2016 Travels -- Hilton Waikoloa - Big Island, Hawaii

Travel Journal

A Return to the Big Island

Nostalgia meets new perspectives at the Hilton Waikoloa Resort

3

Days

1

Resort

15

Minutes Walk-time

2

Hurricanes (avoided)

Table of Contents

• ①A Return to the Big Island
• ②Practical Tips for Your Stay
• ③Accommodations: Makai Lagoon Tower
• ④Gear Highlight: Casio G-Shock GLX5600
• ⑤Final Thoughts

Section I

A Return to the Big Island

This weekend took me back to the Hilton Waikoloa Resort on the Big Island, a place I hadn’t visited since childhood. Walking through the resort stirred up memories of running around as a kid, although now, I’m picking up on details I hadn’t noticed before. While the place hasn’t changed much, experiencing it as an adult offered a new perspective.

 

Section II

Practical Tips for Your Stay

The Big Island offers a slower pace, with limited activities after dark. After sunset, the main options are winding down in your hotel room or catching a movie.

Tip: Since the island quiets down significantly once the sun goes down, plan your evenings for relaxation or low-key entertainment within the resort grounds.

Section III

Accommodations: Makai Lagoon Tower

I stayed in the Makai Lagoon Tower, which I’d recommend for its convenience. This resort is quite expansive, with a 15-minute walk from one end to the other, so staying in the Lagoon Tower cuts down on travel time to the main attractions within the resort.

Feature	Benefit
Location	Central access
Scale	15-min end-to-end
Recommendation	High for convenience

Section IV

Gear Highlight: Casio G-Shock GLX5600

For this trip, I went with my Casio G-Shock GLX5600 in Red.

• →Casio G-Shock GLX5600 (Red) — Handled water exposure flawlessly and stayed comfortable on the wrist even in the high heat and humidity. With two hurricanes tracking nearby, it was a relief that neither caused issues during the weekend.

 

Section V

Final Thoughts

Overall, while I enjoyed the nostalgia, this resort caters best to families with young kids who can make full use of the pools and water slides. For a more activity-filled vacation, I might look elsewhere next time, but it was still a worthwhile experience for a relaxing weekend.

Happy travels!