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Puff the Magic Dragon of Hanalei
Does “Puff the Magic Dragon” still live in the hippy town of Hanalei? The popular 1960s folk song, “Puff the Magic Dragon” by Peter Yarrow…
Queen Kapiolani’s Legacy Lives On
Hawaiian Queen Esther Kapiolani has a hospital named in her honor, a park and even a hotel, but who exactly was this woman and how…
Outdoor Painting Captures Colors of Maui
Every year, painters set up their easels throughout Maui’s scenic landscapes, and capture the beauty of the island with just a paintbrush. It’s part of…
A Day at Sea Life Park
If you visit Sea Life Park on Oahu, don’t go with the expectation of it being another Sea World. It’s much smaller and has half…
Paia: Maui’s Coolest Little Town
Welcome to the “coolest little town” on Maui! Located on the northern coast of the island, Paia is filled with so much color and so…
A Grand Gateway to Kauai’s South Shore
Who knew a cattle rancher’s gift of 500 eucalyptus trees would become a famous landmark for Kauai? Today, their treetop canopies form a natural tunnel…
From Here to Eternity, the Beach
You might recognize this little pocket of paradise from the famous 1950s love story, From Here to Eternity. Actors Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr never…
Kukui Nut Lei Meaning: More Than a Hawaiian Souvenir
The Kukui Nut lei meaning and its history in Hawaii are fascinating. Learn all about it here! It’s easy to spot a kukui nut tree…
Say Trees! A Spider That’s All Smiles
If you’re the least bit arachnophobic, you probably wouldn’t enjoy reading a post about spiders. But what if I told you just the sight of…
Hawaii Has the ‘Best Weather on the Planet’
When the weather guy says it’s going to be “another gorgeous day” in Hawaii, do we even think twice about how lucky we are? Other…
Don’t Drown in Sorrow When Hanalei Floods
Hanalei is the beginning of Kauai’s far north. After passing lush pastoral Kilauea and the premiere Princeville Resort, you’ll begin your descent into the valley,…
Aloha! From Hawaii
Like a hand-sewn flower lei, “Aloha” has a variety of meanings that make up this beautiful Hawaiian word. It may not be physically worn like…