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The Hawaii Traveler

Archive for the ‘Beaches’ Category

August 23rd, 2008

Kaua’i Shark Sighting Closes Hanalei Bay

Stay out of Hanalei Bay until after Sunday, say Kaua’i authorities.  The Bay will remain closed until then because of a shark sighting today.  Watch for signs; for more information please ask a lifeguard or call the County Department of Parks and Recreation at 808/241-6670.
Tags: beaches on Kauai, Department of Parks and Recreation, Hanalei Bay, […]

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August 23rd, 2008

Ocean Safety

The last time we were at Mauna Kea beach on the Big Island, the red flags were up, indicating rough conditions. We had our boogie boards with us, and as a lifeguard came out of the water, he warned us, “Be careful out there. People get their necks snapped on days like today.”  It sounds […]

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August 11th, 2008

Waikiki’s New Groin

Here’s a question for you: What’s one of Waikiki Beach’s biggest problems? It’s not topless sunbathing. It’s not sharks. It’s not even the void left behind with the passing of Don Ho.Erosion of Waikiki Beach is one of the biggest problems facing the No. 1 tourist destination in the islands, such […]

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July 28th, 2008

Hawaii’s Best: Beaches with Something for Everyone

Best beach for keeping up with the Joneses (whoever they are) and maintaining your hip, in-the-know image: (That’s a no-brainer) Waikiki Beach on Oahu.
Best hike across what looks like a moonscape before finding yourself on a deserted black and white beach with a terrific array of tidepools:   Kiholo Bay  on the Northwest side of the […]

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July 3rd, 2008

Hanging Out in Hawai’i: The Nude Beaches of Maui

Mary Jo over at Flyaway Cafe and The Seattle Traveler posted recently a bit about “nakations,” or, vacations one can enjoy in the nude.
Although Hawai’i isn’t known for its nude beaches, the thing that is most likely to designate one beach or another as such is its inaccessibility.
Red Sand Beach in Hana, or Kaihalulu Beach, […]

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June 6th, 2008

Please Don’t Squeeze (or Touch) the Honu

You’ve no doubt seen bumper stickers and other materials with some version of the line art figure above. Called “honu” by Hawaiians and the Hawaii-friendly, it’s a representation of the green sea turtle, an endangered species you’re bound to see while snorkeling in Kaua’i.
Hawaii is the Endangered Species Capital of the World. With […]

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June 5th, 2008

Sea Glass by the Seashore: Kauai’s Glass Beach

Glass Beach in Kaua’i has strong currents, dangerous shorebreak, high surf, a sudden drop-off, sharp coral, and slippery rocks. It’s near a trash dump, and is hard to find. The view is industrial, and pretty bleak. Why would you want to go there? […]

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May 29th, 2008

T’nT is Dynamite

Don’t let the name fool you; TNT has nothing to do with blowing anything up, unless you consider that Travel ‘N Tourism News Hawaii is a great way to –KABLAM!–expand your knowledge of Hawai’i travel. With features such as Ask the Big Kahuna, Best (Hidden) Places, local tips, and a calendar categorized by […]

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May 22nd, 2008

More Keiki-Friendly Hawai’i

We missed the boat the last time we stayed in Kona, on the Big Island. Literally. We were living it up in the Waikoloa Beach area, just yards from the Hilton Waikoloa Village, where there are over 60 acres of Kohala Coast made just for families like ours.The boat we missed is a little […]

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May 9th, 2008

No Wana, No Cry

If you find yourself in shallow water, or in close quarters with them, calmly and surely swim away. I’m nor talking about the berracuda, I’m talking about the Pacific’s prickliest pears, the “wana,” as they’re called. Commonly found on the ocean floor, rocks, and reefs, these sea urchins with needle-thin, sharp spines release […]

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