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Oahu’s Premier Attractions – See the Best of the Island

April 30, 2009March 6, 2023

To help you on your vacation to the Hawaiian Islands I will describe some of the very best attractions on Oahu which you should be sure to see during your stay. The best way to enjoy your time on Oahu is to stay at a luxurious and conveniently located Oahu Vacation Rental.

Oahu’s premier attraction is Waikiki, a place that includes many famous old hotels, a wide range of shopping opportunities, and beautiful beaches. The Moana Hotel and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel are the two most historic hotels in Waikiki. When the 75-room, four-story Moana Hotel opened in 1901 it became known as the “First Lady of Waikiki,” and was the tallest building in the Hawaiian Islands. Fifteen years later, the hotel added 100 more rooms as well as a seaside courtyard. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is known as the “Pink Palace” and opened in February of 1927, increasing Waikiki’s reputation as an exotic playground for the rich and famous.

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Top Ten Attractions on Maui

April 30, 2009November 18, 2022

If you are visiting Maui there are some places you absolutely must see on this beautiful island, so I have described here what I feel to be the Top Ten Attractions on Maui. I recommend that you enjoy your stay on Maui by staying at a Maui Vacation Rental so after you explore the island all day you can return to your very comfortable accomodation. Here are some of the very best places to see on Maui.

Lahaina – Lahaina is one of the most exciting areas of Maui, and is known not only for its shopping and nightlife but also for its many historic buildings. On Lahaina’s small-boat harbor is the old Pioneer Inn, which is a Lahaina landmark that was built in 1901. Its ambiance harkens to the whaling era in the 1800s, and many prominent guests have stayed there over the years. Next to the Pioneer Inn is Banyan Tree Square, home to the nation’s largest banyan tree, which stands more than 60 feet high and is one of the world’s largest Indian Banyan trees.

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Seven Great Hawaii Events

April 29, 2009July 3, 2023

Here are 7 special Hawaii events you’re sure to enjoy on your vacation. Whether you’re into exercise or eating, one of these events will certainly float your boat.

Oahu Events
These events take place near Hawaii’s capital, Honolulu. For accommodations near these events browse our rentals in Oahu.

1) Tinman Triathalon
The Tinman Triathalon takes place July 19, 2009 at Kapiolani Park. The race consists of a 750-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10-kilometer run. The race starts at Kapiolani Park at 5 a.m. For more information contact Olga at (808) 595-5317.

2) Pan-Pacific Festival – Matsuri in Hawaii
Another exciting upcoming event is the Pan-Pacific Festival – Matsuri in Hawaii which takes place from June 5 to June 7, 2009 in Honolulu. Matsuri in the Hawaiian Islands began in 1980 as a cultural exchange between Japan and Hawaii to facilitate increased interaction between these two cultures. In Japan they call the event Matsuri in Hawaii. The vision is Matsuri as a means to enrich the lives of both participating artists and guest audiences, while also providing Hawaii residents with a rewarding participation in and exposure to traditional Japanese culture.

In 1996, the festival expanded to include groups representing many cultures of the Pacific Rim. In order to recognize this wider focus, the event name was then changed to Pan-Pacific Festival Matsuri in Hawaii.

Events held during the festival include: Kaze (Wind) Festival, Performing Arts Showcase, Pan-Pacific Hoolaulea, Art & Craft Fair, Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival, Performing Arts Showcase, and Pan-Pacific Matsuri Parade.

3) 11th Annual Shinnyo-En Hawaii Lantern Floating Ceremony
The Shinnyo-En Hawaii Lantern Floating Ceremony takes place at Ala Moana Beach Park on May 25, 2009. At sunset on Memorial Day, over 1000 candle-lit lanterns will be cast afloat from the shores of Ala Moana Beach Park by members and friends of Shinnyo-en Hawaii.

The ceremony is called Toro Nagashi, or Lantern Floating, and it is a time honored Buddhist tradition that is practiced throughout Japan to express respect for ancestors and comfort the spirits of the deceased. All are invited to take part in this spiritual event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Pre-activities at 4 p.m. For further information contact Shinnyo-en Hawaii at 947-2814.

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My Amazing Trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

April 28, 2009November 18, 2022

I enjoyed immensely my stay on the Big Island. My base camp for my visit was a Big Island vacation rental. I was stationed very near one of the most amazing places on Earth – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

When I first arrived in the Park I took a drive around Crater Rim Drive, which circles Kilauea’s summit caldera. This road provides a tour of lava tubes, pit craters, sulfur banks, steam vents, and also recent lava flows. Magma is still very near the surface of Kilauea’s summit area, and steam vents are common there just as they are along the rift zones.

Kilauea Iki is a smaller crater found in the summit area. This crater is thought to have formed about the same time that the volcano’s summit collapsed to form the caldera. Kilauea Iki means “Little Kilauea,” and the last time it put on an impressive fire show was in 1959 when fountains of lava erupted to heights of 1,900 feet. These were the highest lava fountains ever recorded in the Hawaiian Islands.

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Top Three Beaches on Oahu

April 23, 2009November 18, 2022

I was visiting Hawaii, staying on Oahu and I decided I would explore all of the beaches of Oahu. I nabbed a great Oahu Vacation Rental and I began my journey. Along the way I compiled a list of what I feel are Oahu’s Top Three Beaches.

The first beach I really like is Maakaha Beach Park, which is great for swimming during the summer months when the water is very gentle. When the surf is small this is also a great place for bodyboarding, providing very long rides. Makaha Beach has full facilities as well as a lifeguard, and I like that it is usually uncrowded on weekdays. Large winter waves can create dangerous conditions including rip currents, so always make sure and check with a lifeguard about water conditions and also the dreaded rip currents.

Makaha Beach is a renowned surfing spot from ancient days, and still today the locals demonstrate their amazing talents on the big waves. Makaha Beach is also the site of the annual Buffalo’s Longboard Contest, a classic surfing contest run by the legendary Buffalo Kaulana.

The Makaha area is also the site of an ancient Hawiian heiau (sacred place of worship) called Kaneaki. This heiau was originally dedicated to Lono, the god of agriculture and fertility, and later became a luakini heiau where human sacrifices were performed.

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