The Hawaii Traveler

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. Look for the labels that say 100% Kona Coffee. Yes, you’ll pay a premium for it, but you might as well stay home with Mrs. Olson for the quality you’ll find in the brands that fill their bags with a high percentage of other …read more

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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 the answer is Ni’ihau, “the forbidden island.”
Q: What is the computer operating system of choice among Hawaiian residents?
A: According to some guy @ Twitter, more Hawaii folks use Macs than any other operating system. Go figure.
Q: How many campuses are there in the …read more

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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 called The Forbidden Island.
Ni’ihau is a small island seventeen miles off the Kaua’i coast. It’s spectacular, at least from the boat I was on. So was the snorkeling.
The trip across the Kalakahi Channel is pretty long, but it’s worth it. Even if you don’t snorkel, …read more

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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 Base, the memorial is a National Park Service site spanning ten and a half acres. The memorial of the Arizona itself, a structure over the sunken remains of the ship in memory of the US military men who perished there, is accessible only by boat.
Tickets …read more

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