Oahu Festivals Provide Culture and Entertainment Year Round

November 11, 2009

Authentic Island Celebrations Provide Insight Into Local Culture
Lei Day
Everyone in Hawaii knows that “May Day is Lei Day.”
All through the year people in Hawaii give and receive colorful and fragrant floral leis – for birthdays, graduations, greetings and departures, anniversaries, and just to say thank you! Statues of King Kamehameha, Duke Kahanamoku, and other revered [...]

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Kauai Land Tours Offer Unique Insights Into Island’s Past

November 9, 2009

History and Culture By Jeep, Train, Bus, and Foot
Taking a land tour on the Garden Island offers visitors a chance to see many areas of the island that were inaccessible just a few years ago. Specialty tours include historic areas such as Kilohana as well as natural wonders such as Waimea Canyon as well as [...]

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Top Ten Adventures On Your Oahu Vacation

November 7, 2009

Adventure and Excitement Await Oahu Visitors
Gliding and Skydiving
Check out Dillingham Airfield if you want to soar silently through Hawaii’s skies over the beautiful north shore of Oahu. Reputable companies operating from the Airfield include Soar Hawaii Sailplanes (808-637-3147; Dillingham Airfield) and Original Glider (808-677-3404).
Parasailing Over Waikiki
Once you are securely strapped into a harness that is [...]

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Maui’s Most Enjoyable Beaches

November 2, 2009

Scenic and Safe Beaches on the Valley Isle
Wailea Beach
This is actually many small beaches which are located along the Wailea Resort area where the lava rock outcroppings create many separate crescents of beautiful white sand. There are great snorkeling opportunities in these protected areas that also provide nice places for swimming or just relaxing, and [...]

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Whale Watching An Amazing Hawaii Experience

October 31, 2009

See Hawaii’s Gentle Giants of the Sea is Unforgettable
One of the most spectacular sights in Hawaii is seeing a 40 ton humpback whale fly up out of the sea, spin half way around in the air, and then come crashing down on its back with a thunderous splash.
Breaching whales are a fairly common sight during [...]

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Polynesian Cultural Center Is Great for Furlough Fridays

October 29, 2009

Educational Exhibits and Hands-On Activities That Kids Love
The Polynesian Cultural Center (55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Laie; 808-293-3333) encompasses more than 40 acres on Oahu’s beautiful north shore. Truly one of Oahu’s premier attractions, this superbly managed attraction provides valuable lessons while also being very exciting.
From weaving to carving to coconut-cracking and ancient tattoos, from songs and [...]

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Cruising Around Kaneohe On Oahu

October 27, 2009

Windward District Is Gateway to the North Shore
Located just a short drive from Honolulu, Kaneohe is Oahu’s fourth largest city and borders the largest bay in the Hawaiian Islands, beautiful Kaneohe Bay. The word Kaneohe means Bamboo Husband, and is said to have originated from a woman complaining that her husband’s temper to the cutting [...]

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Oahu’s Haleiwa Town is Gateway to North Shore

October 25, 2009

Winter is Coming and So Are The Waves
Oahu’s North Shore is abuzz in the winter because that is when the big waves come and surfers from all over the world converge upon this stretch of island paradise.
The main town to visit when you go to Oahu’s North Shore is historic Haleiwa (House of the Iwa [...]

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Central and Upcountry Maui Full of Adventure

October 23, 2009

From Wailuku to Kula, Maui Delights Visitors
Central Maui is the region near the isthmus of land that separates the western and eastern parts of the island. The main towns of central Maui include Wailuku, the county seat, and Kahului, which borders Kahului Harbor.
Many ocean ships and barges visit Kahului Harbor, which is Maui’s main port [...]

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Top 10 Attractions of Waikiki

October 21, 2009

The wonders of Waikiki are seemingly never-ending, from wonderful restaurants to hopping night life and great shows – and don’t forget the beautiful beaches.
Top 10 highlights of visiting Waikiki
Damien Museum (808-923-2690; 130 Ohua Avenue)
Honoring the selfless service of Father Damien (Joseph Damien DeVeuster), the Damien Museum features photographs, artifacts, videos and even some of Damien’s [...]

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