August 26th, 2008
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 […]
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August 11th, 2008
Here’s a question for you: What’s one of Waikiki Beach’s biggest problems? It’s not topless sunbathing. It’s not sharks. It’s not even the void left behind with the passing of Don Ho.Erosion of Waikiki Beach is one of the biggest problems facing the No. 1 tourist destination in the islands, such […]
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August 4th, 2008
If you don’t know Baby Loves Disco, it’s just about the most fun you can have with your baby…at a disco. Before you wonder if you should call Child Protective Services on people who take their children to nightclubs, hold the phone.
Baby Loves Disco is a nationwide movement at which the hippest clubs […]
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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 26th, 2008
If it’s happening on O’ahu, it’s happening, period. The Island of O’ahu, known as the Heart of Hawai’i, is the trendsetter of the islands, leading by example with new improvements, changes and additions on an ongoing basis. Here’s a smattering of what’s new on O’ahu:
Hotels & Resorts
From September 2 to December 18, Halekulani […]
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July 20th, 2008
If you’re a podiatrist looking for an excuse to vising Oahu, Hawaii, take heart. Some 3,500 of the nation’s foot doctors, support staff and family members are stepping foot on Hawai’i Convention Center’s grounds for the American Podiatric Medical Association’s 96th Annual Scientific Meeting July 24-27.
The conference will kick off with APMA and Prevention magazine’s […]
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July 18th, 2008
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 17th, 2008
Get ready for PodCamp plus Wordcamp in Hawaii this fall.
What (taken from http://podcamp.pbwiki.com/): “A PodCamp is a usually free BarCamp-style community UnConference for new media enthusiasts and professionals including bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, social networkers, and anyone curious about new media. The first PodCamp was held September 8-10, 2006 in Boston, Massachusetts. PodCamps are now being […]
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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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