August 26th, 2008
The path to the falls
If you grew up near water, you might consider the rope swing de rigeur for summertime frolicking and fun. And rightly so; nothing says “rite of passage” and “finding your inner Tarzan” like a good rope over a cool, natural body of water. (Hope it’s deep, too.) That’s why if you’re […]
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August 23rd, 2008
Stay out of Hanalei Bay until after Sunday, say Kaua’i authorities. The Bay will remain closed until then because of a shark sighting today. Watch for signs; for more information please ask a lifeguard or call the County Department of Parks and Recreation at 808/241-6670.
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August 23rd, 2008
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 11th, 2008
Is there a deader horse to beat than the one about commercial airlines and airports? The overselling, the delays, the lack of in-flight goodies, and the security measures that don’t make any sense. (I can carry on two pints of milk for the kid, but my lip gloss is confiscated.) There’s also […]
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July 31st, 2008
Here at The Hawai’i Traveler, we primarily talk about the eight main Hawaiian islands of interest to tourists and armchair travelers, but thinking outside the box brings us, strangely, to a triangle–The Polynesian Triangle, that is.
Hawai’i is actually comprised of a chain of 137 islands, islets, and shoals. Only seven of these islands are inhabited […]
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July 28th, 2008
Best beach for keeping up with the Joneses (whoever they are) and maintaining your hip, in-the-know image: (That’s a no-brainer) Waikiki Beach on Oahu.
Best hike across what looks like a moonscape before finding yourself on a deserted black and white beach with a terrific array of tidepools: Kiholo Bay on the Northwest side of the […]
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July 17th, 2008
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 […]
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July 16th, 2008
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 15th, 2008
This week, and in some cases until the end of the month of July, Play Golf America and the National Golf Course Owners Association are giving girls the chance to golf at six Kaua’i courses for free, when accompanied by a paying adult.
The initiative is part of “Take Your Daughter to the Course Week,” and […]
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July 12th, 2008
For decades, the only way to travel among the islands was by air. But with the closure of Aloha Airlines, and the skyrocketing costs of jet travel due to the oil crisis, having to take a flight left an estimated 1.3 million residents and tens of thousands of tourists with interisland designs high and […]
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