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It’s great when a fine restaurant wins an award. That means you’re not the only one who likes the place. When a restaurant wins award after award, and does so year after year, it must be a great restaurant, right? What happens when the restaurant stops winning awards? Something tells me that a restaurant that … Read More »
Hawaiian summers are known to be hot and humid. Temperatures sometimes hit the upper 80s and have occasionally breached the 90-degree mark. Where would any self respecting Queen go to cool off in the summer and leave the heat in the Palace? The Summer Palace, of course. Back in the 1800s, there was little air … Read More »
Did I mention “rugged?” It is. With a Jekyl and Hyde attitude. Beautiful to behold during the day. Three notches above “rugged” at night with a “tough guy” reputation. Tread carefully. Waianae ain’t Waikiki. Even Middle East Terrorists don’t go to Waianae at night. This isn’t to say you won’t enjoy a visit to the … Read More »
Lest you think of this piece as a advertisement for McDonald’s, rest assured it’s not. McDonald’s is good. They’re consistent, but they’re not the best fast food place around. The Ultimate Cheeseburger at Jack-in-the-Box rules this household. Wendy’s French fries and chicken nuggets are the best around (now that KFC doesn’t do nuggets anymore). And … Read More »
If anything, cattlemen are a breed apart. Ornery. Contrarian. Hard workers. Astute business folks. Such was the case of John Palmer Parker of Newton, MA. He married a king’s daughter and grew the largest cattle ranch ever. In Hawaii. So, where’s this large cattle ranch? Hawaii, of course. This is a story about John Palmer … Read More »
Most of the known resorts on Oahu are in Waikiki. Hyatt Regency. Hilton Hawaiian Village. Halekulani. The best resort on the island isn’t in Waikiki at all. It’s the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina. If it were not for that nearby oil refinery, the Ihilani would be the perfect resort. First, … Read More »
Tourists and locals alike have worn a well trodden path to the major and minor shopping locations on Oahu. Ala Moana Center. Pearlridge Center. Windward Mall. Sam’s Club. Costco. Here’s my list of the best off the beaten path… First stop: North Shore. Haleiwa Town means good shopping for tourists and local folks. Locals? Sure. … Read More »
Diamond Head, is Honolulu’s most recognizable attraction. Kapiolani Park sits below Diamond Head and next to Waikiki. It was Hawaii’s first public park as of 1877. King Kalaukaua named the park after his beautiful wife, Queen Kapiolani. The 200 acres of lush trees, lawns, is parked next to Honolulu Zoo, below the slopes of Diamond … Read More »
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