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Hawaii’s Glass-Bottom Boat Tours

Hawaii is known for having some of the best conditions for snorkeling, SCUBA diving and snuba diving. Near my home on the Big Island of Hawaii the waters are crystal clear and the skies are almost always cloud-free. When the conditions are excellent, underwater visibility can reach 120 feet, which, of course, provides unprecedented viewing of coral reefs that teem with bright tropical fish and other colorful marine life. In previous blogs I mentioned how you can take advantage of the many professional snorkeling tours the island has to offer, but what if you would love to look at fish, … Continue reading →

Where to Catch Some Rays Without Breaking the Bank

It’s not every day that you can get round-trip airfare and three nights’ accommodations from the West Coast to Hawaii for less than $900. (For an extra $120 you can get the same deal to paradise from New York.) Because May is typically a slow month for hotels in the “Aloha State” several tour operators are offering outstanding deals to Hawaii. For example, the Keauhou Beach Resort package is being offered for $894 if you are departing from Phoenix, Arizona. The rate includes round-trip airfare to Kona (located on the western side of the Big Island) on U.S. Airways and … Continue reading →

Winter Deals in Paradise

It’s that time of year again… a time when 30-foot swells reach Oahu’s North Shore and dozens of professional surfers hit the water to show off their moves during the “Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.” If you are planning to visit Hawaii in the next month, forget about the dozens of pro wave shredders, you need to concern yourself with the tens of thousands of other tourists who travel to the Hawaiian Islands to watch surfers take on Mother Nature. For those of you who don’t know, the “Vans Triple Crown of Surfing” is celebrating its 25th anniversary this winter … Continue reading →

Old Fashioned Hawaiian Holiday

I know we haven’t even eaten our way through Thanksgiving yet, but it’s no secret most people already have their holiday travel plans set in stone. If you are one of the lucky ones who plan to spend the holidays in paradise you may to add the following traditional Hawaiian Christmas event to your to-do list. This year on the Big Island of Hawaii the H.N. Greenwell Store is set to revive some local holiday customs during a series of special events called “An English Christmas in the Hawaiian Kingdom.” Henry Nicholas (H.N.) built the 1,000-square-foot structure located in Kealakekua … Continue reading →

Unbelievable Hawaiian Cruise Deal

With prices like these even the locals might be tempted to go cruising around the islands. I was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii and spent my childhood watching cruise ships float past my home. And if I still lived there I would absolutely consider taking advantage of the following deal. Right now Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a seven-night cruise, including all meals and port charges, from $599 for select departure dates between November 26 and December 31, 2007. That breaks down to just about $86 per night for accommodations and meals. And considering a comparable … Continue reading →