Aloha To Aloha Airlines
Posted on March 31, 2008 - Filed Under Transportation | 1 Comment
A Hawaiian legacy has ended. Aloha Airlines said yesterday it will halt all passenger service after today. This announcement signals the end of an airline that has served Hawaii for more than 60 years.
Aloha, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 20, was a casualty of fierce competition and rising fuel prices. The […]
Four Seasons Resort - Lanai
Posted on March 31, 2008 - Filed Under Hotels & Resorts, Lanai | Leave a Comment
Built from the ground up atop a lava cliff, this 236-room Eurasian palace, with its Mediterranean-style architecture and Ming-dynasty decor, was designed to evoke fantasies of postcard-perfect Hawaii. It has very spacious, airy rooms (ask for a walk-out balcony); where each of the 249 suites average 700 square feet and feature private balconies, original artwork, […]
Read More..>>Kapalua Plantation Course - Top Maui Golfing
Posted on March 28, 2008 - Filed Under Golf, Maui | Leave a Comment
Unlike some PGA Tour courses, selected more because of deals with the sponsor or the availability of parking than on merit, the Kapalua Plantation Course, which hosts the season-opening Mercedes Championship, lives up to every expectation. It is, hands down, the best of the Maui golf courses you can play, and some would say it’s […]
Read More..>>Keck Observatory, 13796 Feet Above Sea Level
Posted on March 27, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Big Island | Leave a Comment
Keck Observatory is a two-telescope astronomical observatory at the 4,145 meter (13,600 ft) summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s the world’s largest observatory for optical, infrared, and sub-millimeter astronomy.
During a recent trip there, we changed into our cold weather gear and prepared for the field trip to the Keck Observatory. […]
Beach House Restaurant - Most Romantic
Posted on March 26, 2008 - Filed Under Kauai, Restaurants | Leave a Comment
Kauai’s Beach House Restaurant is known as “one of the most romantic restaurants in the world,” this breathtaking oceanfront restaurant has earned top honors with the prestigious Travel & Leisure magazine and Zagat.
Most recent accolades are Honolulu Magazine’s 2005 Hale Aina Award and Honolulu Advertiser’s 2006 Ilima Award for “Best Kaua‘i Restaurant.” The cuisine is as […]
Record Setting Whale Sightings on Maui
Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Maui, Wildlife | Leave a Comment
Last month was a record-breaker for the annual Great Whale Count on Maui, which recorded a total of 1,726 whale sightings over a three-hour period on 2/23/08. The reasons were perfect weather conditions for whale watching and a growing whale population led to an unprecedented number of humpback whale sightings.
“It was absolutely gorgeous out there today,” said Dr. […]
Waikiki Marriott Resort and Spa
Posted on March 24, 2008 - Filed Under Hotels & Resorts, Oahu, Spas | Leave a Comment
Today we take you inside the Waikiki Marriott and Spa, this property has everything you need for a great Hawaiian vacation. It offers the perfect combination of gracious Hawaiian hospitality and tropical beauty, and is just steps away from world-famous Waikiki Beach.
The beautiful Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is located across the street from Waikiki […]
Discover Maui in Any Direction
Posted on March 21, 2008 - Filed Under Maui, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
There’s good reason that they can’t help but come back for more of Maui - as any seasoned return visitor will tell you, it’s simply Hawaii for all tastes. From the bronze bodies that line Ka’anapali Beach in west Maui, to the glitz and glamor of Wailea, to the remoteness of Hana, and just about […]
Read More..>>Lanai, Small Island - Big Reward
Posted on March 20, 2008 - Filed Under Lanai, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Lanai is not the biggest of the Hawaiian Islands, nor is it the second biggest. In fact, Lanai is the smallest island. It’s also known as the “Island of Mystery” and the “Secluded Isle”, with only about 2,800 inhabitants. This adds to its feeling of quietude.
Many visitors see Lanai’s landscape as a truly divine experience. “You come to Lanai […]
Spa Luana - Turtle Bay Resort
Posted on March 19, 2008 - Filed Under Oahu, Spas | Leave a Comment
Close your eyes and listen……the pounding of waves is probably the first thing you’ll notice. Now, open your eyes and look out at the ocean. That’s easy to do, as the resort faces Turtle Bay on one side and Kulilima Cove on the other, which has a protected beach with a swimming and snorkel area.
If […]
