As today is Memorial Day in the US, I thought it would be appropriate to share this view of the somber wall of names in the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. Along with the names inscribed in the wall, there’s a message that reads, “To the memory of the gallant men here entombed and [...]
Friday, May 28, 2010
Shhh! Be very quiet, we’re watching monk seals. *sigh* Doesn’t this seal look so peacefully relaxed? Based on the number of scars, it looks like this seal deserves a little rest and relaxation. Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Shawna by way of our Go Visit Hawaii facebook community. Shawna took this photo [...]
Thursday, May 27, 2010
For 2012 events, see Honolulu/Oahu 2011 Memorial Day Activities The following list is for 2010 for reference purposes only. For 2012 events, go to Honolulu/Oahu Memorial Day Events & Activities 2012. Whether you’re a visitor to Oahu or an island resident, you’ll find plenty to do on Memorial day in Honolulu. Here are some suggestions [...]
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
On my list of the top things you should see and do on Kauai, I’ve included a recommendation to stop at the gorgeous Kilauea Point on the North Shore. This ocean side cliff offers outstanding scenery that features a historic lighthouse. Since Kilauea Point is a national wildlife refuge, you just might observe seabirds when [...]
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Hawaii boasts an abundance of scenic golf courses and resorts. These golf courses aren’t just some pretty faces either. They’re some of the best courses in the world. In fact, Golf Magazine recently listed nine of Hawaii’s golf resorts to it’s 2010 premier list. Those top Hawaii golf resorts are: Big Island Four Seasons Resort [...]
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Today, we’ll start a new photo series with an emphasis on the variety fields found in Hawaii. In addition to some pretty photos, I hope to also share some background on the significance of the fields and how it might relate to your Hawaii vacation. I hope you’ll find a few surprises and enjoy the [...]
Monday, May 24, 2010
I was surprised to discover that Oahu has some fantastic hiking trails. Most people tend to think the neighboring islands offer the sort of trails that get you “away from it all”, but Oahu certainly has its fair share of great trails. I want to share my top three favorite hiking trails that I recommend [...]
Friday, May 21, 2010
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Veronica Hill who writes California Travel Expert and is another one of the super cool kidz at our Go Visit Hawaii facebook community. Veronica shot this photo from her lanai at the Ihilani Resort in Ko’Olina on Oahu. What a view, eh? I think my blood pressure [...]
Thursday, May 20, 2010
It’s probably impossible to visit Hawaii without hearing the amazing voice and music of Hawaii’s beloved IZ, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Today, IZ would have been 51, so let’s celebrate his life and music with this beautiful YouTube video set to the song, White Sandy Beach. (Email subscribers, click here for the video.)
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Did you know that it’s possible to send mail from a volcano? It’s true. On Hawaii’s Big Island, there’s a village called Volcano and it’s located along the caldera of Kilauea Volcano just a mile or so from the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. One fun vacation idea is to send a letter or [...]
Monday, May 31, 2010
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