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Hawaii to APEC 2011 We’re Ready!
Hawaii began its first day in the APEC national spotlight today as community leaders and officials turned out for media day at the Hawaii Convention Center. The focus is innovation and features booths from Hawaii’s leading high-tech companies as well as representations from each of the Hawaiian islands. Called See-it Hawaii, organizers hope it will…
Read MoreCoconuts in Hawaii: 4 Fun Things to Know
Hoping to see coconuts in Hawaii? Lucky for you, they are everywhere! Washing up on remote or busy beaches, floating in the ocean, or falling on city streets. But there’s more to these tropical delights than meets the eye. Ahead are four things I’ve learned about coconuts since moving to the Islands. There are many…
Read MoreHonolua Bay, Maui
Driving down the bumpy dirt road to Honolua Bay gives one the sense of stepping out of civilization and into another world. The car rocks back and forth, and its passengers resemble popping kernels of corn, thumping and bumping about. It’s almost as if they’re in Disneyland; the car slowly rolls slowly towards steep sea…
Read MoreWhat does Hawaii mean to you?
Discussing the Hawaii pidgin phrase “da kine” reminds me of the many concepts of “Hawaii” that people hold, often without realizing it. For some, Hawaii is the magical island of Bali Hai in South Pacific – a mystical place where time never changes. These people are dismayed when they find that much of Hawaii is…
Read MoreTantalus to Round Top Drive: A Hawaii Escape
Tantalus & Round Top Drive is a scenic journey with sweeping views of Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean. Come along with us as we explore this historic route. Round Top Drive is About the Journey AND the Destination As the sun sets over the Waianae range, an electric wave of city lights washes across Honolulu…
Read MoreNa Pali Coast from the sea
When you see any of the islands of Hawaii from a boat, you get an entirely different perspective than on land. The Na Pali Coast on the island of Kauai is one of the most breathtaking and awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth. Soaring emerald cliffs plunge dramatically into the turquoise depths of the Pacific Ocean,…
Read MoreKing’s Village: tribute or trite?
A Waikiki shopping center recalls Hawaii’s royal past in architecture and action. King’s Village looks like a castle complex lined with shops. Along the walls, plaques tell the story of the kings who once ruled this island nation. To be honest, I walked past it several times thinking it was the most elaborate Burger King…
Read MoreWhat to Do With Old Lei: Honoring Tradition in Hawaii
If you’re lucky enough to receive a lei while in Hawaii, you’ll soon be left with a strand of withering flowers. So, many visitors wonder what to do with old leis. We’re here to help! Before you don your strand of sweet flowers, read this and plan what to do with it once its life…
Read MoreWhat to Do With Old Leis: Honoring Tradition in Hawaii
If you’re lucky enough to receive a lei while in Hawaii, you’ll soon be left with a strand of withering flowers. So, many visitors wonder what to do with old leis. We’re here to help! Before you don your strand of sweet flowers, read this and plan what to do with it once its life…
Read MoreTattoos and Paradise
Many who travel to Hawaii come with the intent of getting tattooed while visiting. Hawaii’s tattooing roots run deep and it is a wonderful lifetime reminder of not only the beauty of our islands but the deep cultural heritage of the ancient art of tatau’. There are a few things a visitor should keep in…
Read MoreIn Hawaii, “A- B- C is easy as 1-2-3 “
A song to get in your head during your Waikiki vacation. And it’s a GOOD thing. I think I’ve heard all the jokes about the ABC stores in Waikiki, because I know I made most of them the first few weeks I lived in Waikiki. And my guests started up about by day 1+. Just…
Read MoreHawaii pidgin: WHAT did he say?
“Choke spinner dolphins playing in Waimea Bay.” If you’re not from Hawaii, you may see this online, which may sound like a direction to abuse wildlife. Who would want to strangle innocent dolphins? Are they trespassing and not allowed to play in this bay? Or maybe they’re sick and can’t swallow? This is one example…
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