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Hawaiian Culture: Hula
The historic origins of the hula are as complex and graceful as the dance itself. The mythical stories vary and are specific to each island. Goddess Laka gave birth to the hula in Ka’ana on the island of Molokai where her remains are also buried. On the Big Island, legendary goddess Pele ordered her sisters [...]
Aloha in Your Cup
World Class Coffee is Brewing in Hawaii This past April a small coffee farm in rural Kau, Hawaii placed seventh at the prestigious international finals of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s cupping competition. Kailiawa Coffee Farm vying against centuries old coffee growing regions that included Ethiopia, Columbia, and Panama received the top ten honor. [...]
Military Family Travel to Hawaii: 11 Affordable Places to Stay
The following is a guest blog from Shelia Scarborough and the original article can be found here. If you are considering a vacation to Hawaii with the kids but think that it might be too expensive, there are plenty of ways to save money on your hotel bill if Mom, Dad (or both) are in [...]
Two Los Angeles Foodies Share What They Crave In Hawaii
In Los Angeles, tell someone you’re from Hawaii, and you’ll hear lots of sighs followed by a look that’s best described as wishful lusting. Angelenos have a deep love affair with the Islands, more people from Los Angeles come to Hawaii than from any other city. This month the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau is [...]
Hawaii’s Mayors Share Their Favorite Neighborhood Joints
The following is a guest blog by Melanie Kosaka of Share Your Table. I always say if you want to get an authentic sense of a destination; eat where the locals go. Find out from folks who have a genuine love and connection to their community, and what and where they like to eat. What [...]
Video Post Cards from Hawaii
The following is a guest post by Leah Lamb of Current Green. Original post can be found here. Greetings! Too much to say, and it’s past midnight! So this evening I leave you with a few video post cards. Enjoy! We visited Volcanoes National Park today…a dream come true in many ways, it was the [...]
For Discussion! What Makes Your Favorite Island In Hawaii Unique?
Our So Much More Hawaii bloggers are nearing the end of their trip and will be heading to Oahu today for the last leg of their trip. Even though they’ve only had a chance to explore each island for a few days each, they have tried to make the most of those few days to [...]
For Discussion! Three Things A Tourist Must Do Before Leaving Hawaii
Relaxing by the beach. Attending a luau. Visiting a volcano. These are things that seem to come to mind when people think of tourists visiting Hawaii. They have definitely been part of the itinerary for our bloggers during the So Much More Hawaii Tour. However, we’re proud to say that thanks to the help of [...]
The Conscious Traveler
The following is a guest post by Leah Lamb of Current Green. Original post can be found here. Say you’re in Hawaii and you want to tread lightly…it just so happens that I’ve spoken to a lot of people about how to travel green in Hawaii, and learned, as always, that it depends on where [...]
Juicy Drinks From Hawaiian Sun
The following is a guest post by Sheila Scarborough. Originally posted on the Family Travel Logue. One special treat in Hawaii that’s great for kids (and adults) is the Hawaiian Sun line of canned drinks. They are based in Honolulu and have been around since 1952. Products include fruit drinks, teas and diet/lite items, and [...]