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Kealakekua Hawaii – A Song-Inspired Beauty
Have you heard that perky song that goes “Take me back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii”? In case the song isn’t ringing a bell yet, take a look at this link to a YouTube video with the Joni James version of the song. Capt. Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay Have you ever wondered where is this song-inspired place called Kealakekua, Hawaii? Well, it’s a small town south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. See this link to a Google Map indicating Kealakekua . Kealakekua has an elevation of just over 1400 feet above sea-level (per Wikipedia ), but it is rather close to the Pacific Ocean. So, picture it as an elevated, hill-side town in the shadow of Mauna Loa. Another claim to fame for this Hawaiian town is the nearby Kealakekua Bay that’s well worth your time to visit on your Hawaii vacation. It’s a beautiful bay that’s full of history. It’s also one of the top snorkeling spots in Hawaii. See my post on planning a visit to Kealakekua Bay . © 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...50 Facts About Hawaii
Monday, August 2, 2010
This time last year, I was knee-deep into a Hawaii fact finding mission. To celebrate Hawaii’s 50th anniversary as the 50th US state, I published 50 interesting facts about the Aloha State. It was a fun learning experience. Since it’s a year later, and we could all use a refresher, I took the time to gather all 50 facts into one convenient spot. So, study these today as there will be a pop quiz tomorrow. 1: The First Commercial Flights To Hawaii 2: When the Flag with the 50th Star First Flew 3: Hawaii Time 4: Hawaii’s Population Ranks 42nd In the US 5: Hawaii’s Diverse Population 6: Hawaii Has 5 Counties 7: Is Hawaii the Smallest State? 8: Hawaii’s Fishes Are Unique 9: The First Seeds of Hawaii’s Statehood 10: Hawaii’s State Flag 11: Hawaii’s Diverse Climates 12: Hawaii is Home to the World’s Tallest Mountains 13: The Dance Developed in Hawaii 14: Another Name for the Hawaiian Islands 15: No Billboards in the 50th State 16: Island Nicknames 17: Hawaii is Home to the Smallest US County 18: How Big is Hawaii’s Big Island? 19: Hawaii Loves Spam 20: The Hawaiian Alphabet 21: Hawaii’s Northwestern & Southeastern Islands 22: Hawaii Was First United Under King Kamehameha 23: Hawaii’s Average Water Temperature 24: Hawaii’s Endemic Happy Face Spider 25: America’s Only Royal Residence 26: Hawaii’s State Flower 27: Historic Pacific Cable Speeds Communication To/From Hawaii 28: How Many People Visit Hawaii Each Year? 29: Hawaii is Home to the Earth’s Wettest Spot 30: Where WW II Began & Ended in the Same Spot 31: Ka Lae is Hawaii’s & the US’s Southernmost Point 32: Hawaii’s State Capitol Building 33. The Paniolo, Hawaii’s Cowboy 34: Hawaii Daylight Hours Don’t Vary Much 35: Hawaii’s State Bird, the Nene 36: Kauai’s Historic Kilauea Point 37: World’s Tallest Sea Cliffs 38: Hawaii Really IS Far Away From It All 39: Hawaii Grows Goodness 40: Hawaii’s Total Coastline 41: Hawaii’s State Fish 42: Hawaii’s Beaches Are Free 43: Unique Guitar Sounds Invented in Hawaii 44: Hawaii Is a Hotbed for Astronomy 45: Hawaii Is Home to the World’s Most Active Volcano 46: Hawaii Offers a Warm Welcome Year-Round 47: No Scary Snakes In Hawaii 48: Hawaii Holidays 49: Hawaii’s Winter Guests – Humpback Whales 50: Hawaii’s State Motto Okay, there’s not really going to be a pop quiz. © 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...Na Pali Snorkel Sail with Captain Andy’s
