It’s time to say happy aloha Friday, again! Today’s edition focuses on Maui and its nickname, “the valley isle”. The following photo taken from a catamaran off the West coast of Maui illustrates that name. (By the way, Maui is also known as the magic isle, too.) So in keeping with the Aloha Friday tradition [...]
Thursday, January 31, 2008
According to this VRBO article it is and in some ways I tend to agree with them. Most people have heard of the popular resort areas of Kapalua, Kaanapali, Lahaina, and Wailea, but Kihei isn’t as well known for being a Maui vacation destination, probably because there aren’t many resort hotels. Though Kihei is not [...]
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
In case you don’t already know, I’m a big fan of staying in condos on my vacations to Hawaii. Sure, staying at a four or five-star hotel is a treat, but you really can’t beat the conveniences and price of staying in a condo anywhere in Hawaii. In fact, I’m going to the Kohala Coast [...]
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Are you ready to celebrate the new Chinese New Year, the year of the brown rat? If you’re on Oahu, you’ll find exciting ways to celebrate it Here’s a couple of fun events going on in Honolulu: Night in Chinatown 2008 Festival & ParadeEvent Description: A day long block party features food, Martial Arts, crafts, [...]
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
If you own a business with an online presence and you’d like to learn how social media can help your business, then consider participating in the Aloha Social Media Summit on March 18th and 19th. This two day workshop will be held on the Big Island on the Kohala Coast. As one of the summit [...]
Monday, January 28, 2008
Yay! It’s time for a new reader reward contest. The entry requirements are simple. All you have to do is be a free subscriber via RSS or e-mail then watch for a secret message at the bottom of a post. Once you see the secret message, you can use this easy contact form to send [...]
Monday, January 28, 2008
I love this article on why Hawaii is the best place in the world for stargazing. I’ve been amazed at the number of stars and shooting stars that I’ve at the top of Haleakala just before dawn. You don’t have to get up to the top of Haleakala or Mauna Kea to appreciate the clear [...]
Friday, January 25, 2008
Today, we’re so fortunate to have Natalie Norton back with us to share some fantastic tips for getting those ‘knock your socks off’ Hawaii vacation photos. (I hope you didn’t miss yesterday’s awesome interview with Natalie on tips for hiring a wedding and family portrait photographer in Hawaii.) Natalie Norton is a very talented and [...]
Thursday, January 24, 2008
When I was on Oahu last June, I had the opportunity to meet a delightful and talented photographer, Natalie Norton. She certainly has an expert and creative eye for photography. Just take a look for yourself on her blog at Natalie Norton’s Photo Blog, and I’m sure you’ll agree. I had never thought of hiring [...]
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
I’m a big fan of using TripAdvisor.com when selecting a hotel for vacation or business. The reviews are generally unbiased as well as insightful. So, when TripAdvisor comes out with their Travelers Choice Awards, I take notice. KHNL has an article listing all the 2008 winners from Hawaii. Here’s a summary: Hawaii’s best luxury hotels [...]
Thursday, January 31, 2008
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