Hawaii Paradise Suite

Lava Flow Update…Kalapana, Puna District, Big Island

ParadiseJim — Thu, 20 May 2010 07:34:35 +0000

Flow been moving further away from viewing area about 1/2 mile. Tourist are still visiting and bring spy glass to watch the show. Still worth wild to see, because Kilauea Volcano National Park, one will have to hike 3 1/2 mile just to see hot stream entering into the ocean. Vist www.biparadise.ws for further info.

Paradise Jim

Kalapana latest lava flow – near visitors viewing…

ParadiseJim — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:27:57 +0000

If anybody want to see close-ups of HOT LAVA it’s the now to do it. Today newspaper article says the lava flowing is close to viewing area for the viewer. In fact, it’s in the parking lot now.

Check it out, end of hwy 130, Keaau, HI 96749 Google map it. Lot open from 5:30 – 9pm daily, over 1000 people per watch the flow nightly.

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Mahalo,

Paradise Jim

The 8th Hilo Chinese New Year Festival

ParadiseJim — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:03:07 +0000

The Year of The Tiger kick-off with a Big Bang at the Kalakaua Park located in downtown Hilo with estimation of over 5k speculators for this special events.

Colorful Keiki Custume Contest, Martial Arts demo, TiChi Demo, Chinese Music, delicious Chinese Food, gorgeous Chinese Vendors displays of Artifacts and much more…

This year is the best I seen since 2007 and I believe the next one will be even better and bigger with even louder fireworks.

Aloha,

Paradise Jim

Lava Flow Activities Updates

ParadiseJim — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:54:01 +0000

Kilauea 10/25/09 – Lava continues to erupts from the TEB vent on Kilauea ’s eat rift zone and flow through tubes to the ocean at waikupanaha. Surface flows continue to be active on the lower pali and coastal plain, but have been largely flowing over the existing flow field this past week, creating only very minor expansion of east margin of the TEB flow field.

As of last Thursday, the active lobe on the coastal plain was 700 yards north of the coast, near the former location of the Kalapana access road.

For more detail visit: www.hvo.wr.usgs.gov
Article writing by Scientists at U.S. Geological Surey’s Hawaiian Volcano Obseratory
Publish by: Hawaii Tribune Herald

Orchid Lady on Big Island of Hawaii

ParadiseJim — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:05:18 +0000

Aloha Visitors:

If you ever want to visit a Orchid Green House in the heart of Hawaiian Paradise Park and get acquainted with a Hilo Orchid Society member and orchid grower. I can arrange for you to contact Pauline Brault, who lives in my neighborhood nearby.

Mahalo,

Pauline Brault,

Former President of the Orchid Society

Recent Update on Kalapana Lava Flow Activities

ParadiseJim — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:09:07 +0000

Lava Water Entry Explosives

Free Admission Charge

Opening Hours: 5:00 PM -10:00 PM daily – Volcano doesn’t recognize holidays. :0} Last car is @ 8:00 PM

Advice to go early: Approximately about 1000 visitors daily.

Handful of Local Vendors: Chip , flashlight, bottle water and etc.

Directions: Drive South to the dead end on Highway 130 – you can’t miss it.

What to Bring: Light jacket / flashlight / bottle water / wear long pant and hat / walking stick for safety /

If you don’t like long hike, then you should visit the Kalapana Lava Flow, while the county offer Free Admission and the walking distance is only about 15 minutes away compared with 3.5 miles to Kilauea lava flow. Be careful not to go at night, because many tourist got lost in the lava field. This can be very dangerous because there were several well experienced hikers, whom got lost for several days and fortunately was saved by a chopper.

Just amazed the red lava rolling down the hillside, that travels about 5 mph, then suddenly entry into the cold ocean water turning instantly to about 1800 degree F. Hot stream and EXPLOSIVE occurs immediately with throwing spark and water slashing.

Two Stream Lava Vents entering into the ocean forming

mushroom clouds high above into the atmosphere.

Warning Sign - Don't worry it is very safe to visit.

Don’t worry folk, it is very SAFE to visit any of the Lava Flow. Our County Forest rangers from the Hawaii Volcano National Park are well trained in Public Safety and Awareness. All you have to do is follow where the visitor are going. There will be rangers providing directions for the general public. Rest to ensure it’s VERY SAFE to watch this LIVE magnificent Mother Nature Show. :0}

Lava Flow Directions

The Big Island is not only the youngest and the largest Hawaiian Island…It is STILL GROWING!

The Kilauea Caldera Volcano is the MOST active volcano in the world. It started in Jan. 1983 and it have NOT stopped since attracting over a million tourist from all over the world. If you’re planning a visit to the Big Island, you must read this site before you leave home.

