Appreciating Hawaii Skies

By Aloha | Nov 15, 2018 |

Hawaii’s landscapes and seascapes have always been major selling points for Hawaii’s tourism industry. However, the subtleties of the moods of Hawaii skies often go unnoticed by visitors. Until they get here. Impossibly florid images of lush rainforests and pristine beaches have attracted curious visitors to Hawaii since before Mark Twain wrote about the islands…

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Are All Beaches in Hawaii Public? Access Concerns in Hawaii

By Aloha | Nov 6, 2018 |

Are all beaches in Hawaii public? It’s a question that adventurous (and simply curious) visitors often ask. But it’s also a major concern for many local families.  Hawaii is home to some of the most famously beautiful and easily accessible beaches in the world (once you get here). On Oahu, it’s Waikiki, the North Shore,…

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Ohana Surf Project offers a true surfing experience

By Aloha | Oct 30, 2018 |

For many Hawaii visitors, learning to surf is a major part of their vacation experience. It may even be a so-call “bucket list” item. The Ohana Surf Project has been teaching people to surf in Waikiki for years. It’s easy enough for anyone to find a surfboard rental in Waikiki and head out into the…

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Hawaiian language lessons free online!

By Aloha | Oct 5, 2018 |

The Hawaiian language is mostly recognized by the rest of the world in words like aloha and mahalo. That is likely to soon change as DuoLingo, the free language instruction app that millions around the world are using, launches its Hawaiian language program. Visitors to Hawaii can now brush up on before a vacation in…

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Crack Seed Store Honolulu: A Love Letter

By Aloha | Sep 29, 2018 |

Have you been to a crack seed store in Honolulu? These shops offer great treats and a unique experience.  What is Crack Seed? Crack seed is a Hawaii snack with a taste that is, well, acquired. Generally speaking, it is a Chinese food item, imported with Chinese sugar plantation workers who arrived in Hawaii in…

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