HawaiiCam
Normally, you don’t want to argue with someone who buys ink by the barrel. I suppose that’s how they buy ink over at the Honolulu Advertiser (Hawaii’s largest daily newspaper). Each year they rank Hawaii’s Best 150 Restaurants according to readers and Advertiser critics. Is there a better way? I’d like to think so. You … Read More »
It’s always sad to know your true love really loves another. The pain can be lessened somewhat by knowing that, of your love’s 21 loves, you’re Numero Uno. Such was the life of a Queen in ancient Hawaii… Queen Kaahumanu was born in a cave near Kauiki Head on Maui in 1772. The US wasn’t … Read More »
A couple of photographs should be sufficient to describe the Garden Isle; Kauai. However, this is a web log, so photographs are used judiciously (I don’t have many) and I have an abundance (they’re free) of extra words; adjectives, adverbs, etc. Perfect for descriptions. And facts about good resorts and restaurants in the Poipu Beach … Read More »
On Maui, certainly. Dr. Beach says this year’s best beach is Kaanapali on Maui. The last survey Dr. Beach did listed Poipu Beach on Kauai as the best. I see a trend here. See? Hawaii has the best beaches. Dr. Beach says so. Who is Dr. Beach? He’s Stephen Leatherman, a meteorologist and professor at … Read More »
They gather. K-Mart, Macy’s, Wal-Mart, CostCo, Sam’s Club, and Nordstrom’s. Oahu is known as the Gathering Place. That’s primarily because pretty much everything is here. For shoppers, Oahu is THE place. NO other island in Hawaii offers the variety, selection, and low prices that you’ll find on Oahu. Our favorite places begin with… Ala Moana … Read More »
Waikiki is Hawaii’s most famous beach and home to more tourists than all other beaches put together. This “pearl” of a beach is really a string of beaches, pearls, if you will, that stretch for over 2 miles of glistening sand where you can frolic, bathe, gawk, and… In general, just have the time of … Read More »
Life should be that easy. Can you imagine the difficulty of bird watching while there’s a flowing volcano nearby? Remarkably, it works out quite well, thank you. First, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is loaded with exotic species of birds. Having the volcano nearby simply keeps you alert. There’s no question that Volcanoes National Park is … Read More »
As an ancient land made up of many cultures, Hawaii has a history somewhat unique to the rest of the Pacific. Hawaiian gods and goddesses are well known in local culture and stories. One goddess to be recognized by the rest of the world is Pele, goddess of fire and volcanoes—she works overtime in Hawaii. … Read More »
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