njhowie
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For those looking to Blow That Dough, this is for you.
We visited KVR for our honeymoon 30 years ago at the suggestion of a friend in the know. It was really something special. It was expensive, but they had an all-inclusive honeymoon package for $2000 for 4 nights so we did that.
In 2011, the resort was pretty much destroyed due to a tsunami. There were big ownership and financial issues soon after and it looked like it might be closed for good. A few years ago new investors stepped in, rebuilt, and it's recently re-opened. They are currently having re-opening "special" rates. Unfortunately, even though we are in much better financial shape than 30 years ago, they have gone over the top on pricing and we likely won't be going back...well, maybe I will surprise DW for 50 year anniversary in 20 years...or maybe not.
Last night I checked, and for the cheapest accommodations they have, with the re-opening discount, including only breakfast daily, they are charging $1800/night! Rates go all the way up to $10,000 and $15,000/night! Some folks in a KVR FB group DW is in who went for the grand re-opening (they were comped) posted the restaurant menu and the prices had DW and myself laughing ... and crying at the same time.
Anyhow, if you like luxury accommodations, unique experiences, price is not really important, KVR is definitely something to consider.
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/kona-village
We visited KVR for our honeymoon 30 years ago at the suggestion of a friend in the know. It was really something special. It was expensive, but they had an all-inclusive honeymoon package for $2000 for 4 nights so we did that.
In 2011, the resort was pretty much destroyed due to a tsunami. There were big ownership and financial issues soon after and it looked like it might be closed for good. A few years ago new investors stepped in, rebuilt, and it's recently re-opened. They are currently having re-opening "special" rates. Unfortunately, even though we are in much better financial shape than 30 years ago, they have gone over the top on pricing and we likely won't be going back...well, maybe I will surprise DW for 50 year anniversary in 20 years...or maybe not.
Last night I checked, and for the cheapest accommodations they have, with the re-opening discount, including only breakfast daily, they are charging $1800/night! Rates go all the way up to $10,000 and $15,000/night! Some folks in a KVR FB group DW is in who went for the grand re-opening (they were comped) posted the restaurant menu and the prices had DW and myself laughing ... and crying at the same time.
Anyhow, if you like luxury accommodations, unique experiences, price is not really important, KVR is definitely something to consider.
https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/kona-village