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Video visit to Maui’s Kamaole Beach
With a good bit of North America covered in snow and ice, we could all use some defrosting, right? Here’s a two-minute video of Maui awesomeness that’ll warm you up in a hurry. Hawaii Sunset Video HD: Maui, Kihei, Kamaʻole Beach from Aclara Promotions on Vimeo . (Email subscribers: if this video doesn’t display in your email, click here to access it.) The talented videographer is Christopher Ruffell. Thanks to my friend, Ross Dunn, for bring this video to my attention. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Honolulu Sunset Edition
Friday, November 26, 2010
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was submitted by Erica from Honolulu. She provided this context about her photo, “I took it from my lanai . The sky reminded me of a watercolor painting. So grateful for our view!” It’s a lovely view, indeed, Erica. Thanks for sharing your sunset with us. Happy Aloha Black Friday to you! Will you be shopping today or avoiding shops today? © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Veterans Day Event at Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor
Monday, October 18, 2010
If you need an immediate excuse to go visit Hawaii, then how about going there to celebrate and honor our veterans on Veterans Day this November 11th. If you’re going, you might want to make plans to be at Battleship Missouri Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony. The public is invited aboard the “Mighty Mo” to salute our nation’s veterans, as State of Hawaii Adjutant General Major. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee keynotes the Battleship Missouri Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony on Thursday, November 11th, from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. on the historic ship. Free and open to the public with advance reservations, the ceremony will serve as a tribute to all U.S. veterans who have and continue to selflessly defend our nation and freedom. The event will feature the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, The Sounds of Aloha Chorus, parade of Colors, Echo Taps and a rifle volley salute in honor of those veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. To make reservations, call (808) 455-1600 ext. 222 or visit www.ussmissouri.org . What :
Continue reading...Your Take: Favorite Songs of Hawaii
Thursday, September 30, 2010
A few weeks ago, I asked you for your favorite songs from Hawaii to create the perfect playlist. Well, you really came up with some good ones! Your recommendations ranged from classic Elvis Presley and Don Ho tunes to artists with a Jawaiian-sound (mix of Reggae and Hawaiian styles). The most frequently mentioned artists were Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole, Hawaiian Style Band, John Cruz and Hapa . Whether you’re already a fan of Hawaii’s music or you’re looking for songs to set the mood for your upcoming Hawaii vacation, you’ll find a great collection is this list. Maui Chimes (Here”s a video of Jerry Byrd & Marty Robbins) Little Grass Shack (Here’s a video with the Don Ho version) Hukilau Song by Don Ho Pearly Shells/Tiny Bubbles by Don Ho Hawaiian Wedding Song by Elvis Presley ( YouTube video ) Ku’uipo by Elvis Presley ( YouTube video ) Blue Hawaii by Elvis Presley Rock-a-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley Aloha Oe by Don Ho Honolulu City Lights by Keola & Kapono Beamer ( YouTube video ) I Miss You, My Hawaii (Here’s the Na Leo Pilimehana version ) Kailua-Kona by Ho’aikane E Ala E by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole. Hawaii ’78 by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole White Sandy Beach by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole In This Life by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole Rambler by Ginger Baker Trio ( listen here ) Island Style by John Cruz – ( YouTube video ) Windward Skies by Ten Feet ( YouTube video ) Any song from master slack key guitarist Ledward Ka’apana. Patricia recommended the album Grandmaster Slack Key Guitar I Love Hawaii by Danny Couch Lanikai by Darren Beneitz Hanalei Moon by Dennis Pavao Blue Hawaiian Moonlight by Gabby Pahinui Welina Mai by Blaine Kai Kikau by Blaine Kai Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai by Hapa He’eia by Hapa Manoa In The Rain by Hapa Hawaii 5-O theme by Hapa Live A Little by Hawaiian Style Band Rhythm of the Ocean by Hawaiian Style Band He Po Lani Makamae by Makaha Sons with Robi Kahakalau Ke Ali’i O Na Lani by Robi Kahakalua Ke Kali Nei Au (The Hawaiian Wedding Song) – Makaha Sons Live Aloha by Imua Hawaii Calls ( YouTube ) Let’s Go Around The Island by Elua Kane Aloha by Manao Company This is the Life by Kolohe Kai Tropical Baby by Brothers Cazimero Pokai Bay by Sean Na’auao Fish and Poi by Sean Na’auao Thanks for all your recommendations! I randomly selected winners of the two IZ CDs. Nikki Brown was our facebook winner and Desmond was our blog comment winner. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Your Take: Why You Love Oahu