This site will provide you with many BI Travel Information you should learn. http://biparadise.ws

If you need a place to stay. Here is our Top Rated B&B recommended by Trip Advisor .com

http://hawaii-paradise-suite.com We are only 25 minutes away from Kalapana flow and 45 minutes from Kilauea Volcano and only 17 miles to Hilo, Capital.

Happy Trip to the Big Island,

Paradise Jim

Could not have asked for anything more…

ParadiseJim — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:56:27 +0000

I had high hopes for the Paradise Suite after visiting their website and reading positive reviews from past guests. Somehow, our stay with Jim and Amy far exceeded even those lofty expectations! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience on the Big Island!

Compared to other B&Bs of this quality, Hawaii Paradise Suite presents far and away the best value. The next closest thing costs at least $300 a night, and even then you’d have to share the property with other guests!

The rooms are beautifully decorated with high-quality and comfortable furniture! It took us no time at all to feel at home in the warm surroundings. The living area was welcoming with a comfortable couch and convenient A/V setup complete with a large projector screen perfect for retiring for the evening in our own personal movie theater. The bedroom was very spacious with a comfortable California King bed and the large private attached bathroom was always clean and fully stocked with all the linens. The property itself had plenty to offer with a quality swimming pool, horseshoes, and a small golf course.

And finally, the service was outstanding! Jim was painstakingly attentive from weeks before our arrival to the very last minute of our stay. He was always happy to share insights into the big island and had plenty of resources at the ready to help you plan your stay on the Big Island. Amy’s breakfasts were the perfect start to our mornings. If there’s anything at all we wanted done,

Jim and Amy seemed ready to serve. I actually proposed to my fiancee during our stay at Hawaii Paradise Suite and Jim bent over backwards to help me plan.

I would not think of staying anywhere else upon my return to the Big Island!

Rated Five Out of Five, Trip Advisor.com

Merrie Monarch Parade 2009

ParadiseJim — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:07:20 +0000

Here is another highly successful Merrie Monarch event for the year of 2009. Each year we have attended the parade and each year we tend to get front door parking space of which we’re not use to at all. Being from SF. we rarely attend a parade because it’s just TOO crowded and no way on earth you’ll find a parking space.

The Sunshine Kids

We so far been to Merrie Monarch for the past four year with front door parking space which only take less than 5 minutes to find parking. This year it only took us a matter of seconds,wow, wow, wow!

Click on this link below and watch the Slide Show. You’ll enjoy it!

http://picasaweb.google.com/jimleew/MerrieMonarchParade09?authkey=Gv1sRgCNuYpZvh7_qC3wE#

Get Ready for the Merrie Monarch – Big Event!

ParadiseJim — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:28:43 +0000

For those who does not know about the largest event in Hilo, Hawaii on the Big Island. the 46th annual event is on its way.
The Merrie Monarch is the largest Hula International Competition held at the Edith Kanaka’ole Multi-purpose Stadium in Hilo. The event starts on April 12-18.

There maybe some Scout Tickets available, but for sure there is ROOM available from April 12-16 @ http://hawaii-paradise-suite.com

Call now and make a last minutes reservation. 808.982.9998

The Big Island of Hawaii Mysteries…

ParadiseJim — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:08:49 +0000

To those whom never visit the Big Island of Hawaii will become fantastic, blown away, mystify and wanting more when the adventure is over…Mark My Words! – jwlee

From the beginning people asked…how was the Hawaii Islands formed. The geological answer is from the Volcanoes eruptions over hundred to million years ago. How and What do you think of the Mother’s nature beauty of the islands were created?

However; the Kilauea Volcano only erupted in Jan 1983 and has not stop since. See continue mountaintop lava flow that leads into Pacific ocean entrance is a sight ever unforeseen in your lifetime. Hot stream shooting up about 200′ up in the air, cracking and popping sound as the lava rolls into the ocean waters.

See more of Hawaiian images…

photo taken by Brian Powers -aerial shot

Have you ever see an aerial photo shot of a giant volcano hole with RED HOT LAVA inside? Find out more by visiting our site or you might need a place to stay. Would you like the Best Travel Links about the Big Island?

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Hawaii Paradise Suite is centrally located between Hilo International Airport and 45 minutes away from Hawaii Volcano National Park. The tropical Bed & Breakfast have been rated by http://www.Tripadvisor.com 5 out of 5 rating with excellent comments by many guests.

Paradise Jim – Aloha!

Jim & Amy Lee - Owner/Operator

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