When it comes to golf, the island of Kauai is number one, and in this blog I will describe all of Kauai’s great golf courses.
Kauai has top-rated courses designed by the world’s most prominent designers, and is also known for having the most spectacular ocean and mountain views to be found anywhere. With temperatures in the 70s and 80s all year around, the golfing conditions on Kauai are excellent.
Soon To Be a Saint, Damien Continues To Inspire People Around the World
On my recent trip to Honolulu I was moved to visit to some historic sites related to Father Damien (Joseph Damien DeVeuster), who is scheduled to become a Saint in October of 2009. I have been very inspired by the good works of Father Damien, and so I decided I would devote the whole day to visiting sites related to his selfless service to the people of Hawaii.
I stayed in a wonderful Oahu condominium right in the heart of Honolulu so I could get a good night’s rest. That evening I read from Gavin Daws’ “Holy Man” book about Father Damien and prepared for the coming day.
The first place I went in the morning was to the Damien statue in Honolulu in front of the State Capitol Building. The statue was sculpted by Marisol Escobar of Venezuela in 1969 and depicts the priest in the throes of the Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) that ravaged his body. Escobar also sculpted another Damien statue that now resides in the National Statuary Hall in Washington D.C.
World’s Best Athletes Gear Up For Premier Triathalon Event
If you like to swim, bike, and run, check out the 2009 Tinman Triathlon on July 26. The competition starts at Queen’s Beach Pier area in Waikīkī and ends at Kapiolani Park.
The Tinman originally began when some friends who wanted to do a triathlon and weren’t professional athletes who could do full time training. They were inspired by the Ironman Triathlon on the Big Island, and wanted to have an event on Oahu that regular athletes could enjoy.
Hilo is a lovely town to visit on your Hawaii vacation with plenty of natural as well as historic attractions. I was reminded of that again last weekend when checked into a great Hilo vacation rental and enjoyed an adventurous two days touring the whole area.
Hilo is located on the northeast side of the Big Island of Hawaii and is the site of a beautiful coastline and bay as well as many natural and historic attractions. Hilo is also a hip college town as the home of the campus of the University of Hawai‘i-Hilo. The town buzzes with student life and there are lots of interesting educational events.
Romantic Locations and Wonderful Wedding Services Abound
The island of Kauai is a great place for weddings. Many companies offer quality wedding services and there are a multitude of romantic wedding locations.
There are also affordable accommodations for small as well as large groups on all areas of the island. Check out our Kauai vacation rentals.
Wedding services offered by Kauai companies include wedding planning, videographers, musicians, vocalists, dancers, drummers, photographers, florals, champagnes, wedding cakes, limousine services, facilities for dressing, hair and makeup, tuxedo rentals, assistance in securing marriage licenses, booking accommodations, witness services, and ceremonies – and anything else you need for the perfect wedding.