March 5th UPDATE: A lava viewing point is being readied, per this Star Bulletin Article. ——————— As I mentioned yesterday, you can’t take a short hike out to see the lava flow on the Big Island. Let me refine that statement. It is technically feasible to take a three-mile (six miles roundtrip) hike out [...]
Thursday, February 28, 2008
And the answer is yes, at least for the moment. Be aware that conditions can change at any moment. So, let me help clear up confusion about seeing liquid rock on the Big Island. Here are some frequently asked questions. Where is the active lava now? Let me give you the long term answer for [...]
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I’ve got lots of news to share today, so let’s dive in! Sheraton-Waikiki has a new virtual surfing experience, called Discover Surf. You can see the KGMB segment on it with videos here. They say that it’s excellent for people who, “for health or age reasons, may never make out into the real surf.” How [...]
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Attention Hawaii based businesses: The Aloha Social Media Summit will be held on March 18th and 19th at the Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island. If your business has 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. [...]
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
At Go Visit Hawaii, we know that there are a number of different Maui luau options. We also understand gathering all the key details such as prices, days of operation, and reviews can be time consuming and difficult to gather. Trust me. I know it is time consuming because it’s taken me a few hours [...]
Monday, February 25, 2008
You can save 15% off flights from the US mainland to Oahu (HNL), Big Island (KOA), Kauai (LIH), and Maui (OGG). You must book online at www.AA.com and use the promotion code DFHAWAII by March 4, 2008. The offer is valid for travel from April 1st through June 20th and requires a Saturday night stay. [...]
Monday, February 25, 2008
Well, if you’re planning a vacation to Kauai from September 2008 through April 2009 and you were looking for a North Shore accommodation, your choices just got slimmed down. The Princeville Resort is closing for seven months beginning in September 19th. The resort will undergo a $60 million renovation to include an onsite spa, redesigning [...]
Sunday, February 24, 2008
One lucky subscriber will win this fun pack next week. To win, you must be a subscriber by e-mail or RSS. Bloggers who share the contest with their readers can also gain an entry. Only subscribers can see the secret messages for entry into the contest. You can learn about all the contest details here. [...]
Saturday, February 23, 2008
If you’ve been reading Go Visit Hawaii for a while, then you know that I’m an admitted volcano nerd and that one of my favorite Hawaii hikes is Kilauea Iki. From my post on the hike, you may recall that I mention the 1959 eruption that generated fountains of lava that reached up to 1,900 [...]
Friday, February 22, 2008
On this Aloha Friday edition, we have more volcano closure updates, deals, and Waikiki and Honolulu tidbits. So let’s get started. There’s an update to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closures due to high Sulfur Dioxide levels. Park officials have added more closures, with the biggest one being that Crater Rim Drive is now completely [...]
Friday, February 29, 2008
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