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Historic Coco Palms to be Rebuilt!

8/11/2013

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JUAloha Readers!

I have some great news for you! This week it was announced that the old Coco Palms Resort is in escrow and is scheduled to be rebuilt. The best part of this news is that they plan to rebuild the historic hotel as it once was! Wouldn't that be cool?

The old resort was destroyed back in 1992 when hurricane Iniki hit Kauai. The Coco Palms has become more of an eye sore as the years have gone by. It's literally rotting away and falling down. But, it was once a beauty! Have you seen the Elvis movie, Blue Hawaii? Many of the  Blue Hawaii footage was filmed at the hotel, including the famous wedding scene; where Elvis sang the beautiful, "Hawaiian Wedding Day" song to his beloved while floating down a picturesque water way .

The Garden Island, Kauai's local newspaper writes:

WAILUA — The iconic Coco Palms Resort in Wailua received a new breath of life. An Oahu-based group of investors announced Thursday the property is in escrow, and they have already secured demolition permits.

“This is so exciting,” singer-songwriter Larry Rivera screamed as he walked onto the property, both hands in the air throwing shakas. He started his career at Coco Palms in 1951, and worked there until the hotel shut down following Hurricane Iniki in 1992.

“If everything goes well, we’ll start construction in the first or second quarter of next year,” said Chad Waters, one of the members of the newly-formed Coco Palms Hui LLC.

Waters and Tyler Green represent a group of local investors who want to rebuild the property as a “2014 version of the original Coco Palms.”

Léo Azambuja - The Garden Island

I have my fingers crossed that all of this goes through as planned. I think it would be wonderful for Kauai to have the resort back. I'm not trying to encourage my guests to stay somewhere else! Just excited that a historical Kauai hotel may be revived! With room rates likely to be over $200 per night, it attracts a different traveler. But, I think the Coco Palms will be a great place to enjoy a special dinner or drinks!

Aloha All!
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Kauai in the Movies!

7/20/2013

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Even if you've never been to Kauai, you've probably seen it many times. Kauai has been the background for movies since 1933!

Here's a few you may know...
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides-Arrgh Matey...Johnny Depp! 
The Descendants-Filmed a scene in a favorite dive bar, Tahiti Nui in Hanalei.
Soul Surfer-A  lot of Kauai in this film. The inspiring story of surfer Bethany Hamilton!
Lilo and Stitch-This is stretching it, but, if you watch the movie you'll recognize Kauai.
Jurassic Park- Breath-taking shots of Kauai!
6 Days 7 Nights
George of the Jungle
Outbreak-Morgan Freeman & Dustin Huffman! You can see the set along the Wailua River.
North
Honeymoon in Vegas-Sarah Jessica Parker, James Caan and Nicolas Cage.  "Kapa'aa?"
Lord of the Flies
The Thorn Birds
Uncommon Valor
Raiders of the Lost Ark-Harrison Ford. Indy swings across the Huleia stream.
Fantasy Island-Not a movie, but the opening scene  is Wailua Falls. "Da plane, Da Plane!"
Gilligan's Island-Also for TV, one of my favs, opening scene filmed at Moloaa Bay.
Donovan's Reef
Blue Hawaii-Our favorite Elvis movie! Lots of Kauai and the Coco Palms Resort in Wailua.
South Pacific-Based on the book Tales of the South Pacific many scenes were filmed on Kauai.
It's fun to see something you recognize from Kauai even if the movie is animated!

Which movie is your favorite?

Have a great weekend!

Aloha!
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