Oahu, Hawai’i can be as affordable as any other sun and fun destination – maybe even more so, depending on the choices you make. If the sky’s the limit, Oahu can deliver the goods, but there’s no need to break the bank. Here are some suggestions for scrimpers, savers and
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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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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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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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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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Have you ever tried to order pizza for a crowd? It’s near impossible to make everyone happy and someone will always pick the mushrooms off their slice. The same goes for picking excursions when on vacation with a total of 9 people over 3 generations. On a recent ‘big’ family
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