The Hawaii Traveler

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 year round and four are the main attractions: The Big Island, O’ahu, Maui, and Kaua’i.
At first glance, Hawai’i is a lot like a little piece of Americana wrapped in ti leaves and served with poi. The atmosphere is unlike what most of us travelers …read more

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The view of Waikiki from Diamond Head.
Photo by Flickr–treber1

The Waikiki area is no stranger to the cultural experience, and now, culture takes to the beach. Actually, to the Outrigger. The Outrigger Reef on the Beach, actually.
For a limited time, The Outrigger Reef on the Beach has unveiled two special museum exhibits featuring Pacific island cultural arts and Hawaiian missionary artifacts in its lobby. Both exhibits are free and open to the public.
Why?
Just as the particular pattern on a plaid kilt identified the Scottman’s clan, Polynesian masks, sculpture, tattoos, pottery and weaving designs all help identify one’s heritage. …read more

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