Did you know that each of the eight major Hawaiian Islands has a nickname based on a distinguishing characteristic? Here’s the list of island nicknames: Hawaii – The Big Island…
Hawaii Fact 16 of 50: Island Nicknames
Hawaii Fact 15 of 50: No Billboards In The 50th State
Sheila Beal When you visit Hawaii, you won’t be bombarded with billboard advertisements. In fact, you won’t see billboards at all. Hawaii is one of four states that ban billboards. (Alaska, Maine…
Be Prepared for Agricultural Inspection In Hawaii’s Airports
We’ve already reviewed the agricultural form that’s required as you arrive in Hawaii, but what happens when you leave the islands? The process for checking luggage at the airports in…
Hawaii Fact 14 of 50: Another Name for the Hawaiian Islands
When British explorer Captain James Cook stumbled upon the islands of Hawaii in 1778, he dubbed them the Sandwich Islands to honor his sponsor, the Earl of Sandwich. (I have…
Hawaii Fact 13 of 50: The Dance Developed In Hawaii
Just about every corner of the world has developed a unique style of dance. Hawaii created hula dancing. Here is an excellent hula video with traditional Hawaiian chanting with a…
Hawaii Fact 12 of 50: Hawaii is home to the world’s tallest mountains
You may have heard that Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain at 29,035 feet. Well, Hawaii says, “Everest, schmeverest!” You would need a heck of a tape measure and…
Fact 11 of 50: Hawaii’s Diverse Climates
You don’t have to be a climatologist to marvel at Hawaii’s diverse climates with Hawaii’s Big Island being the prime location for climate diversity. The Big Island is home to…
Hawaii Fact 10 of 50: Hawaii’s State Flag
Hawaii’s state flag has eight horizontal stripes and the image of Britain’s Union Jack in the upper left corner. The stripes symbolize the eight major island of Hawaii — that’s…
Hawaii Fact 9 of 50: The First Seeds of Statehood
The first motions for statehood began at the turn of the 20th century. Per the official Web site of the Hawaii 50th Anniversary of Statehood Commission, these actions were the…
Hawaii Fact 8 of 50: Hawaii’s Fishes Are Unique
Okay, stick with me here, because this fact is fascinating. Before we dive into this fact, it’s probably a good idea to first define the word endemic. In the context…
Hawaii Fact 7 of 50: Is Hawaii the smallest state?
I’m not sure how I once had the impression that Hawaii is the smallest state, but I’ve recently learned that Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island are smaller. With all the…
The Scoop on Where ABC’s “The Bachelorette” Will Go on Maui
Okay, ‘The Bachelorette’ fans, I’ve got some scoopage on where Jillian Harris and the three remaining bachelors will go on the next episode when they visit Hawaii. Jillian and the…
