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B.J. Penn

May 6, 2013 by admin

B.J. Penn is undoubtedly the best MMA fighter to come from Hilo, Hawaii and one of the best mixed martial arts fighters, period. He is one of only two men to win UFC titles in two different weight classes. To give you an understanding of the magnitude of this achievement the only other man to do this was UFC Hall of Famer, Randy Couture.

To learn more visit B.J. Penn’s Website.

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Hilo Helicopter Tours Price & Ratings Comparison

May 5, 2013 by admin

Looking for a Volcano Helicopter Tour in Hilo? Who has the best prices and reviews? Read on to find the answer.

Tour CompanyTourPriceTimeReviewsRating
ParadiseDoors Off Volcano & Waterfalls$241.1140 to 45 minutes204 stars
ParadiseFire & Falls Helicopter Tour$205.2040 to 45 minutes204 stars
Blue HawaiianCircle of Fire & Waterfalls$196.0250 minutes234 stars
SafariVolcano Tour$169.0040 to 45 minutes174 stars
SafariVolcano & Coastline Tour$189.0050 to 55 minutes174 stars
TropicalVolcano Adventure$160.0035 to 40 minutes44 stars
TropicalVolcano & Falls Adventure$193.8040 to 50 minutes44 stars

Paradise Helicopters

Paradise’s motto is “fly today…remember forever”. They offer two tours out of Hilo to view the fiery Volcano National Park and Hawaii’s most beautiful waterfalls.

Doors Off Hawaiian Volcano Tour with Waterfalls

Price: $241.11
Time: 40 to 45 minutes

Paradise offer a doors off Hawaiian Volcano Tour for $241.11. Doors off tours provide the best views and most exciting flights and are not to be missed.

Hilo Fire and Falls Helicopter Tour

Price: $205.20
Time: 40 to 45 minutes

Paradise gives an educational tour of Hawaii’s Volcano and Hilo’s Waterfalls. This tour is narrated and highly interactive, so you can ask all of your questions about Hawaii’s natural wonders.

http://paradisecopters.com/hilo.php

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Blue Hawaiian provides a Helicopter Tour of the Volcano and Hilo’s Waterfalls out of Hilo airport which is just a few minutes away from the Hilo Wharf and their tours provide 50 minutes of airtime, so it is a great choice if you are visiting Hilo on a cruise ship.

Circle of Fire plus Waterfalls

Time: 50 minutes
A-Star Price: $196.02
Eco-Star Price: $240.90

The primary difference between these tours is the type of helicopter that you will get to fly on. The Eco-Stars are on the cutting edge of Helicopter Technology.

On Blue Hawaiian’s tour you will get to see Hawaii’s Volcano which has been spewing molten hot lava since 1983 and you will see Hilo’s crashing waterfalls while learning about the culture and history of Hawaii.

Blue Hawaiian Reviews

  • “Best of the Best” Air Tour by the readers of “West Hawaii Today” ten times
  • “Best of the Best” Air Tour twelve years in a row by the readers of the “Hawaii Tribune Herald

Safari Helicopters Hawaii

Safari will take you on a flight to see the Kilauea Volcano in an A-Star 350 Helicopter.

Volcano Safari Tour

Price $169.00
Time: 40 to 45 minutes

In this tour you will fly directly towards the Hawaii Volcano National Park and see volcanic activity. You’ll see the Lava Tree forest and may even get to see lava pouring into the ocean and perhaps a lava lake.

Deluxe Volcano and Coastline Safari Tour

Price: $189.00
Time: 50 to 55 minutes

In this tour you will see the volcano and waterfalls. You’ll get to see everything mentioned in the Safari tour, plus majestic waterfalls on Wailuku River such as Rainbow Falls and you’ll get to see the Hilo Bay too.

Visit: http://www.safarihelicopters.com/big-island-helicopter-tours/

Safari Reviews & Ratings

“Safari Helicopters has been awarded 10 stars—the highest ever awarded—by the Hawaii Helicopter Operator’s Association.”

