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Hawaii’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…

Manoa Valley Deep in Hawaii History

I expected beaches and water when I came to Hawaii, but I was surprised by the beauty of its mountains. They are so sharp and…

Happy 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…

The Shrimp Truck Treck Tour

When Aloha Bruce asked me to join a group of bloggers, journalists and tech gurus on a journey to Oahu’s North Shore for tour of…

Off The Beaten Path Hawaii Oahu Adventures

Have you considered going off the beaten path in Hawaii, especially Oahu? Read this first! Off The Beaten Path Hawaii Oahu: Is It Worth it? …

Exploring 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…

Moanalua Golf Course: A Day at Hawaii’s Oldest Course

Are you looking for a historical and scenic experience while golfing in Hawaii? Moanalua Golf Course is in a gorgeous location in Honolulu, and it’s…

Old 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…

5 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…

7 Things to Learn About the Duke Kahanamoku Statue

You can’t visit Waikiki without seeing the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. This festive and welcoming sculpture stands tall at the shores of Waikiki, honoring the famous…

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…

Ad Man Made Longs a Part of Our Day

JAMES WINPENNY III • 1935-2009 By Erika Engle Reposted from The Star Bulletin POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, May 14, 2009 Longtime advertising man Jim Winpenny…