Oahu’s Premier Attractions – See the Best of the Island

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To help you on your vacation to the Hawaiian Islands I will describe some of the very best attractions on Oahu which you should be sure to see during your stay. The best way to enjoy your time on Oahu is to stay at a luxurious and conveniently located Oahu Vacation Rental. Oahu’s premier attraction… Continue reading Oahu’s Premier Attractions – See the Best of the Island

Famous Hawaiians – Bruddah Iz and Eddie Aikau

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I wrote in an earlier blog about the history of one of Hawaii’s most revered icons, Duke Kahanamoku. During a recent leisurely stay at a beautiful Oahu vacation rental I decided to focus on two more icons. Here is some interesting information about the two other revered people of Hawaii’s past: Israel Kamakawiwoole, also known… Continue reading Famous Hawaiians – Bruddah Iz and Eddie Aikau

My Tour of Iolani Palace – A Cutlural Treasure in Downtown Honolulu

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Last night I stayed in an Oahu Vacation Rental and in the morning I took a walk through downtown Honolulu where there are many historic buildings. Perhaps the most spectacular of all of these historic structures is Iolani Palace, which was the royal palace of the Hawaiian monarchy for King Kalakaua and Queen Kapiolani from… Continue reading My Tour of Iolani Palace – A Cutlural Treasure in Downtown Honolulu

The Hokulea Voyaging Canoe – A Symbol of the Hawaiian Culture

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When I was staying at my Oahu Condo last week I noticed sailing offshore of Waikiki was the Hokulea Voyaging Canoe. This distinctive Hawaiian sailing canoe was majestic as it went by, conjuring up all of the history of the Hawaiian people. In the 1970s, members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society constructed this Hawaiian double-hulled… Continue reading The Hokulea Voyaging Canoe – A Symbol of the Hawaiian Culture

The Hawaiian Islands – Their Nicknames and a Quick Overview

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The other day when I was sitting on the lanai of my Oahu Vacation Rental looking over the beautiful blue ocean I started thinking about these amazing Hawaiian Islands and how each one is so different. I also was thinking about how each of these islands has an Island Nickname that helps to describe how… Continue reading The Hawaiian Islands – Their Nicknames and a Quick Overview