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Travel by Trolley in Hawaii
Trolleys are a great way to get around Waikiki. Cheaper than a taxi and less confusing than the bus, they provide a direct link between the hotel district and shopping, historic or entertainment destinations. Several trolley lines serve the hotel district. Some are private charters for tour groups, others take shoppers directly to a single…
Read MorePlaces to Hang out in West Maui
On my days off from work, you can usually find me hanging out in the historic Lahaina Town at these following locations. These are all great places to shop, dine, and even relax after the long hour drive in from Central or South Maui. Drive times vary daily in and out of Lahaina town. During…
Read MoreFlying into Hana Airport
You’ve likely heard of the road to Hana, and maybe you’re considering traveling along the famous route when you’re in Hawaii. But there’s another way to get to the secluded East Maui locale: you can fly into the Hana Airport. Want to experience Hana without the winding drive? Here’s great info about flying there instead!…
Read MoreOahu Cemetery Sparks Reflection
I’m not, by nature, a morbid person. I am, however, an avid history buff. I’m also a rabid baseball fan, and I live across the street from Oahu Cemetery, the home for all eternity of Alexander Cartwright, the father of modern baseball. With the approach of the Fall Classic, the World Series (and my beloved…
Read MorePrincess Kaiulani at Ainahau in Waikiki
With the recent release of the fictional biography Barbarian Princess, controversy surrounding the legacy of Princess Victoria Kaiulani has swirled in Hawaii. Many groups have taken issue with aspects of the film ranging historical inaccuracies about the time surrounding the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, its depiction of Hawaiian leadership as ineffectual, and even the…
Read MoreHawaii Vacation Creates Shangri La
One of my favorite places in Hawaii reopened to tours this week. Shangri La is closed during the month of September each year for conservation work. Called one of Hawaii’s “most architecturally significant houses,” it is both a tribute to and collection of Islamic art. The five-acre compound is secreted in a residential area behind…
Read MoreHawaii’s Plate Lunch vs. The Primanti Sandwich
On a recent trip to the Pittsburgh area, I resolved to accomplish two things relating to Hawaii-Aloha.com. The first was to find a signature dish somewhere in the city and compare it to Hawaii’s own signature food, the good old plate lunch. My other objective was to approach my return to Honolulu as a first…
Read MoreHappy Feet
When I packed for my first trip to Hawaii, I had no idea what shoes to bring. This is not just a girl thing, so guys don’t stop reading. I was going to a business conference, so I brought a pair of dress shoes and I figured sandals would be good for a warm climate.…
Read MoreExploring Waianae Coast on your Oahu Hawaii Vacation
There’s a part of Hawaii that very few tourists ever experience: Waianae on the westernmost edge of Oahu. We recently took a ride out to this part of the island and were reminded just how awesome it is on the Leeward side. The major reason many folks don’t venture out to the Leeward side is…
Read MoreOld Hawaii Sugarcane Plantations are home to fun Adventures
Back in the turn-of-the-century, the majority of the irrigation ditches used to distribute water to the sugar cane fields were built by Japanese immigrants. These elaborate waterways were built by hand in very difficult conditions using bare hands, picks, shovels, and hammers. The laborers often had to work 12 hour days for a pittance and…
Read More5 Tips for Visiting the Hawaii Polynesian Cultural Center Luau
I recently went to the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time in a couple years. The visit reminded me of some things I’d like to share, including some tips about visiting this attraction. After all, you have a lot of activity choices when you visit Oahu, and you may wonder if the Hawaii Polynesian…
Read MoreYou 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…
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