Tripadvisor ranks them 7 out of 36 activities in Hilo, they have a rating of 4.5 stars by 176 reviewers. Here are a few highlights of their reviews:

  • “Memorable and unique experience”
  • “Wonderful experience”
  • “One of the best ways to view the lava”

Tropical Helicopters Island Adventures

Tropical flies three helicopters out of Hilo airport and provides two tours.

Volcano Adventure

Price: $160.00
Time: 35 to 40 minutes

In this tour, Tropical, take you on a flight to see Hawaii’s most active volcano. You will see majestic views of the Kilauea volcano.

Volcano and Falls Adventure

Price: $193.80
Time: 40 to 50 minutes

In addition to seeing the Kilauea Volcano you will also get to see the towering 80 foot tall Rainbow Falls of Hilo which is part of the longest river in the Hawaiian archipelago, the Wailuku River.

Visit: http://tropicalhelicopters.com/hilo-helicopter-tours.html

Sources: Yelp and Tripadvisor

Filed Under: Visiting Hilo

Ways to Die in Hawaii

May 4, 2013 by admin

Don’t let your first visit to Hawaii become your last.

Drinking, Stalking a Hula Dancer and Getting Set on Fire

Shark Attack: Need I Say More?

Drowning

The waves are big and the riptide is strong in the Islands. Never turn your back on the ocean.

Other Ways to Die in Hawaii

Lava is hot. Do not touch!
Lava is hot. Do not touch!

  • Falling into a volcano
  • Crossing a flooded stream
  • Getting stung by a jellyfish

 

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Hilo Used Car Price Guide

May 4, 2013 by admin

hilo used car?
You don’t see many used cars like this in Hilo.

How much do used cars cost in Hilo? Here is a guide to used car prices based on a sampling of Hilo Used Car Dealership vehicle  inventories.

De Luz Chevrolet Hilo

As you might imagine De Luz has a good number of used Chevys on its lot in Hilo. But it also has a fair number of used Fords at reasonable prices.

  • 2007 Cadillac Escalade 51,262 Miles $33,993
  • 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 388 Miles $25,991
  • 2012 Chevrolet Volt 29 Miles $47,459
  • 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 19,645 Miles $14,995
  • 2007 Pontiac G6 52,384 Miles $15,991
  • 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 58,369 Miles $8,995
  • 2013 Scion tC 11,593 Miles $18,993
  • 2012 Ford Escape 31,718 Miles $21,991
  • 2012 Ford Explorer 28,427 Miles $31,605
  • 2012 Ford Focus 30,095 Miles $15,991

Credit Cars Hawaii

Credit Cars Hawaii has a nice selection of small cars, which are perfect if you are on a tight budget. Their priciest car is less than $9,000 and they are good with helping you get financing.

  • 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 127,008 miles $4,895
  • 2003 HONDA CIVIC 122,107 miles $6,995
  • 2005 HONDA CIVIC CPE 100,861 miles $8,695
  • 2002 BMW 3 SERIES 116,159 miles $8,495
  • 2002 CHEVY CAVALIER 79,252 miles $4,495

Kimo’s Kama’aina Used Cars

Kimo’s Used Cars has a wide selection of Chryslers in its Hilo lot.

  • 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Mileage: 107,470 $23,995
  • 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Mileage: 109,434 $7,995
  • 2008 Chevrolet Express Mileage: 30,145 $16,995
  • 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Mileage: 61,059 $15,995
  • 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Mileage: 92,248 $15,995
  • 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Mileage:49,695 $9,995
  • 2012 Chrysler 200 Touring Mileage: 11,000 $20,995
  • 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX Mileage:53,859 $10,995
  • 2005 Chrysler Sebring Touring Mileage: 54,663 $7,995
  • 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Mileage:13,949 $29,995
  • 2007 Dodge Charger RT Mileage:97,014 $18,995
  • 2005 Dodge Durango Limited Mileage:57,374 $16,995

Further Reading

If you enjoyed my Hilo Used Car Price Guide you might also like:

  • A Guide to Hilo’s Used Car Dealerships

 

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Morning Paper Make You Drowsy?

May 4, 2013 by admin

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