When I was recently staying on Kauai in my Kauai Vacation Rental I went out to see a musical show and was astounded at the wonderful style of music I saw that night. The music is known as Slack Key Guitar, and it is known in Hawaiian as ki hoalu (ki means “key” or “pitch,”… Continue reading Beautiful Sounds of the Islands – Slack Key Guitar
During my last stay on Oahu I stayed at an Oahu Hotel and ate out at some extremely wonderful restaurants that were serving such delicious food that I wanted to learn more about it. Well, it turns out that the food that was being served was known as Hawaii Regional Cuisine, and this type of… Continue reading Wonderful Recipes and Amazing Food – Hawaii Regional Cuisine
When I first planned my trip to the Hawaiian Islands by getting the very best Oahu Vacation Information I made arrangements for a wonderful trip, though at the time I really wasn’t so much interested in surfing. Then when I began to travel around Oahu I began to see surfers everywhere! I saw surfboards on… Continue reading The Sport of Surfing in the Hawaiian Islands
The other day when I was sitting on the lanai of my Oahu Vacation Rental looking over the beautiful blue ocean I started thinking about these amazing Hawaiian Islands and how each one is so different. I also was thinking about how each of these islands has an Island Nickname that helps to describe how… Continue reading The Hawaiian Islands – Their Nicknames and a Quick Overview
As I gaze over Waikiki from my Oahu Vacation Rental and see the surf instructors below I think back to the early days of Waikiki when the tradition of the Waikiki Beachboys began. From the 1920s to the 1950s, a group of water sports instructors working on the beaches fronting the Moana and Royal Hawaiian… Continue reading The Waikiki Beachboys and the Aloha Spirit
Recently when I was visiting Oahu and staying in an absolutely wonderful Kailua Vacation Rental and still immersed in the wonderful fragrance of the plumeria lei I had been given at the airport, I decide I wanted to learn more about the Hawaiian lei, such a wonderful tradition that made me feel so welcome upon… Continue reading The Hawaiian Lei – A Celebration of Island Flowers
When you think about famous people of the Hawaiian Islands one of the first names that comes to mind is Duke Kahanamoku, also known as “The Duke.” I am thinking of The Duke now as I sit in my wonderful Oahu Hotel overlooking the beaches of Waikiki where the Duke once surfed the ocean waves.… Continue reading Duke Kahanamoku – One of the Most Famous People of Hawaii
When you travel in Hawaii, perhaps staying at Big Island Condo or a KauaiN Vacation Rental, you will likely see the Hawaii State Flag flying over homes and buildings. The Hawaiian flag design is also seen on everything from t-shirts to bumper stickers displaying “Hawaiian pride.” Hawaiian Flag Meaning The Hawaiian flag features red, white,… Continue reading The Hawaiian Flag – How Did the Hawaii State Flag Come To Be and What Does It Mean
Of all the movies that have been filmed on Kauai, some of the most memorable were those starring John Wayne, Elvis Presley, and Frank Sinatra. I think of this as I sit in my Kauai Condo and gaze out over the beauty of the Garden Island. John Wayne was Hollywood’s most popular star when he… Continue reading Movies on Kauai—John Wayne, Elvis Presley, and Frank Sinatra
If you come to Oahu, then one of the most meaningful attractions you could possibly visit is the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. On my recent visit to the Hawaiian Islands, just as soon as I checked into my Oahu Hotel I headed out for a visit to this revered site. The memorial honors… Continue reading The U.S.S. Arizona Memorial – One of Hawaii’s Most Meaningful Visitor Attractions
