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On Hawaii’s Big Island, the Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is a partially restored example of a very old royal compound that includes a place of refuge for long-ago lawbreakers, defeated warriors, and civilians Read More …
‘Akaka Falls is one of several dramatic waterfalls along the northeast coast of Hawai’i’s Big Island. It’s both lovely and easy to get to. That makes it a popular stop. . . but it’s not Read More …
A Waikiki sunset cruise offers a chance to take a longer, more relaxing look at Honolulu’s iconic beach. Add sunset and a cocktail and you might not care that the fantasy of Waikiki bears little Read More …
Ah, yes, memories of paradise recently visited. Sigh. At least the temperature here is no longer sub-zero. Still, I’d MUCH rather be back in Hawaii. Arrival – Sunday, January 06 Gate 60 Our flight from Read More …
Oahu: Route, lodging, dining, and shopping January 18-21, 2008 This is going to be a little incomplete because we were pretty lazy on Oahu and sort of made Dawn take the lead. Most of the Read More …
Travel Details for Maui January 14-18, 2008: Route, lodging, dining, and shopping Guides and General Information We flew in and out of Kahului Airport. At the airport rental car counter we took advantage of an Read More …
Big Island route, lodging, shopping, and dining information We flew into Hilo and out of Kona in order to maximize our time on the island. This didn’t seem to have much of an affect on Read More …
Kauai Travel Details January 7-10, 2008 Route, Lodging, Shopping, and Dining Information With a rental car, we were able to explore most of the roads on Kauai! Here’s where we went: Kauai Sight-Seeing Waimea Canyon Read More …
As some of you know, I found my trip to Hawaii kind of miserable to arrange. (But then, I seem to find a lot of trips kind of miserable to arrange, so maybe it’s just Read More …
We get up early so we can be on the beach for sunrise, but it is cloudy, so we aren’t sure it will be very interesting today.Very slowly the sky brightens behind Diamond Head, illuminating Read More …