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Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park vs Kapalua Beach
Both Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park and Kapalua Beach are recommended by professionals. On balance, Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park scores slightly higher than Kapalua Beach. Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park scores 88 with endorsements from 6 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
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Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
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P.O. Box 129, Honaunau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96726
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Fodor's
"This 420-acre National Historical Park houses the best preserved puuhonua (place of refuge) in the state."
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An aura of ancient sacredness and serenity still embues the place.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This awesome park is an ancient place of refuge – or puʻuhonua, a sanctuary where kapu (taboo)-breakers could have their lives spared."
Travel + Leisure
"The huge, centuries-old temples... lie in ruins at this ancient historical site, sacred to native Hawaiians."
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The surrounding Kealakekua Bay with its cliffs and spinner dolphins makes for a gorgeous backdrop.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This awesome park is an ancient place of refuge – or puʻuhonua, a sanctuary where kapu (taboo)-breakers could have their lives spared."
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"This 180-acre national historic park was once a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers."
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Kapalua Beach
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Ritz Carlton, Kapalua, Maui, HI
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Fodor's
"Recognized as one of the world's best beaches, and for good reason."
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Frommer's
"The stuff of dreams: a golden crescent bordered by two palm-studded points."
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