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Inter-Island Competition May Be Evolving

Remember when Hawaiian and Aloha Airlines were the Inter-Island Choices?
Time was that the Hawaiian islands were served by two very competitive airlines; Aloha And Hawaiian Airlines.  A couple of decades ago, Aloha Airlines went out of business, with just Aloha Cargo left to carry the moniker.  In the intervening years, Go Airlines and Island Air […]

Hawaiian Luau

Luau…a Hawaiian-style buffet!
One of the favorite activities for locals and visitors alike is eating and nothing defines Hawaiian food more than a luau!
Hawaii is famous for its “luaus”, a Hawaiian style buffet of foods featuring an imu(pit)-cooked pig.  This “kalua pig” is made by first digging a hole in the ground, approximately 6-7′ across and […]

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 […]

8 Facts To Consider When Flying

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 […]

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 […]

Oahu Public Beach Access

I recently blogged about the times in 2013 when you should be on higher alert to the presence of Portuguese man-o-war and box jellyfish while enjoying the beaches of Hawaii.  And, while I’m on the subject of beaches, I would like to point out a great resource to help both newcomers and kama’ainas alike in […]

Hawaii – First State to Ban Non-biodegradable Plastic Bags!

State-wide Ban of Non-Biodegradable plastic bags
In 2009, Kauai was the first county to pass a law banning non-biodegradable plastic bags at the checkout.  The law went into effect on January 11, 2011.
In 2010, Maui County, which covers Maui, Lanai, and Molokai, passed a plastic bags ban law which went into effect on January 1, 2011.
In […]

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