, we showcase a glorious home within the Mauna Lani Estates. This home is a gracious showcase of resort life.

The simple luxury of this property is a fresh approach to relaxed resort life. The beautifully-crafted tropical design sits in harmony with surrounding fields of lava and the lush Mauna Lani landscape.

The spaces of the home flow from interior to exterior, and Hawaiian respect for nature and the land 'Aloha Aina is evident in the thoughtful use of natural materials, natural light, and natural ventilation.

Mauna Lani Resort

Mauna Lani Resort encompasses approximately 3,200 acres with over 3 miles of accessible oceanfrontage. Named one of the top luxury, eco-friendly resorts in the world, Mauna Lani is home to two upscale oceanfront hotels; the 350 room Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and the Fairmont Orchid Hotel, two 18 hole championship golf courses, Hawaiian spa and fitness club, tennis courts, a property owner’s beach club, Ancient Hawaiian fishponds, historic petroglyph fields, shopping, fine and casual dining.

As part of the Mauna Lani Resort community, this home gets to enjoy the amenities offered by the resort. It is conveniently located at the Mauna Lani Beach Club, golf course, and numerous shops & restaurants.

COMPLEX AMENITIES: 

Golf community is centrally located

Private homes with pool & hot tub

Located within a mile from the Mauna Lani Beach Club

Hawaii Hotel and Resort Photographer, PanaViz has photographed the following communities with Mauna Lani Resort

● Mauna Lani Hotel

● Mauna Lani Terrace

● Mauna Lani Point

● 49 Black Sand Beach

● The Cape

● Champion Ridge

● The Estates

● The Islands

● The Villages

● Pauoa Beach

● Ke Kailani

● The Fairways

● Palm Villas

● Golf Villas

● Kulalani

● Ka Milo

● Anchialine Fishponds

Luxury Hotel Photography by PanaViz

See Maui Real Estate Photographer here.

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オーラの洞窟 (Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmu4K20v_vv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Snail by David H. Webster

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Sunday was our first proper Hawaiian sunset--we witnessed it at an event at the next resort over, the Fairmont Orchid. It was definitely a hit among many of the attendees, as everyone was scrambling over to the beach from where the free food and drink were to get a shot or two on their phones.

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Mahalo to Bob Lafond for sharing this lovely shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Bob took this shot whereas visiting the Large Island of Hawaii in September. This space fronts the beautiful Fairmont Orchid Resort. The blazing tiki torches, palm bushes and sundown sky simply make us need to sigh. Such a pleasant scene! […]

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Checked something off the bucket list: Seaside massage with my fiancé #goals (at Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/B928H5VA-Dm/?igshid=1b3hm1yd53mti

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  When my wife told me to pack for a quick trip, I didn’t think a 6 hour flight from Phoenix  to the Big Island would start our 36 hours on Kailua. Honestly, it was one of the best trips we have had. We started out in the Kona airport area, but the island is small enough that you can easily adjust what attraction/site to do first if you start your drive on the Hilo side.

Day 1

We flew out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with one carry on bag each on a direct flight at 10:45 am heading to the Kailua-Kona airport. Arriving at 2:20 pm makes for a perfect time for most travelers, since you can grab your rental car and head to normal check-in hours like we did.

If you choose to fly into the Kona airport, then it is wise to have a hotel close to this destination. A few places we recommend are The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, The Fairmont Orchid, The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, or The Royal Kona Resort. All of these are a short drive from the airport and have some great views.

If you decide to go the luxury route, then the Fairmont Orchid is one of our favorites and offers some of the best options for a short time. From the airport, after getting a rental car, it will take you about 30 mins (22.4 miles) to drive to the hotel. This will have you arrive at the required check in time.

View from the Fairmont Orchid pool at sunset

After check-in, head to the Hale Kai Restaurant where you can grab a bite to eat, a drink and enjoy the view of the ocean. Afterwards, is a perfect time to relax in by the pool or cuddle in a hot tub. It’s always nice to sit back and enjoy the views that this island has to offer.

Day 2

Start your day by grabbing some snorkel gear from the hotel or get yours out. Check with your hotel, sometimes it is included in the resort fee. The Fairmont Orchid has a wonderful private area of beach in the Pauoa Bay for snorkeling. Within 5 mins of snorkeling, we had some Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) swimming right under us. This area is great for seeing some wildlife within a short amount of time.

Green Sea Turtle

Some other areas to see some marine wildlife and green sea turtles is at Kahaluu Beach Park , Honaunau Bay , Kiholo Bay , and Punaluu Black Sand Beach.

Next, shower and get dressed to head to Puako Petroglyph Park where it is free and easy to see some the islands past history. Here is a good site for info on hiking the park.

This next part is where your rental car comes in handy. Next, its time to start driving and head back to the Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy 19. This hwy will take you past other parks and places that could easily be part of your schedule or substituted for another activity.

Continue on hwy 19 and stop by the W.M. Keck Observatory. If you really want to see the top of the 14,000 foot summit, then a 4×4 vehicle is needed and is something that needs to be planned in advanced. Otherwise you can visit the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Center at an elevation of 9,200 feet.

Temperatures can change from one side of the island to the other. The Kona side is hot/dry, the middle mountain areas are colder, and the Hilo side is more of a rainforest ecosystem. Bring appropriate clothing for the weather.

Continue the drive along the Mamalahoa Hwy 19 towards the Akaka Falls State Park. It will cost you $5 per car. The trail is only a 0.4 mile loop, where you will have views of the Akaka Falls (422 feet high) and the Kahuna Falls. The trail is paved with some steps.