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Capt Andy’s tagline is “Nobody has more fun!” Well, count me in as a believer. We had a blast on their Na Pali Snorkel Adventure . What made the trip so much fun? Our captain, Captain Trent, kept us entertained and laughing most of the way. Have you ever been to a comedy show and laughed so many times you lost count, but when the show was over, you couldn’t remember a single joke? That’s what it was like being on a Capt. Andy’s adventure with Captain Trent at the helm. Capt. Trent at the helm. On previous visits to Kauai , we took an afternoon Na Pali Coast sail , so we wanted to compare that experience to the morning sail plus get an idea of the quality of snorkeling off the coast. Well, we got to experience one of those objectives. I’ll explain more in a minute. Our excursion started bright and early with a 7:15am check in at the Port Allen Marina Center in Ele’ele. (See Google Map of this area .) Luckily, the check in office/shop offered free coffee to help wake us up. From the shop, we were lead to the catamaran by our captain. Once we were on board, we given a safety briefing and then we were off on our adventure. After we moved beyond Port Allen Harbor, a continental breakfast was served. As we headed towards the Na Pali Coast, we enjoyed seeing dolphins. Though it was the official end of humpback whale watching season, we still saw some whales. Just one of the many intriguing cliff views of the Na Pali Coast. As we approached the cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, the ooo’s and aah’s began. It doesn’t matter how many times we’ve seen that coast, the scenery still catches us off guard each time. Captain Trent knew the coast very well and was able to angle the catamaran in close for the cliffs for excellent views of waterfalls, sea caves, and lava arches. We had never been that close to the cliffs from the water and it was fantastic! With our sailing adventure being at the beginning of May, we still experienced what locals would call “Winter” surf. That meant that the surf was rocky at times, and well, the crew wasn’t able to find a safe snorkeling spot. So, darn it, we’ll just have to go back on another tour to experience some Na Pali Coast snorkeling – with twisted arms, of course. As we searched for smooth water, we were able to sail away from the coast which allowed us a broader, “bigger picture” view of the coast. Once we found a smooth patch of water, a make-your-own-deli-sandwich lunch was served. The sails were raised and we enjoyed the peaceful ride and view of the coast. Na Pali Coast In total, the sailing adventure lasted 5.5 hours. Despite the the fact that we couldn’t snorkel, we still enjoyed our time. Here’s what to know when you go: The cost of the tour is $139 for adults and $99 for children. Book online 7 days (or more) before you go and receive a $10 web discount and a a free t-shirt. This discount is currently shown on this page . Wear a swimsuit and cover up. Bring sunscreen, towel, hat or visor, and sunglasses. Take proper precautions if you are prone to motion sickness. Only one kid on our trip got motion sickness at the end of our rocky ride and I think it was because he napped the entire time. Be flexible in your expectations. As we experienced, sometimes the surf doesn’t allow you to snorkel. We also experienced a mixture of clouds, rain, and sun. If possible ask to be on one of Captain Trent’s excursions. I’m not sure how the other captains compare, but we know Captain Trent was great. Have you been on one of Capt. Andy’s sailing or rafting adventures? How was your experience? © 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...Lost Coast Music – It’s The Time of the Year
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Christmas song brought to you by the sweet sounds of Laga Savea, Kiwini, Siaosi, & J Boog of Lost Coast Music. Happy Holidays! Goto www.lostcoastsound.com to download this video to your iPod, PSP, and/or Mobile phone. FREE!
Continue reading...A Long Time Ago: Reflections on Brown’s Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice
Thursday, June 24, 2010
James Campbell, Associate Professor of American Civilization, Africana Studies and History, who chaired the Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice, discusses the committees findings and entertains questions, comments, criticisms, and suggestions about its work. The committee was charged to investigate the Universitys historical relationship to slavery and the slave trade and to organize public programs [...]
