Oahu’s Byodo-In Temple
Sheila Beal 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…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: 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!…
Wrapping Up The 50 Facts About Hawaii Series
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…
Hawaii Fact 50 of 50: Hawaii’s State Motto
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…
Hawaii Fact 49 of 50: Hawaii’s Winter Guests — Humpback Whales
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…
Hawaii Fact 48 of 50: Hawaii Holidays
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…
Hawaii Fact 47 of 50: No Scary Snakes In Hawaii
For those of you who have followed Go Visit Hawaii for a while, you know that I’m an admitted scaredy cat. Let me now share with you that snakes are…
Hawaii Fact 46 of 50: Hawaii Offers A Warm Welcome Year-Round
No matter what time of year you visit Hawaii, you’ll find pleasantly warm temperatures – even in the winter. In the “coolest” month of February, Hawaii enjoys an average daily…
Hawaii Fact 45 of 50: Hawaii is home to the world’s most active volcano
The Big Island’s Kilauea Volcano has almost continuously erupted since since 1983. According to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, these lava flows have added over 568 acres of new land…
Hawaii Fact 44 of 50: Hawaii is a Hotbed for Astronomy
Hawaii’s Mauna Kea on the Big Island and Haleakala on Maui have all the key ingredients that astronomers want: high elevation for star visibility, good year-long weather, and no light…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: August 15, 2009
Here’s a couple of vacation news items to share on this Aloha Friday: * Hate paying for parking in Waikiki? Me, too! Aqua Hotels and Resorts is offering free parking…
A GoVisitHawaii.com Milestone Worth Sharing
I thought I’d share with you that Go Visit Hawaii reached a milestone of publishing 1,000 posts today. In fact, this post is number 1,001. Though that statistic is nice…
