Halona Blowhole - Nature’s Whale
Posted on September 3, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Oahu, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Halona Blowhole is just a short drive from the center of Honolulu, on the east coast of Oahu. Every day, visitors gather here to see this amazing Hawaiian natural wonder.
Molten lava tubes from volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago formed the natural occurrence known as the blowhole. The lava tubes extend to the ocean, […]
Oheo Gulch - Maui’s Seven Sacred Pools
Posted on August 29, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Maui, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Although this attraction is sometimes referred to as “Seven Sacred Pools,” there are many more pools than that, and none of them were sacred to the ancients. Still, the basins and waterfalls are a stunning sight within the Haleakala National Park and are a terrific way to cool off after a long day on the […]
Read More..>>Find Old Hawaii Peace on Big Isle - Wailea - Hakalau
Posted on August 25, 2008 - Filed Under Big Island, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
On the Big Island of Hawaii at mile marker 15 north of Hilo, you must make a choice: left to Wailea or right to Hakalau. Hakalau is the postal address, but Wailea is a true ghost town. Both represent the kind of Old Hawaii you advise people to visit right away because it’s likely to […]
Read More..>>Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, Big Island
Posted on August 20, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Big Island, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is the only tropical zoo in the United States and shouldn’t be missed during your Big Island vacation.
You will encounter a variety of rainforest animals and endangered Hawaiian animals, such as a white Bengal tiger, spider monkeys, lemurs, nene geese (the Hawaiian State bird), and over 80 other animal species.
The Panaewa […]
Stevenson’s Library and Bar
Posted on August 18, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Kauai, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
In the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Stevenson’s Library, named for Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson, has always been the place to go for specialty and traditional drinks.
Lively conversation, live music, billiards and board games, plus outdoor seating overlooking Keoneloa Bay make this Kaua‘i’s best luxury nightspot.
Savor the aged Cognac and Scotch selections or […]
St. Peter’s Church - The Little Blue Church
Posted on August 13, 2008 - Filed Under Big Island, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Adjacent to Kahalu’u Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is St. Peter’s Church, locally known as “The Little Blue Church”. This is the most photographed church in the State of Hawaii.
The rich history the St. Peter’s is fascinating and takes longer to tell than a tour of its Spartan interior and dozen pews.
Originally built in 1880 […]
Kahaluu Beach Snorkeling
Posted on August 11, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Big Island, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Kahaluu is one of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island. Fed by a fresh water spring, up to 10 million gallons per day. These waters are almost always calm, with colorful corals, rock formations, and 100+ species of fish.
Swim with huge schools of colorful fish and green sea turtles in these protected waters; […]
Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu
Posted on July 28, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Oahu, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Diamond Head is Hawaii’s most famous landmark. Known in Hawaiian as Le’ahi, so named by Hi’laka, the sister of the fire god Pele, because the summit supposedly resembles the forehead (lae) of the yellowfin tuna fish (’ahi). It wasn’t until the late 1700’s, when western traders thought they had found diamonds on the slope of […]
Read More..>>Blue Pool Waterfall - Heleleikeoha Falls
Posted on July 21, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Maui, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Blue Pool (also known by its Hawaiian name as Heleleikeoha Falls or Helele’ike’oha Falls as well as Blue Angel Falls) could very well be one of the most scenically located swimming pool waterfalls in the world.
It faces the ocean as it’s sheltered by rocks protecting its picturesque plunge pool from the crashing waves. If […]
Waimea Valley Audubon Park
Posted on July 14, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Oahu, Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
Waimea Valley Audubon Center’s mission is to preserve the botanical, cultural and ecological resources of the prosperous Waimea Valley. It offers visitors various opportunities to discover the valley through elaborate guided tours, educational programs and mountain trails.
Back in 2006, several public and private groups worked together to purchase Waimea Valley Park from a private developer. This […]
