Do You Know These 6 Stars From Hawaii?

It’s not exactly easy to make the leap to stardom from Hawaii — after all, we’re in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. And, let’s face it, once you live here, you don’t exactly want to move away from paradise. But, a few folks were born here and managed to become big stars (some even have…

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3 Reasons Spouting Horn Is Worth the Trip

On our recent trip to Kauai, we had a bit of time to kill while waiting for our room to open up, and I’d always been intrigued by the signs that read, “Spouting Horn This Way.” What a better time to take a detour and visit the famed site?! I have to say: Spouting Horn…

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Treats, Trails, and Trains at the Dole Plantation in Hawaii

If you ask my kids where they’d most like to go on a Sunday, there’s a good chance they’ll say Dole Plantation. But, it wouldn’t be for the reasons you might think — sure, they love the maze and the scenic drive, but mostly, they’re in love with the pineapple ice cream! A bit of history:…

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Must-See Places in Hawaii Best Seen By Air and Sea

Hawaii is just as majestic as you see in the postcards, BUT many of the state’s most scenic places are best (and sometimes only) viewed by air and sea. Thank goodness Hawaii Aloha Travel offers helicopter and boat tours to help you gain access and views to some of the most beautiful sites in Hawaii.…

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Where’s the Best Biking on Oahu?

Used to be, I could travel to and back to Honolulu without seeing more than a dozen recreational bike riders. But, these days, bicyclists are everywhere, especially in residential-type areas that wouldn’t be nearly as fun to explore by car. As far as I’m concerned, that’s good news. Biking is good exercise, helps the environment,…

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