41st Okinawan Pageant. Picture by Cliff Kimura. Hawai‘i and Okinawa share an intimate connection. Whereas the assault on Oʻahu’s Pearl Harbor in 1941 introduced U.S. troops into World Warfare II, Okinawa was the positioning of the ultimate battle that ended the battle 4 years later. Within the spirit of yimaaru—the Okinawan precept that group helps […]
Category Archives: Travel
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Mahalo to Lillian Martin for sharing this scene for Aloha Friday Photos. The magenta bougainvillea draping over the waterfall makes an attention-grabbing distinction to the good inexperienced environment. Lillian took this shot from the grounds of the Grand Wailea on the south aspect of Maui. The landscaping, water options, and sculptures of this resort are […]
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ʻIolani Palace. Courtesy of Shutterstock. Picture by Richie Chan. Many guests come to Hawaiʻi for its pure magnificence, sunshine and aloha spirit. However it is very important keep in mind that Hawaiʻi isn’t a playground for guests; it’s a place with a posh historical past that makes visiting the Hawaiian Islands a delicate matter. Tucked […]
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We’re excited to launch our 16th annual contest to guess the primary humpback whale sighting in Hawaii. Although December usually begins the “official” humpback whale watching season, a number of humpbacks arrive months earlier. Since we’ve been monitoring the primary sightings, some whales have been sighted as early as August 25, although extra usually the […]
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Papi’s Ohana has develop into a breakfast pilgrimage for locals and guests alike, due to its “King David” cinnamon rolls. When does a cinnamon roll develop into a sacrament? A sacrament that will get you off the bed earlier than dawn—and has you standing in line for over an hour, no much less? The reply: […]
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Courtesy of Shutterstock. photograph by Epic Inventory Media. The district of Kona, on the west facet of Hawaiʻi Island, is wealthy in cultural historical past and affords loads of journey journey. Keauhou Bay, the place King Kamehameha III was born, is now identified for its snorkeling and scuba diving, notably for these hoping to identify […]
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Mahalo to Sandra Kopp for this stunning Aloha Friday Photo that includes historic Wai’oli Hui’ia Church in Hanalei on the north shore of Kauai. The church and the encompassing mountains are undoubtedly eye catching whenever you go to Hanalei. Wai’oli Hui’ia Church was established in 1834 and is the oldest congregation on the island. It […]
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Courtesy of Grand Wailea. Photograph by Parker Burr. At eight a.m., the solar is already excessive and brilliant over Wailea, Maui. The ocean feels refreshing as we run into the water, pushing a six-person outrigger canoe into the mild waves. As soon as our information provides us the go-ahead, we climb in, seize our paddles […]
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Courtesy of 4 Seasons Lānaʻi. Photograph by Barbara Kraft. There are numerous causes to journey to Lānaʻi: world-class golf and scuba diving, epic looking and fishing alternatives, and pristine seashores with crystal-clear water, to call a couple of. In 2012, Oracle Corp. co-founder Larry Ellison — the second richest person in the world — bought […]
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes Nationwide Park. Courtesy of Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Photograph by Kirk Aeder. Hawaiʻi Island isn’t nicknamed “The Massive Island” for nothing. It’s about 100 miles from Kona (west facet) to Hilo (east facet). Though many guests make the drive every day, the two- to three-hour journey generally is a lot to deal with in […]