Monday, August 30, 2010
Windward Oahu is a peaceful contrast to lively Waikiki. A few weeks ago, I asked the Go Visit Hawaii facebook community why they like Oahu. As I read each comment, I must have been nodding my head in agreement. I also felt the urge to book a ticket to Oahu ASAP. That’s just a warning for you before you start reading them. From your thoughts on Oahu, I think we can all agree that there’s bunches to love about Oahu. Bunches! The community’s responses were too good not to share, so here’s a sampling: Clarice says, “My memories of Oahu span 35 years beginning with a second honeymoon on a “zero” budget. We stayed in a wonderful inn blocks from the beach for $7 a day and lived on Guava juice and plate lunches. On later trips we stayed at more upscale hotels, including Hilton Hawaiian Village but it was always the magic of the beach , the joy and hospitality of the people and diversity of the island –from surfing on the North Shore to the cultural center and rides over the Pali –that kept us coming back. Quite simply, there is no place on earth that feels as rich with happiness and spiritual awe as Oahu .” Folks who haven’t experienced Oahu yet, already love it. Steve shared this: “I love Oahu because it’s always been my and my wife’s dream to go . We always look at the travel books and online and imagine how great it is. Now we are planning to go next year for our 30th anniversary so we can experience it finally for ourselves.” Jennifer is also planning her Oahu visit next year. She says, “I can’t wait to visit Oahu next April –I’m already in love with the island – it’s blend of historical and modern , glorious beaches and pali, and warmth of spirit and sky —-April can’t come soon enough” Even our taste buds love Oahu. Janet tells us. “I love Oahu because of the North Shore waves in winter and Teds Bakery !” Waikiki lights up with romance after the sunset. Tom also reminds us of the tasty Oahu treats and more. “Great place to visit all around! Wonderful beaches, great restaurants, shrimp @ Giovannis on the North Shore, Haleiwa Shave Ice and good shopping too!” Aloha Kilikina explains that she lives in two states simultaneously. “ My heart lives on Oahu … my body just resides in Pennsylvania. I believe that Oahu is the most understated of the Hawaiian Islands. So many people will “skip” over this beautiful island when visiting. They say “Oh, it’s like a city, it’s too crowded!” And I tell them; to compare the whole island of Oahu to Waikiki and/or Honolulu is like comparing the entire state of New York to just the City. It’s not fair to do so. Oahu has it all. It has the nightlife , the shopping and people-watching of a busy beach resort area … but a quick drive to the windward coast will offer you vistas to take your breath away . Oahu offers some of the best swimmable beaches the islands have to offer . I’ve been going to Oahu for about 20 years now… and I still haven’t seen or done it all. Oahu is home to me. Teresa reminds us that life is short and that Oahu will make you fall in love. “From the time i was a child i always wanted to go to OAHU. As our 20th anniv. approached they thought i had breast cancer. After 3 months they determined it was not. So , I emptied my change bottle and booked a 8 day 7 night trip to OAHU, best trip ever taken. Fell in love twice on that trip , first fell in love with my husband all over again , then the Beautiful Paradise Island of OAHU . It felt like we had arrived home at last there!!!!!” By the way, Teresa was the randomly selected winner of the framed print giveaway . Susie describes how Oahu suits so many. “ Oahu has action, it has tranquility, it has whatever you want in a lush tropical setting . There is a feeling there hard to describe, but understood by everyone that goes there. I cried when I left after my first trip there.” I bet Susie isn’t the only person who has cried when leaving Oahu. A hike to Manoa Falls is a fun Oahu adventure. I think Nicole succinctly summed up Oahu with her comment. “ ANYONE can find something for them on Oahu . It has everything: beaches , a big city , the country , gorgeous scenery and did I mention the beaches.” I hope you enjoyed reading these thoughts on why Oahu is so lovable. If you didn’t have a chance to share your love of Oahu earlier, please comment. The more the merrier. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset Times Two Edition
