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The Hawaii Traveler

Archive for the ‘Tours - Guided & Self-Guided’ Category

August 16th, 2008

Gas Prices Pinch Molokai Ferry

News from the This Oil Crisis Sucks files: the Moloka’i ferry I’ve mentioned here at The Hawaii Traveler raised its rates today by adding a temporary fuel surcharge.  The regular $40 one-way fare to/from Maui and Moloka’i will now cost you $66.  Work commuters are certainly going to be the most hard-hit from the hike, […]

By Jody Reale -- 1 comment

August 14th, 2008

How Hawaii Stays Natural

Since its founding in 1951 The Nature Conservancy has become, “the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.” It’s an international organization with more than 117 million acres worldwide and 11 private preserves in Hawaii totaling 32,000 acres.Active for 20 years in the state […]

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July 15th, 2008

Indoor Hawai’i

A few years ago I was asking my cousin about her trip to Maui. Her face fell. “It rained the entire time,” she said, “we were so disappointed.”
Although it’s possible for a rain-out during an island vacation, most of the islands are big enough that tourists can drive to a dry side in a […]

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July 1st, 2008

Cruising with Dolphins

Mary Jo over at b5’s Flyaway Cafe has a nice post up today about an environmentally friendly dolphin-watching cruise she took in Oahu last fall.  Read her review of Hoku Nai’a Wild Dolphin Watch and you’ll find yourself there, even if you’re in Omaha or Duluth.
Just a few things to remember when packing up for […]

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June 25th, 2008

Kona Coffee: Catch the Buzz

On the Big Island, there are many a fragrance to be sniffed.  The flowers, the ocean air. The coffee.
If you’re a coffee lover–and even if you aren’t, you’ve probably heard that Kona Coffee is some of the best in the world. Personally, I agree, but beware: Not all “Kona Coffee” is the real deal. […]

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June 18th, 2008

Tuesday Test Answers–Revealed: Mashup Edition

Yesterday’s test was a random sampling of five facts that you may or may not have known about Hawai’i. How well did you do? Here we go:
Q: Which Hawaiian island is the one least visited by tourists?
A: Did you read Monday’s post, Mystery Island? If you did, you were ahead of the game, since […]

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June 16th, 2008

Mystery Island

There is one Hawaiian island that I’ve never visited, and that I will most likely never step foot on. It’s the same island that you’ve never visited, nor will you probably ever walk on. It’s Ni’ihau, and one reason I’m pretty sure you or I won’t ever find ourselves there is because it’s also […]

By Jody Reale -- 4 comments

May 25th, 2008

Remembering

It’s on Memorial Day that we take extra care and time to remember and honor those who have served our country, and those who paid the ultimate price to ensure our freedom. One of the most awe inspiring memorial on the islands is the USS Arizona Memorial, on Oahu.
Located on the Pearl Harbor Navy […]

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