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Did I mention how quiet it is on Molokai? Hey, by now, everyone knows. Life is mo-bettah on Molokai. Why? Wait. Where is Molokai? It’s one of the smaller islands in Hawaii. Real quiet out there. Sporting events are timed with a calendar. Once you’re there, where do you stay? Molokai is thin on hotels … Read More »
Oahu’s North Shore is a natural wonder land of breathtaking beauty, mountains, beaches, and waterfalls. Waterfalls? Waimea Falls Park, not far from the monster waves of famed Waimea Bay, is a packpacker and nature lovers paradise. Why? Think lush. Think green. Think waterfalls. Waimea Falls Park is 1,800 acres of lush, mostly undisturbed Hawaii. Tucked … Read More »
There’s no fleas so why bother with that name? First, there’s no fleas. Well, maybe a few here and there. We’re in Hawaii, right? And, there’s no swapping going on. Well, maybe you swapping your money for someone else’s stuff. We have garage sales in Hawaii, too. Today it’s all about fleas and swaps. The … Read More »
It’s been said more than once (I’ve said it at least half a dozen times) that upcountry Maui resembles parts of Montana. Of course, Montana doesn’t have a volcano crater that looks like the moon, but that’s a minor point. Upcountry Maui girdles the slopes of 10,000 foot Mt. Haleakala with a special growing zone … Read More »
Kahului is where you’ll find Maui’s airport. That’s pretty much where the excitement ends. The area is flat plains and perfect for strip malls, shopping centers, and an airport. Kahului was built by the plantation company Alexander and Baldwin back in the 1950s. If you’re expecting fresh, new, clean, and vibrant, reset your expectations. The … Read More »
The oldest island in the Hawaiian chain is Kauai, also known as The Garden Isle. Simply put, Kauai is lush, green, tropical. Beaches are excellent, scenery is wondrously varied, local folks are quiet and friendly. What’s not to like? It’s not a coincidence that Kaui is both the oldest island and the most beautiful. Kauai … Read More »
Boutique hotels are all the rage these days. They offer a hideaway and respite from the monolithic resorts which dot Waikiki’s shores. Joy is what you’ll find at the better than boutique Waikiki Joy Hotel. What kind of Joy? Oh, don’t forget the joy of a personal spa. Assuming you know what you want, and … Read More »
The TV announcer blasts the “Hilo to Hanalei” news theme everynight, seven nights a week. Should you go to Hanalei just to see what it’s all about? In a word, yes. “Shock and awe,” it’s not. But Hanalei is cool. Unless, of course, it’s raining. Then it’s just downright humid beyond belief. You caught me. … Read More »
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