Fact 5 of 50: Hawaii’s Diverse Population

Yesterday, we looked at Hawaii’s total population in comparison to the rest of the U.S. Today, we’ll drill down to look at the interesting demographics by ethnicity in comparison to the nation’s statistics. Per data from the U.S. Census Bureau, here is a comparison by race. Race Hawaii U.S. White 26.5% 74.1% Black or African [...]

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: July 6, 2009

How are you this fine Monday? Have a nice July 4th holiday? Ready to start thinking about heading to Hawaii? Yeah, me too. So, let’s take a look at the latest vacation news. * The Faimont Orchid on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island has a special $199 summer sale for a garden view [...]

Fact 4 of 50 About Hawaii, the 50th State: Population

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of the state of Hawaii was 1,288,198 in 2008. That may sound like a large number, but would you believe it’s a very small percentage of the country’s total population? Hawaii only represents 0.42% of the total U.S. population. According to FactMonster.com, Hawaii’s population ranks as the [...]

Fact 3 of 50 About Hawaii, the 50th State: Hawaii Time

Hawaii doesn’t adjust their time to and from daylight savings time like the majority of the US mainland does. Hawaii’s time is the same year round. To find the current time in Hawaii, see this link.

Fact 2 of 50 About Hawaii – When the flag with the 50th Star First Flew

Though Hawaii became a state in 1959, it wasn’t until July 4, 1960 that the new flag with all 50 stars flew for the first time throughout the country. Speaking of July 4th, I’d like to wish you a happy Independence Day. If you’re lucky enough to be in Hawaii today, you’ll find many opportunities [...]

Fact 1 of 50 About Hawaii, the First Commercial Flights

On November 22, 1935, Pan American Airways offered the  first regular commercial flight from the US mainland to Hawaii. This first regular air service was a 16-hour flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Prior to this air service, the quickest journey to Hawaii from the US mainland took five days by sea. (Source) I wonder [...]

Announcing a New Series: 50 Facts About Hawaii, the 50th State

Counting today, tt’s 50 days until August 21st. What’s the significance of that day?  On August 21, 1959, President Eisenhower made Hawaii’s Statehood official by signing the proclamation that welcomes Hawaii as the 50th state of the union. To celebrate 50 years of Hawaii’s Statehood, I’ll be posting an interesting fact about Hawaii each day [...]

Hawaii In Contrasts: Summer vs. Winter Waves

I’ve been to Oahu in all seasons and have  witnessed what a dramatic difference Oahu’s North Shore is in Winter versus Summer. Winter months bring big waves to Oahu and turn the North Shore into a surfer’s dream. In summer months, the water is much more calm. Just see for yourself. We took the following [...]

Hawaii Vacation Deals & News for July 1, 2009

* Starting August 23, you can get an outstanding room and car packaged deal at the Sheraton Kauai for a rate of $179 per night. The Sheraton Kauai is situated on Kauai’s sunny Poipu beach which is a great area to stay in Kauai to avoid rain. I found this deal through TravelZoo and Expedia. [...]