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Island Hopping in Hawaii

Mother Nature has not entered 2008 peacefully. As I write this my aunt and uncle in Lake Tahoe, California are dealing with blizzard-like conditions. Meanwhile, in Miami, Florida residents there are dealing with record low temperatures the likes of which they haven’t seen in more than five years. And here in the Midwest portion of the United States we are under severe fog alerts. (The fog is so thick here I can’t see the end of the driveway.) With all this inclement weather who wouldn’t want to escape to the always balmy and beautiful Hawaii? If the rotten weather has … Continue reading →

Hot Hawaiian Travel Deals For Couples

We are on the cusp of the summer wedding season and the timing is not being lost on those in the travel industry. Hawaii, known as one of the world’s top wedding destinations, is offering some spectacular deals for couples in love. What’s nice about these specials is that you don’t necessarily have to be a “newlywed” to take advantage of them. Resorts are offering deals to couples traveling to the “Aloha State” on their second, third, fourth, or twenty-second honeymoon. As long as you are with someone you love you can rake in the savings. On the “Garden Isle” … Continue reading →

Unique Ways To See Hawaii

In previous blogs I provided you with information on how to get to Hawaii. I’ve told you when to visit, where to visit, and how much it’ll set you back. If you think I’ve exhausted all of my Hawaii-related blog topics—think again. During my last visit home my brother asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I hesitated for a while, but then told him that there was one thing I have always wanted to do—parasail. He agreed during my next trip home he would take me parasailing for my birthday. That gift got me thinking about the unique … Continue reading →

Music News: Elvis in Hawaii and Justin’s New Partner

ELVIS IN HAWAII Elvis fans will soon have another reason to visit Hawaii. Plans are in the works to immortalize the star of “Blue Hawaii” in bronze at the site of his historic 1973 concert “Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii.” According to a Honolulu newspaper, a life-sized bronze statute of the King wearing his signature flare-legged pants and big-collared, bejeweled shirt will be unveiled in July outside the Neal Blaisdell Center (the site of his Hawaii concert) a few blocks from downtown Honolulu. The project is a joint effort between TV Land and the city and county of Honolulu as a … Continue reading →

A Unique Two-Wheeled Tour

Don’t let the title fool you—this blog isn’t about bicycle tours, rather it will detail ways you can experience military-based technology on two wheels. I’m referring to the Segway Human Transporter. I introduced (or re-introduced) you to it in my previous blog… so now that you know what they are. Here’s some information on how you can spend some time on one without shelling out $5,000 (the amount it retails for) to do so. In California you can take a Segway tour of celebrity homes in Beverly Hills. Likewise you can see the city lights of Atlanta; the incredible skyline … Continue reading →

Hawaii–Visiting the Big Island’s Best Waterfalls

When you hear people say that Hawaii is “a nature lover’s paradise” don’t think of it as hyperbole. Each island is home to unique geologic wonders. I was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, home to the state’s only active volcano and a place where you can ski (the peaks of Mauna Kea) and scuba in the same day. But, a slightly less taxing activity is a trip to the Big Island’s most spectacular waterfalls. Akaka Falls and Kahuna Falls Bring your camera when you visit Akaka and Kahuna Falls. Both are located in Akaka Falls State … Continue reading →

Seasonal Parent-Child Bonding on the Cheap

A winter storm watch has been issued for my neck of the woods.  Meteorologists are predicting nearly eight inches of the white stuff will fall in less than 24 hours.  As a parent, who was born and raised in Hawaii, and despises the snow and cold, I am really not looking forward to dealing with icy roads and below freezing temperatures.  Still, my kid is a Wisconsinite, so I have to do what any good mother would do—suck it up. Sacrifice; it’s the hallmark of good parenting, right? Winter presents a unique challenge for many parents.  Some days, Mother Nature’s … Continue reading →

Save on a Trip to Paradise

From mid-September through mid-November you can score some of the cheapest airfare to Hawaii. What’s more, once you arrive in paradise, you can scoop up spectacular fall rates on hotels and rental cars as well. The Aloha State has something for everyone, from breathtaking beaches and active volcanoes to stunning waterfalls and dozens of award-winning golf courses. Hawaii is also home to some of the world’s best outdoor adventures, including year-round paragliding, windsurfing and snorkeling. Unlike most of the continental United States, Hawaii does not experience major temperature fluctuations in the fall. That means you can enjoy incredible weather and … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: Saving Money Down South

Who says you have to jet off to Mexico, Hawaii or the Caribbean to enjoy a sizzling summer vacation? If you want to spend less but get more out of your next family trip consider heading to the Southern portion of the U.S. That’s where you’ll find some hot deals on cool family-friendly events. Take a look: ATHENS, GEORGIA It’s probably best known as the hometown of the mega-popular band R.E.M. and this summer the city of Athens, Georgia is rolling out the red carpet for music-loving families. From June 18-22, 2008, the historic downtown area will host the 12th … Continue reading →

Jammin’ Jamaica

The expedited delivery of the government’s economic stimulus package checks to working Americans has prompted several tour groups to unveil new deals to sunny locales. Tour operators are no doubt trying to lure sun worshippers to spend some of Uncle Sam’s dollars on fabulous trips to resorts bordered by cobalt blue waters and powder soft sand beaches. If you are looking for a way to spend your newly acquired cash and catch a tan for an unbeatable price you might consider this budget saver to Jamaica: For $839 per person (plus $100 in taxes) you will receive round-trip airfare from … Continue reading →