The Happy Places
Meals
can be quite expensive at the Big Island’s Hilton Waikoloa Village Hotel. So, we improvised.
Finally
in our happy place, especially for those who decided to listen to salespeople
instead of enjoying the beginning of their vacation. (Timeshare post) Since this was our first night, we were a bit
tired and didn’t want to search for the best deal on dinner,
we stopped at the only bar open onsite, sat outside, and shared a very nice
Caesar salad. It was excellent. And the best part is the happy hour wine. Amazingly, they had a very nice California
Chardonnay for $5.00 a glass.
Beware,
the bars and restaurants are expensive.
To save more than a few dollars, follow our lead and take advantage of happy
hour. Each bar has its own version of
happy hour. And even if they say that
they only have a certain type of drink
for happy hour and you want something else, ask if it can be included in happy
hour pricing. Worked for me.
Speaking
of bars and getting happy…we decided to attend the Hilton’s luau. Please read about
this must-avoid activity. Enjoy your
beverage and watch the sunset.
Walk a
Short Distance to Save on Meals
Other
than that ample meal we were lucky enough to find some great deals at the ABC
Gourmet Shop and Starbucks at the Queen’s Shops and the King’s Shops nearby.
One
night was a very good hot chicken pressed sandwich from our favorite ABC store. Dinner
another night was a sandwich we built with freshly sliced deli meat, few slices
of cheese, and a small baguette from ABC from which my hubby had lunch the next
day with the leftovers.
We
had a similar deli night with deli meats, Macadamia nuts, cheese, and bread from
ABC. But there are many reasonably
priced fare options, besides the ABC at the King's Market, which is directly
across the street from Queen’s. Check around. Every place we visited had excellent food.
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by The Polite Traveler
My Trip to
the Big Island and Stay at the Hilton Waikoloa Village Hotel
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