Continue reading...Just sayin’ — There’s more to Hawaii than just Oahu
Saturday, June 12, 2010
OK, I will admit it right up front. I am a haole. A malihini. A wahine. But in some ways, I see myself as the King Kamehameha of the Hawaii media. My aim since I started this blog in 2008 has been to unite the islands. To remind that Oahu-centric state government and that Oahu-centric media that there are, at last count, at least eight separate islands making up the state of Hawaii. I’ve been accused of just using feeds to create All Hawaii News. Not true. Day in and day out, I read all the news from all the islands and then carefully – as a blogger later to the scene calls it – “hand-curate” each news item, arranged in, I hope, a readable format. I want All Hawaii News to be just that – all of the state news, no matter where it comes from. I’ve also added a feed, “What they’re saying about Hawaii,” to capture the latest national and international take on our state. That must have been a good idea, too, if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I now reside on Kamehameha’s original island, Hawaii Island. But my three years on Oahu showed me time and again that those islands formerly known as “outer islands,” and now known by the friendlier, but no less alienating, moniker of “neighbor islands,” are still but an afterthought most of the time. A source of food , yes. And soon, a source of electricity . A nice spot for a day-trip or vacation away from Honolulu, where the real action is. Just consider the snotty editorial from the Honolulu Advertiser, when it was in that kick-the-dog mood of its last days in existence. And why worry about those neighbor islands? Oahu comprises 70 percent of the population of Hawaii . A healthy chunk, but not the end-all and be-all of all that is Hawaii. Are you listening, gubernatorial candidates? Our percentage can make or break your career. But still that perception persists. Honolulu is where it’s at, the rest of the islands be damned. Even in the media, to work at one of the numerous daily papers on the neighbor islands is like being in the farm leagues. Maybe you can hope for something bigger, better, in the big city. Even I, at the point of my career where I’ve been that, done that, I hear it that I am somehow to aspire to a job in Honolulu, that city I left not that long ago. But, there are all kinds of successful careers. I deliberately moved from covering state government for the 4th largest state in the nation to state government for the 50th largest. I then, not so deliberately, but it turns out no less happily, moved to the little Big Island to cover local government on a smaller scale. Turns out, it’s all the same thing. But enough about me. Back to our islands. Back to how we’ve somehow become the Rodney Dangerfield of the state. No respect, no respect. Even the latest tempest in the Honolulu media has brought that disrespect to mind. Ten years ago, when the Honolulu Star-Bulletin threatened to fold, we heard , “How sad for Hawaii to have only one daily newspaper and one editorial viewpoint.” We’re hearing that same tune again about the buy-out of the Honolulu Advertiser and the new merged product, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Only one voice for Hawaii. Who are we kidding? Every major island in this state has at least one, and in some cases, two, daily newspapers. All islands also have at least one weekly and/or alternate newspaper. And then, there are the zillion bloggers on each island, each with their particular take on government and their well-thought-out or not-so-well-thought-out opinions as well. But enough about them too. Because, it’s all good. No matter which island it is, lucky we live Hawaii. Just sayin’
Continue reading...Jack Johnson – Wasting Time (Acoustic)
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Jack Johnson is from Hawaii. Here is a video from his 2003 album called “On And On”.
Continue reading...Foodie & LOST Fans: Mark Your Calendar for “Dinner: Impossible”
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Chef Robert Irvine of the Food Network’s Dinner Impossible takes his cooking challenge show to the island of Oahu to cook for the cast and crew of the hit ABC series LOST . Here’s the teaser about this episode: Chef Robert Irvine of Dinner Impossible Robert is “stranded” on the deserted LOST location set of Papailoa Beach in Haleiwa. Using food found on the beach and minimal cooking supplies, and with the help of Executive Chef Jon Matsubara of The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Robert must figure out a way to quickly create a delicious meal for 90 hungry Hollywood types before his time runs out. Will Robert’s creativity be enough for him to succeed on his LOST Hawaii mission? So, mark your calendar or set your DVR to catch his show on May 19th. Here’s the skinny: WHAT Dinner: Impossible – “Robert’s LOST Mission” WHEN May 19, 2010 – Food Network – Check your local TV listings. WHO Chef Robert Irvine, Dinner: Impossible (Food Network) Executive Chef Jon Matsubara, The Royal Hawaiian Hotel © 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...Postcards from Kauai
Thursday, May 13, 2010
[Please allow me this moment to brag on Andy.] As you probably know, my husband, Andy, takes almost all of the photos for Go Visit Hawaii. Though he’s not a full-time photographer, I must say that his photography skills are really quite good and improving all the time. Andy has just uploaded hundreds of new photos from our recent trip to Kauai . I just wanted to highlight some of my favorites in the hopes that you’ll also enjoy them. View of Poipu Beach from the Sheraton Kauai Resort Kealia Beach on East Shore Allerton Garden at National Tropical Botanical Garden A View of the Na Pali Coast from the Kalalau Trail Hanalei © 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 From Poipu Beach in Kauai
Monday, May 3, 2010
The view from our dinner table at The Beach House Restaurant in Poipu Kauai Andy and I have been visiting Kauai for the past nine days and now we’re heading back ho North Carolina. It’s been a great trip and we’ve gathered lots of new information to share with you. We spent most of our time in Poipu, which is an area of Kauai that we’ve previously not explored in great detail. We feel like we know it very well and look forward to sharing more about this fantastic Kauai destination. A hui hou! © 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 .
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