Vacation Internationale Sea

The Resort and Its Setting

Vacation Internationale Sea is an independent, RCI-affiliated timeshare resort in Kailua-Kona, on the leeward (western) side of the Big Island. Kailua-Kona is a long-established vacation town built around a small boat harbour and pier, with a coastline shaped by lava flows and a climate that stays dry and warm for most of the year — a contrast to the wetter, greener side of the island around Hilo. As an RCI-affiliated resort, owners here can deposit their week with RCI and exchange it for stays at other RCI resorts around the world, in addition to using their week at home.

The Area and Things to Do

Downtown Kailua-Kona is walkable and centres on Kailua Pier, where you'll find shops, restaurants and easy access to the water for swimming, snorkelling and sportfishing charters. Beyond the town, the Big Island rewards a rental car: Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, a UNESCO-listed site preserving ancient Hawaiian temples and sacred grounds, is within an hour's drive, as is the long climb up to Mauna Kea for stargazing and sweeping views from one of the world's great astronomical sites. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with its crater overlooks and lava tubes, is a longer day trip but a highlight for many visitors. Closer to the resort, local farmers' markets are a good way to try Big Island coffee and tropical fruit, and Kona's sunsets over the water are a reliable evening activity in their own right.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at Vacation Internationale Sea can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. As this is a private, owner-to-owner marketplace, you set your own asking price, and buyers and renters contact you through the platform — there's no commission on the sale, as sellers pay only a small one-time listing fee to get their week in front of genuine buyers.

Vacation Internationale Sea is an independent resort rather than part of a branded chain with a published resale-transfer schedule, so any resale here is processed through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a national developer. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, ask the resort or its management for the current transfer fee and the annual maintenance fee, as these vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here. It's also worth confirming in writing what transfers with the week — typically the deeded or contracted usage right and RCI exchange eligibility — and what doesn't, such as any loyalty points or benefits tied solely to the original purchaser.

Renters, meanwhile, are generally looking for straightforward things: confirmed dates, unit size, and clarity on whether the stay is a fixed week or subject to availability. Being upfront about these details in your listing, along with the RCI affiliation, helps set realistic expectations on both sides.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

If you're buying a resale week at Vacation Internationale Sea, build time into your plans for the ownership transfer to be completed through the resort's association before you can book — this is worth asking about early, since timelines vary between independent resorts. Kona International Airport (KOA), about 7 km from the resort, has direct flights from several mainland US gateways, which is worth mentioning to prospective renters, since it affects how easily they can get there. As with any Big Island property, note that weather and road conditions can change with elevation if guests plan on venturing inland to Mauna Kea or the volcano park.