The Hawaii Traveler

July 18th, 2008

Get Away the Girlfriend Way

From the Free Trip to Hawai’i Files: Girlfriend Getaways is giving away a trip for two to Hawaii, courtesy of Ala Moana Center in Waikiki.What you have to do to get it: “Tell us about your girlfriend getaway secret, and the one that Girlfriend Getaways editors deem the best will win a trip for two […]

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July 16th, 2008

August Events Around the Islands

BIG ISLAND
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE PACIFIC
Hilo’s annual celebration of all things Hawaiian. For more information call the Japanese Chamber of Commerce at (808) 934-0177.
KAUA’I
GARDEN ISLAND ORCHID SHOW
An orchid show of hundreds of varieties for those who want to buy, or those who want to learn about orchid culture or cultivating them. In Lihue at […]

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July 12th, 2008

Made in the Shade: a Sunglass Shopping Guide

Are you going to the islands, or to an equally sunny climate? If you don’t have a pair that you love already, you’re going to need some, even if you think you don’t or plan to wear a wide-brimmed hat.
Why do you need sunglasses?

UV Protection. The sun’s UV radiation can cause […]

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July 10th, 2008

Suiting Up

If you’d rather go hunting with Dick Cheney than make your pilgrimage to the mall to buy a swimsuit, take heart. You’re not alone.   This age-old source of agony, low self-esteem, and frustration was the inspiration behind the iVillage Trauma-Free Swimsuit Buying guide.  I’ve added a few of my own pointers below, in the […]

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May 23rd, 2008

Discover Upcountry Maui

Maybe it’s just because I’m a mountain girl at heart, but the region on Maui known as “upcountry” is my favorite, even thought it’s commonly “dissed” because it’s less like the tropics than the coastlines. And it is less “tropical,” in that the weather is cooler, dryer, and obviously less beachy, since it’s in […]

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April 30th, 2008

Keiki-Friendly Hawai’i

Traveling with children to any destination can be tricky business. However, thousands of families successfully make their way to the islands–Oahu and Maui in particular–and leave with a lifetime of treasured memories. In fact, I began visiting the islands at the age of two with my parents, and carried on the tradition by […]

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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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