Oahu is a great place to go to observe Memorial Day. Wondering what’s happening in Honolulu and Oahu for Memorial Day weekend? We’ve got the scoop! Memorial Day Events on Monday May 27 Punchbowl- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific The annual Honolulu Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony with a performance by the Royal Hawaiian Band begins at 8:30am at Punchbowl, ... Read More »
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: May 22, 2013
- The Environmental Working Group just issued their 2013 guide to sunscreens. I’m using that list to continue my quest to find a mineral-based (coral safe) sunscreen that doesn’t make me look ghostly white. Have you found a good coral safe sunscreen? - Unless you live by the coast, it’s difficult to find rash guards in local stores. (See my post ... Read More »
10 things you may not already know about the Hawaiian Hula dance
A trip to Hawaii is incomplete without enjoying at least one Hawaiian hula performance. The hula dance is one of Hawaii’s oldest traditions and is often accompanied by either Hawaiian music (mele) or a traditional Hawaiian chant. While the Hawaiian hula dance has become a popular source of entertainment for visitors to Hawaii, its role in Hawaiian culture is to ... Read More »
Organic farm-to-table tour at O’o Farm on Maui
In the Waipoli (misting forest) area along the gentle slope of Haleakala, we found O’o Farm for a tour and al fresco luncheon. This 3.5 hour tour includes short walks around a few of the of the gardens nestled in 8.5 verdant acres. Along the way, guests are invited to help pick greens for the day’s truly fresh salad with lunch. This ... Read More »
Aloha Friday Photo: A hui hou whales!
Mahalo nui loa to Norm Strole of Raleigh, North Carolina for sending in three photos for our Aloha Friday Photo series. I’ve chosen these three photos today as they symbolize the humpback whale season — from first sighting to finish. This first photo shows the whale emerging from the ocean into a breach: From this next photo, you can see the ... Read More »
Hawaii Vacation Tips & Tricks
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Check out our new first time visitors’ guide to Hawaii
If you’re planning your first Hawaii vacation, be sure and check out our newly created first time visitors’ guide to Hawaii. This new page lists all our best planning advice organized based on where you are in your planning process — from “I don’t know where to go” to “I’m ready to pack my bags.” Even if you’ve been to Hawaii a time or two before, you might want to check out this guide as ... Read More » -
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Saving Money on Hawaii Vacation Tours & Activities
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Saving Money on Hawaii Vacation Dining & Meals
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Save Money on Hawaii Vacation Accommodations
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Guide to Booking Hawaii Inter-island Flights or Ferry
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