Friday, August 6, 2010
I’ve entitled this Aloha Friday photo as “Sunset Times Two” because it’s a photo of sunset from Sunset Beach on Oahu. This colorful photo comes to us from my friend Dave who lives in Oahu. I’m pretty sure if you take a moment to enjoy this photo, you might feel the warmth of those waning sun rays and hear the sound of the surf. Try it. You’ll like it! Mahalo nui, Dave! < a href="http://www.obrhi.com/hawaii/"> © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset Sail Edition
Friday, July 23, 2010
We have Julie Root to thank for today’s photo. She took this sunset photo near the Marriott Waikoloa on the Big Island. Julie’s photo definitely says Aloha Friday to me. So, let’s pause and enjoy it as we sail off into the weekend. Happy Aloha Friday! We’re on facebook! Please click here to join us. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...New High Definition Waikiki Webcam
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Watch outrigger canoe paddlers muscle through the Waikiki surf. Whether you’re heading to Waikiki, just got back, or day-dreaming of watching that blue surf gently roll to the golden sand beaches of Waikiki – you’ll be captured by this new high definition Waikiki webcam provided by the nice folks at Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii . What sets this Waikiki webcam apart from others is that it’s in high definition and offers a unique perspective from atop the fifteen-story, oceanfront Diamond Head Beach Hotel & Residence . From that position, the webcam offers 180-degree vantage point for the HD Surf & Sunset Camera that has been pre-set with 18 top surf spots, swimming locales and coastal view planes for viewers to choose. Use of the HD Surf & Sunset Camera and viewing of its images over the web is free to the general public. One of the most impressive features however is the ability for the web user to take control of the HD Surf & Sunset Camera to freely pan, zoom-in and zoom-out, and change viewing points of the device. Due to the HD surf camera’s high-quality 1080p video capturing capabilities, images are crisp, colorful and quite impressive when viewed on a personal computer – especially with a high-speed internet connection. To take control of the camera, viewers are put into waiting queues. Once a user receives control, they have a two-minute time span to control the device via the on-screen control tabs. What’s cool is that an advanced zooming feature has been added to the control panel allowing a user to use their mouse pointer to draw a box around a particular object or image area to immediately zoom into a desired location on the screen. As a user waits in a queue, they can view the live video stream as it takes place. At some nearby locales to the Diamond Head Beach Hotel & Residences, you can zoom directly into the water to see close-up and amazing surfing action, ocean events and beach activity. At other long-distance locations, you can see impressive crescent views of Waikiki Beach (as far as the Hilton Hawaiian Village) and coastal images as far as Honolulu Harbor to Ewa. Some of the popular pre-set viewing points include: B one Yards Surf Spot Castles Surf Spot Old Mans Surf Spot Publics Surf Spot Rice Bowls Surf Spot Suicides Surf Spot Tonggs Surf Spot Diamond Head Ocean Vista Hawaiian Sunset Coastal View Waikiki Beach Close-Up Waikiki Beach Wide Shot Fireworks Waikiki (evening fireworks on Friday nights and special holidays) Aside from all of the surf and ocean activity, web viewers can also see some impressive evening activities when the camera goes into its evening grayscale mode – especially on Friday nights as the Hilton Hawaiian Village presents its evening fireworks extravaganza . On New Years Eve and July 4th holidays, you’ll be able to watch the fireworks from the convenience of your computer. For more information and to view Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii’s HD Surf & Sunset Camera, visit www.OBRHI.com . © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Relaxing Music – Soothing Pachelbel Canon in D at Sunset + ocean sounds
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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Continue reading...HQ Caribbean Ocean Waves 6 sunset with ocean sounds Relaxation Meditation Video
Monday, June 28, 2010
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