Now that we’ve completed the 50 Facts about the 50th State series, let’s revive the Hawaii in Contrasts series by looking at what a difference rain makes to Hawaii’s waterfalls. You may find this difficult to believe, but the following photos are of the same waterfall – Pe’epe’e Falls and Boiling Pots in Hilo on [...]
Friday, August 28, 2009
This blast from the past post, 4 Less Obvious Things You Should Do Before Your Vacation, was originally published July 2008 . I thought it would be good to republish it as a reminder. Days before our vacation, we’re usually busy getting our work done. If we have time to think of the vacation, we [...]
Thursday, August 27, 2009
If you’re headed to Hawaii this September and have a hankering to island hop, you’ll find great flight deals from Hawaiian Airlines, Mokulele Airlines, and go! Airlines. With the sale, you can fly from $24.99 one-way plus nominal fees. Click on each of the three links above to learn all the details to take advantage [...]
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
I often hear these two questions as people are planning their scenic drive on the road to Hana: Should we make a loop of the road to Hana? OR Should we drive a portion of the road to Hana and double back? Before I give you my answer, I want to clearly explain the roads [...]
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
A visit to Byodo-In Temple is a true feast for the eyes. Not only is the ornate temple a marvel, but the setting with the pine trees and Koolau Mountains as the backdrop is almost surreal, it’s so beautiful. That’s why I recommend a visit to the Byodo-In Temple on my list of top budget-friendly [...]
Monday, August 24, 2009
Pull up a chair by the Kauai Marriott Resort pool while we review today’s Hawaii vacation news. * Marriott Resorts Hawaii is giving away 25 vacations for two to Hawaii! To enter you must have a twitter or facebook account. See all the entry details here. * What are your Labor Day Weekend plans? According [...]
Friday, August 21, 2009
Well, here we are at the finish line of our 50 facts about the 50th State marathon. Other than celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hawaii’s statehood, my intention with this series was to highlight the uniqueness of Hawaii. I’m pleased to say that I believe we now have fifty facts under our belt to prove [...]
Friday, August 21, 2009
As this series of 50 facts about the 50th State was evolving, I decided weeks ago that I wanted Hawaii’s state motto to be the 50th fact. Why? Well, I feel that Hawaii’s state motto captures the essence of the Aloha State. Hawaii’s motto is a Hawaiian phrase, “Ua mau ke ea o ka aina [...]
Thursday, August 20, 2009
One of the most fascinating natural phenomenon that occurs in Hawaii, is the humpback whale’s annual winter visit to the islands. They travel some 3,000 miles from the North Pacific to give birth to their calves, nurse, and breed. It is believed that humpbacks return to Hawaii because of the warm waters, the underwater visibility, [...]
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Hawaii observes all the standard US national holidays, plus they have additional days that are celebrated only in the 50th State. Personally, I think that’s a bit unfair that Hawaii residents live in a tropical paradise and have additional holidays.  I’ll list the Hawaii state holidays when most public offices and some private companies [...]
Monday, August 31, 2009
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