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Koa Kea Hotel & Resort
RESORT $$$
$$$
beachfront location, this high-end boutique hotel is gorgeously appointed. The Hawaii-
ana themed rooms are decorated with koa wood, leather lounge furniture, marble baths,
soaker tubs and rain shower, and each boasts an unobstructed view from its private lanai.
Still, if you were a nitpicker, you might say the ceilings are a touch low.
Koloa Landing
CONDO $$$
$$$
area's newest development, with their two final buildings still going up, this Grand
Wyndham Resort offers private condos and vacation rentals, all of which are brand new
and up-to-the-minute modern. The scope of the property is huge with villas scheduled for
construction all the way to the seafront road.
Eating
Papalani Gelato
ICE CREAM $
(
www.papalanigelato.com
;
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr, Poʻipu Shopping Village; single scoop $4;
11am-9:30pm)
Their mouthwatering flavors are all made on site. You can't go wrong with
classic vanilla bean or pistachio gelato, but for local color, try the creamy sorbetto, made
with fresh, island-grown starfruit, lychee, mango, guava or avocado.
Savage Shrimp
SEAFOOD $
(
742-9600;
www.savageshrimp.com
;
2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St, Shops at Kukuiʻula; mains
$10-12.50; 11am-9pm)
The garlicky crackle wafting from the kitchen makes it clear that
their specialty is scampi. We're talking seven flavors of scampi, including Brazilian style
made with coconut milk and orange juice, and a delectable Aloha style varietal sautéed
with coconut milk, lemongrass and chili sauce. They do tacos and po'boys too.
Puka Dog
FAST FOOD $
(
www.pukadog.com
;
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr; Polish sausage $6.75, veggie dog $7;
10am-8pm;
) Start with a Polish sausage or veggie dog and top it with a garlic-lemon
