Though Hawaii is made up of eight major islands, the 50th State is organized into five different counties. The divisions and names might not be as intuitive as you might…
Hawaii Fact 6 of 50: Hawaii Has 5 Counties
Fact 5 of 50: Hawaii’s Diverse Population
Sheila Beal 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Best Kauai Cheap Eats
From writing this blog and being on twitter, I have met some great folks who live in the Aloha State. I’ve recently connected with Brian Rubadue who is a real…
July 2009 Cultural Festivals & Events for Maui, Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai
Headed to the Hawaiian Islands this July? Check out this July 2009 list of events and explore Hawaii’s rich culture. MAUI Makawao Paniolo Parade (July 4 at 9 a.m.) –…
