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The Hawaii Traveler

Archive for the ‘Lodging’ Category

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 26th, 2008

The Heart of Hawai’i

If it’s happening on O’ahu, it’s happening, period. The Island of O’ahu, known as the Heart of Hawai’i, is the trendsetter of the islands, leading by example with new improvements, changes and additions on an ongoing basis. Here’s a smattering of what’s new on O’ahu:
Hotels & Resorts
From September 2 to December 18, Halekulani […]

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July 19th, 2008

But is She Housebroken?

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting Maui anytime from December to May, you know that the Au’au channel between Maui and Lana’i is a prime spot for whale watching. It’s the North Pacific herd of humpbacks that migrate there to breed and enjoy the warmer waters after spending the summer and […]

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June 28th, 2008

Extreme Luxury

If you’ve been keeping your eye on the lifestyles of the rich and famous set, you may have heard about a travel trend that’s growing faster than Robin Leach’s waistline: Luxury Destination Clubs.
Destination Clubs provide members with access to extremely luxurious homes and resorts in Hawaii and all over the world, at prices ranging […]

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June 19th, 2008

For Uninvited Guests

With its friendly climate and limitless sources of comfort and shelter, there’s no doubt you’ve seen your fair share of pests on the islands, by which I mean insects, not your in-laws. We can’t all stay at the Ritz all the time (if ever), so the next time you’re roughing it, hotel-wise, consider this […]

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June 12th, 2008

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On

While the $115 M renovation of the Royal Hawaiian Center is wrapping up, the nearby Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a Waikiki historical landmark, will begin its radical transformation into something more millennium.  Will it still be pink? According to sources, yes.
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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 3rd, 2008

Resorts Without Walls: Camping in Hawai’i

One of your fellow campers in Hawai’i: a Jackson’s chameleon

With over forty public campgrounds and a few private ones, staying in Hawai’i for next to nothing is, well, easy. Outdoor options range from if-you-don’t-bring-it-you-don’t-get-it to lean-to, to little grass shack, to an honest to goodness cabin/cabana by the sea. […]

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April 11th, 2008

Keeping Hawai’i Green: Eco-friendly Travel

If you’re one of the 43 million U.S. travelers who is ecologically concerned, you’re probably looking for ways to minimize your impact on the environment when traveling. This is an important consideration for Hawai’i vacationers, since the islands are such a far-flung destination for just about everyone who doesn’t already live on-island.
For starters, the […]

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April 11th, 2008

Ka’anapali Beach: It’s All Good

I was recently discussing accommodations in Hawai’i, and we both decided that if you’re from the school that says there are no bad accommodations, only bad bank accounts, you’ll agree: Whether you’re in a beach front mansion or camping out, you’re still in Hawai’i. As the kids say, it’s all good. This is […]

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