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You Won’t Get a Curse If You Bring These Back From Hawaii
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, you should really think about bringing something unique back to remember your trip. In previous posts we’ve discussed what not to bring back as keepsakes such as lava rock or black sand from any of the beaches (strictly forbidden and brings bad luck). So let’s talk about something…
Read MoreThe Shaka, It’s How Locals Say Hi
As soon as you arrive in the islands on your Hawaii vacation, you’ll see it: Locals gesturing to each other with their thumbs and pinkies extended, their middle three fingers curled into their palms with the back of the hand facing the person being greeted. Sometimes the hand is rotated back and forth to emphasize…
Read MoreYou’ll See Lots of Tattoos When You Visit Hawaii
More and more people are wearing tattoos these days, all over the world. The social stigma is far less than it’s been over the years, and “body art” has come to be admired in most circles. In Hawaii, tattoos have a significance of their own. Early explorers noted that both men and women wore tattoos…
Read MoreA Very Interesting Historical Attraction For Your Hawaii Vacation
It sounds like a kids’ game today, but in Ancient Hawaii, when kapu (taboos) were the law of the land, it was a desperate race for survival. It was easy then to commit a capital crime. You might have wandered onto land reserved for only chiefs. You might have eaten forbidden fruit or meat. The…
Read MoreYes, it’s rainy season in Hawaii, but it’s no big deal!
Okay yes, it is rainy season in Hawaii, but it’s really not a big deal. When you plan your vacation, you probably take into consideration the natural phenomena that might interfere with your comfort. There are non-skiing areas where heavy snow is inevitable. There are hurricane belts and tornado regions; rainy seasons and times of…
Read MoreGuide to the Birds of Hawaii – Oahu and More!
Calling all bird enthusiasts! Birds of Hawaii Oahu are a sight to see, whether it’s the common birds you’ll see throughout town or the rare ones hidden in remote locales. Birds of Hawaii Oahu A lot of people who come to Hawaii expect to see rare, tropical birds cruising the malls, hovering in the trees…
Read MoreParty Time in Hawaii, Within the Law
So you enjoy your cocktails and you’re wondering about Hawaii’s laws and restrictions. You’re aware that several states have legislated rules that can affect your drinking pleasure. For instance, 33 states permit persons younger than 21 to consume alcohol or to consume it under certain circumstances. 24 states, including Hawaii, permit adults age 18 or…
Read MoreThe 25 Best Beaches on the Big Island
There are seemingly endless beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii, each one boasting unique features and beautiful scenery. Today we’re highlighting our favorites! Visiting the Beach on Your Hawaii Vacation It’s pretty much a given that you’ll be hitting the beach on your Hawaii vacation, even if it’s just to have your picture taken.…
Read MoreCan you gamble on your Hawaii Vacation?
One of the most common questions we are asked is whether there is gambling in Hawaii. The short answer is no however, there are many reasons why and many theories on this issue. Hawaii is only one of two states that has no legalized gambling of any kind. That means no lotteries, horse races, sports…
Read MoreHawaii Vacation Beach tourists don’t know about
Bellows Air Force Station, named after WW-I American hero Lt. Franklin Barney Bellow, was an important air field during World War II. Bellows Field was made a permanent military post in July 1941, and it was one of the airfields attacked during Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Fast forward 75 years and what you…
Read MoreThe Seven Natural Wonders of Hawaii
Mount Everest, The Matterhorn, The Meteor Crater, Victoria Falls, Ayers Rock, The Great Barrier Reef, and The Grand Canyon; they’re the seven Natural Wonders of the World. Each is pretty impressive in itself, but you have to go a long way out of your way to see any of them. Here in Hawaii, we have…
Read MoreHawaii’s Secret (and not so secret)Beaches
Most people considering a visit to Hawaii know we have a lot of beaches here. Our six major islands all are completely rimmed with beaches, and all the beaches are accessible to you. You are, of course, aware of “Waikiki Beach,” the most famous of them all. It’s convenient to every Waikiki hotel. It backs…
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