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Tanning Safely in Hawaii – Top 5 Sunscreens for Protecting Reefs

Want to know the secret to a rockin’ tan? Sunscreen! Yes, sunscreen has potential in giving you that golden glow, so if you want to tan the right way, then you’ve got to do it the safe way. Find a sunscreen with at least an SPF 30 and apply generously. Reapply as needed, probably every […]

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Is the Water Really That Blue?

Hawaii’s expanse of ocean embraces the islands like a blanket of sea salt and waves. Some areas may be subdued by a calm, while others slosh around in sheer madness. But no matter Mother Ocean’s mood, you can always count on her aura to be a spectral blue. Deep, deep blues color the outer depths […]

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Appropriate Outerwear for Hawaii

“Do we need to pack jackets for Hawaii?” Despite how tropical of a paradise it may appear in postcards, Hawaii does get cold, so packing a light jacket or hooded sweater would be fine. Of course, our definition of “cold” isn’t anything near the cold people experience in other parts of the world that are […]

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‘Lilo and Stitch’ Find a Home in Hanapepe

Did you know that the Disney movie, “Lilo and Stitch,” takes place in the historic Hanapepe town on Kauai? Well, a more animated version of it, anyway. The team of illustrators portrays the town as a place where alien beings crash-landed; one of those aliens happens to be the odd, stray “dog” named Stitch. Lilo […]

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Pumpkin Picking in Hawaii

While Hawaii doesn’t necessarily get those fab fall colors, there is one color in particular that screams the season: orange! Pumpkins of all sizes roll right into supermarkets and local farmers markets around the state. But there’s nothing more fun than picking a pumpkin straight from the patch. Here are a few places to do […]

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Hawaiian Storm Names

Did you know that the only way for a storm to get a Hawaiian name is if it forms within the boundaries of the Central Pacific? The Central Pacific basin includes the area north of the equator, between 140-degrees west longitude and the International Date Line. Some of the more notable storms-turned-hurricane included Iwa and […]

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