Hawaii
Science Gets Exciting on Hawai’i Island
Trek to a lava flow, learn to navigate by the stars or snorkel with dolphins on the Big Island. It’s easy to learn when you’re having fun. On Hawai’i Island, a love of nature and a love of learning go hand in hand. Guides, docents and rangers who are
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Pie in the Islands – Four Great Places for Dessert in Hawai’i
Forget calorie counting and get in here! It’s hard work but many pies were sampled to bring you this list of Four Great Places for Dessert in Hawai’i! Pie in the Sky – The Coffee Shack on Hawai’i Island The Coffee Shack perches gracefully on the cliffside on the Mamalahoa Highway,
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Get Down and Dirty in Hawai’i – As a Garden Volunteer
To a first-time visitor, Hawai’i looks like a natural paradise, but in reality its lush landscape is often the result of a lot of hard work and much of that is done by volunteers. Spending time in a garden is a great family activity and an opportunity to share a
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All Aboard – Take a Ride on Hawaii’s Sugar Cane Trains
The great Hawaiian sugar rush started in the 1830’s when tons of the sweet stuff was first sent by steamship to America. By the 1850’s Hawaiian sugar was fueling California gold rush miners and an upgrade was needed for the mules, horses and people who were moving raw sugar cane
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5 Of Hawaii’s Best Beaches for Little Bubs
Ready for some serious sandcastle time? You’ve come to the right place. Hawaii has over 750 miles of amazing white, gold, green, black and red sand beaches. Here are some of the very best beaches for bubs on Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii (the Big Island). Use the tips below
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The Oscar Goes to Kauaʻi – Spotlight on Your Favourite Movie Locations
“I love you”, Tony Curtis whispered on the dock at Hanalei Pier in Kaua’i. Not to me, of course, but to Mary Murphy in the 1955 movie Beachhead. Kauaʻi, the fourth largest island in the state of Hawai’i, has been Hollywood’s perfect tropical back lot in over 70 movies. Starting
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Vacation Homework – What to Read, Watch and Listen to Before You Go!
The usual pre-vacation research can be somewhat tedious. Hotel accommodations and car rentals and maps may be a must, but It’s time to infuse some fun into the process. What better way to do that than a bit of twist on the usual to-do list. Go ahead and pore over
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Hawaiian Hideaway: Makena Surf
“I just had the best turtle encounter of my life,” says my dripping wet husband standing over me, as he waves his snorkel and mask excitedly. That’s an impressive statement, especially since he and our daughter saw a green sea turtle come up to shore a mere two days
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Hawaii is on sale – “It’s like getting the Canadian Dollar at Par!”
Hello Canada! Book Hawaii and Save! Your vacation to the Hawaiian Islands can be realized this summer as over 33 condominiums, hotels and resorts have cut their rates by as much as 50%!! The promotion is running throughout the month of April and is valid for all new bookings until April
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Finding Magic in Hawaii at the Aulani Disney Resort
Disneyland or a beach? Settle the argument in the middle of an ocean. You want a beach holiday but the kids want to go to Disneyland. Such a conundrum!. But I’m with you….a beach right about now sounds pretty dreamy. So, why not settle in the middle… as in the
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