Go Oahu Card September Savings Sale – Save up to 30%!
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Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Volcano, Hawaii
Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
If you are a flower lover and especially if you are an orchid lover, you will want to plan a stop at the Akatsuka Orchid Gardens in Volcano, Hawaii…that’s the Big Island of Hawaii. And, yes, there is a town called Volcano, which as the name implies is situated adjacent to the Hawaii […]
Discarded Fishing Nets help Hawaii attain its Energy Goal
Transforming Discarded Nets Into Energy
Everyone and anyone who has ever taken a walk along Hawaii’s beautiful shorelines has come across discarded fishing nets washed up by the tides. What many don’t realize is that the vast majority of these nets originate thousands of miles from Hawaii!
Until fairly recently, they have just been an eye sore […]
A Drive Around The Big Island, Part 1
Looking at a map, its easy to think that you can make a leisurely day trip, driving around the Big Island of Hawaii, on Hwy’s 11 and 19 that circles the island. You would be badly mistaken in attempting to do so, unless simply driving is your goal.
8 Facts To Consider When Flying
- 10.12.24
- General, travel tips
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There are some interesting things you may want to think about the next time you fly. Then again, they may be things you don’t really want to think about, if you’re the nervous flyer type.
Recent Travel On United and Hawaiian Airlines
I have just returned from a 2-week vacation to the Big Island. My trip involved three-legs on United Airlines going, a round-trip between Honolulu to Hilo on Hawaiian Airlines, and another 3-leg trip on United Airlines returning back here to North Carolina (RDU). These are some observations of things that got my attention.
United Airlines
I spent […]
U-Pick Lavender on Maui
- 10.11.24
- Maui, Hawaii crops, Maui lavender
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AKL Lavender Farm on Maui is now offering pick your own lavender on most weekends throughout the summer. First available weekend is May 28th and 29th, 2011. Two tours will be offered at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM, each lasting approximately 40 minutes. (Children must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an […]
Jellyfish Awareness…and those pesky Red Ants
Pays to be Aware of Peak Jellyfish Activity Dates
One of the last things anyone would think about when planning a vacation to Hawaii is jellyfish! In particular, Portuguese man-o-war and box jellyfish, who’s stings can be quite painful. So, if you’re the least bit flexible with your vacation dates, you may want to avoid the […]