Another place to stop by is the Wailuku River State Park where they have two attractions to see: Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pot. If your in the area around 10 a.m. and it’s a sunny day then look out for the rainbow that is formed in the mist of the 80 foot waterfall. Unfortunately for us it was a cloudy on this side of the island when we were visiting.

Rainbow Falls at Wailuku River State Park

Wailuku River State Park

Since May 2018, the Kīlauea volcano has had activity where most of the Volcanoes National Park had to be closed. It has since reopened as of September 22 of 2018. The Kīlauea Visitor Center will have up to date information on road closures or any other current conditions, as well as exhibits on the formation of the island and its history. Make sure to vista their site before making your drive, it can always change at a moments notice. Some parts of the park are sometimes closed.

Kilauea Caldera at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

The entrance fee for a car is $25, while a individual will cost $12. These passes will last you 7 days, so if you have more time, then try to spend it hiking and exploring this park. The park is open 24 hours, but the visitor center closes around 5 p.m. so plan to visit it first. If you only have a short time, then it is possible to see some of the sites in this park, before leaving to do the 2 hour drive back to the Kona Internation Airport for the 10 p.m. flight back.

Beware that it could take longer to drive to your desire destination, due to traffic or road conditions.

  This guide is based off of having only 36 hours on the island. If you have more time then try to spend a few days working your way around the island. Here are some other points of interest: Kula Kai Caverns , Hawaiian Vanilla Company , Tropical Botanical Gardens , or one of the many Eco Tours are great things to try to see or do.

How To Spend 36 Hours On The Big Island Guide When my wife told me to pack for a quick trip, I didn't think a 6 hour flight from Phoenix  to the Big Island would start our 36 hours on Kailua.

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🌈 Fairmont Orchid Hawaii のprivate beach 🏝 https://www.instagram.com/p/B4uXiEsppLb/?igshid=1chq3suor9xel

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お決まりのプールサイドでハンバーガーの図 (Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmqA5WcLg6L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Top 5 Umrah Travel Agency in Pakistan: Which one to choose?

Umrah is Islamic worship also known as the minor pilgrimage, as compared to the 5 pillars of Islam “Hajj”. Umrah is the holy pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mecca carried out at any time during the whole year as compared to Hajj, which is performed at the specific time according to the Islamic year. There are 4 religious rites for Umrah - Putting on of Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’ee, and Qasar. Pilgrims wear Ihram sheets after the Niyah of Umrah. Then they perform the Tawaf, an act of moving around Kaaba seven times with great devotion. Sa’yee means walking back and forth seven times between the hills of Al-Safa and Al-Marwah. After performing Sa'ee, all the male pilgrims get their heads shaved and women get their hair clipped equal to the length of a fingertip. 

Before you set out on this spiritual journey, you must be aware of the few guidelines to make your journey convenient and pleasant.

Here is the list of top 5 Umrah Travel Agencies providing the best Umrah services.

1. Meezab Air

Meezab Air is the best online Travel Agency to plan and manage your Umrah travels. It is one of the trusted Umrah Travel Agency among the customers. If you want to perform the sacred act of worship - Umrah, in your budget, Meezab Air has got the best economy packages for you. 

Track your spending and don’t go out of your budget! Simple and easy to follow reservation process is an attraction for the customers. Avoid any inconvenience in your journey to the holy destination. 

Enjoy the best hotel services including separate rooms for families, free Wifi, facilities for disabled guests, air-conditioned rooms, and accommodation near to Haram in Makkah and Madina.

2. Bukhari Travel and Tourism Services

Bukhari Travel and Tourism Services established since 1973 is the best travel agency in Pakistan ensuring the best and unforgettable traveling experience to its customers. They know the culture, rules and regulations, the laws and offer their customers what they really need. 

They excel in providing the best traveling solutions to assist their valuable customers. Best and cheap Umrah deals and packages, luxury accommodations and five-star hotels and rental vehicles, they have planned out each and every aspect of your travel to the sacred city. 

Contact them and get generous discounts.

Also Read: What are the pros and cons of a travel agency?

3. Aslam Makki Travels

Aslam Makki Travels is a prestigious and distinguished travel service agency in Pakistan. They offer the premium umrah packages from all over Pakistan. They cater your all traveling needs from private umrah packages to group with or without scholars deals. Of course, we all prefer to have the best accommodation with a hygienic environment and efficient services. 

Then Aslam Makki Travels are the best traveling agency making your Umrah experience exceptional and unforgettable. Book their cheap packages from your home without any hassle, take their experts advice for any confusion and query.

4. My Booking World

My Booking World offers the best deals to perform this spiritual act of worship with great comfort and convenience. Best of all the services including residence, conveyance, best food, and topnotch airline flights, warm hospitality, overwhelming facilities, and deals are all just a few clicks away. 

Their time is at your service at all times to keep you from any trouble during this holy journey. All of your needs are taken care of by My Booking World so you can do comfortably for what you have come to this sacred place.

5. Suchi Travels and Tours

Suchi Travels and Tours is an Umrah traveling agency providing the cheapest packages and deals for Muslims all across Pakistan. 

Get the best Umrah packages for several days stay in the hotel with outstanding services. Suchi Travels and Tours offers accommodation in Makkah and Madina at different hotels such as Fairmont 5 Star, Al-Jewar Royal Orchid, Hilton Towers, Dar Al-Tawhid, Zam-zam, Dar Al-Hijra Intercontinental, Hilton Madinah, Al-Haram Hotel and Dar Al-Taqwa. 

Sign up for the safe journey with them with quick booking procedure.

May Allah accept your all prayers and Umrah, Ameen!

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