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The Hawaii Traveler

Archive for the ‘Travel Tips - General Information’ Category

August 26th, 2008

Wearing White After Labor Day in Hawai’i

Q: Can one wear white after Labor Day in Hawai’i?
The short answer is: Who cares?
While I’m not sure whether or not that’s still a rule that’s even still applicable to today’s wardrobe, the longer answer is: Even if it were a hard-and-fast fashion rule, nobody will care what you’re wearing.  And also: Don’t wear it […]

By Jody Reale -- 1 comment

August 25th, 2008

Say When

When is the best time to go to Hawaii?  I’d say right now.
But really, summer is actually a great time to visit, and the crowds are not as big.  You may even find yourself with a little extra time there due to summer break school closures.  This does, of course, leave you with a dilemma […]

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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 22nd, 2008

Inter-island Flight Alternatives

If you’re an inter-island commuter or just looking to see another island for a day or so, you probably already know that your choice of commercial airlines in Hawai’i just became a little more limited with the closure of Aloha Airlines. Even other forms of inter-island transportation, such as ferries, are feeling the economic squeeze […]

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August 13th, 2008

Be Kind to the Coral

Please don’t pet the coral
 
If you’ve read anything about coral and coral reefs, it’s obvious that their conservation is key to the overall health of our oceans and the planet.  As someone who grew up in a desert environment, it’s strange to consider that something that looks so much like big shelves of rock are […]

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August 2nd, 2008

Airport Insecurity

Honolulu Airport, 1969
When you’re getting dressed after going through airport security, do you ever wonder if there was another way?  When you open your carry-on to place your Ziplock-clad fluids and gels into their place on the assembly line, does it look like you’ve just overturned a Liliputian Sephora into the bin? Or do you […]

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July 26th, 2008

New Travel Blogs Galore

If you’ve ever toyed with the travel bug, or even if you’re a seasoned travel veteran, you’ll be delighted to know that there are three more travel blogs entering the b5 blogosphere soon. Here’s the scoop:

Travel Product Guide, written by Sports Channel Editor Kori Ellis and Travel & Culture Channel Editor Mary Jo Manzanares.  It’s […]

By Jody Reale -- 0 comments

July 25th, 2008

Vog-Tied

With the volcanoes on the Big Island still making a ruckus, the vog in Hawai’i is becoming kind of a big deal. With some full-time residents fleeing the island due to health concerns, there’s a lot of head-scratching going on in the islands about what’s what and how much vog is too much.
No matter […]

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July 25th, 2008

Things to do at the Airport When You’re Bored

On my way to BlogHer, where I met some b5 media beauties, I was delayed for four hours in Salt Lake City due to a mechanical issue. Oy. Ordinarily, I would have been disappointed and a little put out by the whole thing, but despite wondering what I was missing at the conference, […]

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July 17th, 2008

Last Hurrah in Hawai’i

If you haven’t heard the term “babymooning,” you may know it as the “last hurrah.” Whatever you call it, it’s the rejuvenating trip expecting couples take before the arrival of what is sure to dramatically change the family travel plans for good. Babymoonfinder.com lists resorts and vacation plans that cater […]

By Jody Reale -- 1 comment