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Tag Archives: Hawaii

Atlantis Submarine Excursion

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The Atlantis Submarine Submarine ride check in located at the Hilton Pier in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Ali’i Tower.  The Atlantis XIV is the world’s largest hi-tech passenger submarine and holds 64 passengers. The adventure begins by boarding a boat that will ferry the group out to the submarine.  The sub takes a slow decent to 100 feet underwater—many types of Hawaiian fish, coral, turtles, sunken shipwrecks, an… Read More

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Kamaka Ukulele Images

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Kamaka Ukulele tours are available Tuesday through Friday at 10am. The tours are said to run about 30 – 45 minutes, but during  our visit it lasted at least an hour. Our tour was given by Sam Jr., the son of the founder. Kamaka and Sons was established in 1916. The hand made Ukulele’s are some of the finest in the world and made from Koa, a wood found in… Read More

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Fish Auction Images Pier 38

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The Hawaii Fish Auction is a one of a kind experience.  It’s a great peek into the commercial fishing world and where you can get up close to the auction action. The day starts at 1:00 am. That’s when unloading begins, 6 days a week. But don’t worry you don’t  need to be there until much later! The fishing vessels are unloaded in order of arrival. Fish are weighed, tagged… Read More

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Oahu Fish Auction, Sub Ride and High Speed Sail

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If you are traveling from the mainland to Oahu, your first morning in Hawaii will most likely be an early one. If you are traveling from the west coast 8am suddenly becomes 6am and if you are traveling from the east coast it will be 3am Hawaii time. Take advantage of your internal clock with an early morning visit to the Pier 38 Fish Auction. The Hawaii Fish Auction It’s… Read More

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Five Off-The-Beaten-Path Places on Hawaii’s Big Island

Ah, Hawaii. Even the word conjures images of magnificent beaches ringed by azure water on one side and verdant cliffs on the other, with the native Polynesian culture and traditions that lend an exotic flavor not to be found anywhere else in the U.S. Of the eight major Hawaiian islands Oahu and Maui are the most popular, making it easy to overlook the largest island that is home to an… Read More

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Wild Side Specialty Dolphin & Whale Tour

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Wild Side Specialty, “Wild West Tours” offer a unique glimpse into the world of over 20 species of whales that make Oahu their home as well as many dolphin species. It’s a unique opportunity to spend a day with marine wildlife biologists while they explore the beautiful Hawaiin waters in search of these beautiful animals. Connect with Wild Side Specialty Tours by visiting their websitewww.sailhawaii.com, becoming a fan onFacebookor joining their Twitter page @WildSideHawaii. Photos courtesy ofWild Side Specialty Tours. Read More

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Comfort Mixes with Luxury at the Kahala

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Six miles outside the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, nestled in a secluded cove with white sand beaches, a hidden luxury resort awaits. From the minute you arrive at the Kahala and are presented with a flower lei or for the men, a hand-painted necklace you know you are in for a one of a kind experience. Once the aroma of the lei envelops you and you walk into the… Read More

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Exploring Volcano National Park

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2010 Travel Writing Contest
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Mother Nature is Alive at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

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2010 Travel Writing Contest 4th PLACE WINNER

At any National Park, you’re sure to experience Mother Nature in all her glory. But her wild, unpredictable side is on full display only at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawai’i.

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