The Celebrity of Hawaii
Everyone knows Hawaii enjoys many unique and appealing qualities, such as unparalleled beauty, gorgeous weather, crazy-good water activities, great foods and entertainment, and fascinating history and...
View ArticleBig Happenings on Hawaii’s Big Island
Every month of the year, the Hawaiian Islands host dozens of festivals, concerts, athletic competitions, and other events that provide locals and visitors alike with a wealth of activities to...
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Dressing for Your Hawaii Trip
If there is one word that describes Hawaii, it’s laid-back. The casual, comfortable lifestyle extends everywhere in the Islands for locals and visitors alike. So, when planning for your trip to...
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Whale of a Time in Hawaii
Every year, the mammoth Pacific humpback whales trek 3,000 miles from the icy waters of Alaska to the warm climes of Hawaii to breed and bask in the sun. As many as 3,000 humpbacks make the journey,...
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Big Skies Over Big Island
The Keck Observatory is one of the facilities operating a total of 13 powerful telescopes at the summit of Mauna Kea, sitting high above the clouds for ideal views of the skies above. Visitors are...
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Hula: The Language of Dance
Most visitors to Hawaii recognize the Hula as a native dance of the Islands, which had its origins with the first Polynesians to inhabit Hawaii thousands of years ago. It is believed that the...
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Hawaii Island is a Hiker’s Paradise
With hundreds of miles of hiking trails traversing the varied and often dramatic landscape of Hawaii Island, also known as the “Big Island,” hikers can enjoy everything from challenging treks over lava...
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Hawaiian Gods of Myth and Legend
Before Christianity came to Hawaii’s shores in the early 1800s, native Hawaiians prayed to scores of gods that they believed guided their daily lives. Even today, many of these gods are revered and...
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The Legend of Maui: the Island and the Hero.
Hawaiian legend has it that the demi-god Maui created the Hawaiian Island chain, when he pulled the Islands from the ocean floor with a great, magical fishhook. The Hawaiian culture is rift with...
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Hawaii Has Crafty Traditions
The Hawaiian culture is filled with many traditions that have been passed down to generations over hundreds of years. With an extraordinary array of natural materials found in the Islands, ancient...
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Made in Hawaii
Hawaii is known for its spectacular beauty, temperate climate, magnificent resorts, flower leis, hula, ukulele music, and its warm, Aloha spirit. Hawaii is also where a number of unique products are...
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Surf’s Up in Hawaii
Surfing in Hawaii is an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. In ancient times, the ruling classes dominated the sport. Modern surfing took off in the 1950s and 60s. Surfing may be considered by...
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Hula: More Than a Dance.
Hula is uniquely Hawaiian and is an important part of the Island culture. Born hundreds of years ago, hula remains a means of telling stories through hand and body movements. Hula is much more than a...
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Celebrating the Mai Tai: A California Original
The iconic Mai Tai cocktail was created in California, but it has become a staple libation everywhere in Hawaii. The Mai Tai, an iconic iced cocktail synonymous with Hawaii, is actually a drink...
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Maui Festivals Add to Island Fun and Sun
Maui’s warm climes, golden sand beaches, unparalleled water sports, unbelievable beauty, and world-class resorts are just the beginning for visitors to the Valley Isle. Throughout the year, amazing...
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Big Island Honors King Kamehameha I
King Kamehameha I (c. 1758-1819), who was born on Hawaii and later united the Hawaiian Islands, became the first ruler of all of Hawaii. Each year, he is honored in June throughout the Islands. On...
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Big Island Offers Big Fun in 2016
Hawaii’s “Big Island’ is not only the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, it is also one of the best places to get a real taste of Hawaiian culture, history, food, and drink. A bunch of marathons and...
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Surf’s Up on Maui
Ancient Polynesians brought surfing to Hawaii hundreds of years ago, yet, the sport is still one of the big draws to the Islands. For beginner and pro surfers, alike, Maui is the place to be. Surfing...
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The Evolution of Hawaii
When the first Polynesians landed in Hawaii around 500 A.D., they found nearly 140 species of birds and only two mammals—the monk seal and hoary bat. There were no amphibians, reptiles, bugs or...
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Maui By Horse
Everyone knows Maui is an amazing vacation spot with fantastic resorts, some of the best beaches and water activities in the world, fine restaurants, and spectacular scenery. But if you’re interested...
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