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Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Don't go to Lanai for the excitement, or the nightlife, or the nude beaches.
People would like to think that the island of Lanai is a snapshot of old Hawaii. It’s not. Old Hawaii was not acres of pineapple fields. Fortunately, that’s not the new Lanai, either. The old Hawaii wasn’t crowded with hotels and resorts. Neither is the new Lanai. In fact, there’s not much here. Not even a stop light. read more »
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Sort of. After all, we're living on a rock over here, right?
First, a little geography. The islands of Hawaii are made up of rock. Solid, hard, rock that goes from mountaintop to bottom of the ocean. On top of that rock sits Hawaii’s lush rain forests, home to fauna and flora from all over the world. A garden. See where this is going? Rock? Garden? read more »
Monday, June 28, 2004
The average house price on Oahu is around $400,000. Yep. That's 400 of the thousand dollars.
What we need is new real estate. More real estate. Affordable real estate. As they say, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” New real estate is happening every day in Hawaii. No, it’s not draining a swamp and putting up a housing complex. This new real estate is 14,000 feet… read more »
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Yes, poi is an acquired taste. Better you acquire the taste when you're young.
Hawaiian Regional Cuisine. That’s simply another name for “local kine grinds.” We got your basic fast food folks all over the islands. REAL food is for real local folks. What’s local food? And where do you get it? read more »
Saturday, June 26, 2004
Not only does Hawaii have great beaches, we have some at the very ends of the earth
O’ahu is split down the middle by two mountain ridges. The graceful and wet Ko’olau Mountains to the East, and the jagged formations of the Wai’anae range to the West. The Wai’anae Coast forms a dark and tight ribbon which stretches for miles to the end of the earth. Well, Ka’ena Point. The end of the island. read more »
Friday, June 25, 2004
Why did they film Jurrasic Park in Hawaii? We don't have any dinosaurs. Do we?
Isn’t it remarkable how time flies? We already have three Jurrasic Park movies and still can’t get enough of dinosaurs. How else do you explain the popularity of Anna Nicole? Here’s a way to visit Jurrasic Park via horse or horsepower… read more »
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Oh, come on. You've got credit cards, right? Head for the nearest store. Spend!
Welcome to Waikiki Week. The 2.5 mile strip of silver sand and resorts known as Waikiki Beach, also has another name. The World’s Longest Shopping Center. Maybe it is, and maybe it ain’t. Here’s why shopping in Waikiki will bring tears to your eyes. read more »
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Let visions of magic and paradise dance in your head. Keep your hand on your wallet.
This crescent shaped beach conjures up visions of magic. Majestic Diamond Head. Bronze and buff beach boys. Hula maidens calling your name with their eyes and flowing hands—and those vibrating, bump and grind hips. Wait. There’s more... read more »
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
What's on your list of fun things to do in Hawaii? Surf? Beach? Food? Water? Choose water!
What are the Top 5 Most Expected Things To See in Hawaii? Waikiki? Beaches? Palm Trees? Diamond Head? Bikinis? None of the above. Number One on the list is—WATER!! You’ll see more of that than anything else—unless Anna Nicole comes for a visit. read more »
Go east young man, and let the local fish take a bite out of your wallet.
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