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A Nice Cool Dip In The Pacific

A Nice Cool Dip In The Pacific

Posted on June 5, 2009

The following is a guest post by Jim Turner . The original post can be found here. Captain Tim asked, “Are you with our group?” “I am,” I said as I looked at my phone to catch my last emails before I got aboard the raft we would be taking to Lanai. “How much does [...]

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For Discussion! What Makes Your Favorite Island In Hawaii Unique?

For Discussion! What Makes Your Favorite Island In Hawaii Unique?

Posted on June 2, 2009

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 [...]

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For Discussion! Three Things A Tourist Must Do Before Leaving Hawaii

For Discussion! Three Things A Tourist Must Do Before Leaving Hawaii

Posted on June 1, 2009

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 [...]

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The Conscious Traveler

The Conscious Traveler

Posted on May 31, 2009

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 [...]

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Juicy Drinks From Hawaiian Sun

Juicy Drinks From Hawaiian Sun

Posted on May 29, 2009

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 [...]

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For Discussion! It’s Aloha Friday, How Do People Spend Their Weekends In Hawaii?

For Discussion! It’s Aloha Friday, How Do People Spend Their Weekends In Hawaii?

Posted on May 29, 2009

photo: Auntie K / Flickr / Creative Commons It’s Aloha Friday! Many who have visited the islands as tourists never have the opportunity to experience a typical weekend in Hawaii. For those of you who are residents of the islands or those who frequent the islands on extended stays, we’d love for you to share [...]

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For Discussion! Must Eat Food And Places To Eat In Hawaii

For Discussion! Must Eat Food And Places To Eat In Hawaii

Posted on May 28, 2009

What’s a visit to Hawaii without learning more about local food? Today’s discussion will center around visiting blogger Mark Tafoya’s favorite topic. Local food culture in Hawaii. As he begins his travels around the islands uncovering stories and discovering places to eat, we’d love for you to share your thoughts on must eat types of [...]

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For Discussion! – Tips For Traveling To Hawaii

For Discussion! – Tips For Traveling To Hawaii

Posted on May 27, 2009

Day One: 8:45am Hawaii Time Today is the first day of HTA’s “So Much More Hawaii” Tour and if you’re following the official hashtag for the tour #HawaiiHTA you’ll see that there are some excited bloggers headed to Hawaii — including one who got on the wrong plane but we’re confident he’ll get here in [...]

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Approved Cabin Baggage, Flying To Hawaii With A Toddler

Approved Cabin Baggage, Flying To Hawaii With A Toddler

Posted on May 24, 2009

The following is a post by Christine Lu that was originally published on her personal blog. My son is no stranger to airplanes. He’s flown to Shanghai, New York, Atlanta and this trip is actually his second time visiting Honolulu.  Despite all the previous travel, I still have an inner freak out session every time [...]

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