Archive for the ‘Hawaii’ Category
September 24, 2012
National Coffee Day Freebies McDonald’s Thirsty and craving caffeine? McDonald’s has all the answers. Beginning Sunday, September 23 and running through Saturday, September 29, the fast food chain will be doling out free small cups of Newman’s Own Organics coffee in all participating McDonald’s restaurants. The free week-long coffee giveaway will be in honor of […]
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May 1, 2012
MAY DAY IS LEI DAY in HAWAII…. From the Lei Day Pagentry in the Elementary Schools to the draping of the King Kamehameha statue with leis, Lei Day is a colorful, fragrant day to celebrate life in Hawaii…. From the old time lei makers, on the corner in Waikiki…. to the modern lei stands down Maunakea Street Leis’ […]
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Tags: a beautiful tradition, aloha, draping of the King Kamehameha statue with leis, fresh flower leis, Hawaiian leis, King Kamehameha, Lei Day, Lei Day Pagentry, many reasons to give a lei, many types of leis, Maunakea street leis, May Day is Lei Day, modern lei stands on Maunakea Street, old time lei makers on the corner in Waikiki
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March 8, 2012
On a recent night in Honolulu we were looking for a casual, fun place with ono food. Well CORNER KITCHEN was suggested. I remembered the location as there had always been a restaurant there. Location? On the corner of Kapahulu Avenue and Kanaina Street right across the street from Rainbow Drive-In. For a long time, it was […]
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Tags: Corner Kitchen, good food, great neighborhood, happy hour, Hawaii, Hawaiian Music, Kanaina Street, Kapahulu, Kapahulu Avenue, live music, Moanala, Patti Sato, Rainbow Drive-In, sushi bar, Yelp
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March 7, 2012
Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation, and political intrigue. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalākaua, who built it in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Lili‘uokalani, walked its celebrated halls. […]
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Tags: A King’s Noble Vision, Basement Gallery Exhibits, consecrated, forbidden, gallery exhibits, Guided Tour, Hawaii, Hawaiian Royal Palace, Hawaiian Royalty, Hawaii’s royal heritage, Honolulu, innovation, Iolani Barracks, Iolani Palace, Kapu, King Kalākaua, National Historic Landmark, off-limits, official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, opulence, political intrigue, Queen Lili‘uokalani, sacred, self-guided tour
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March 6, 2012
Our favorite place to stay in Hawaii is… Honu Hale on Waimanalo Beach looking at Rabbit Island… We were returning for my Birthday March 5 About a week before returning to this AMAZING place a little ways down the road at Kaneohe MCBH something else AMAZING was happening. A MARINE, Brandon Morgan, was being welcomed home […]
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Tags: artist, Brandon Morgan, Dalan Wells, Marine Homecoming, Marines kiss, Rabbit Island, waimanalo
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March 2, 2012
On the shore of beautiful Waimanalo Beach is Honu Hale….. A lovely private air conditioned cottage on the beautiful shores of Waimanalo. Step outside to the lanai (deck) and discover the enticing ocean breezes and views to Rabbit Island while you sip your morning coffee. A walk on the pier beckons you to fish, view […]
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Tags: air conditioned cottage, beachfront, enticing ocean breeze, Fully equipped kitchen, Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines, Honu Hale, oahu, private air conditioned cottage, private cottage, Rabbit Island, vrbo, waimanalo, Waimanalo Beach, walk on the pier
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November 18, 2011
SAVE THE DATE!!! MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!!! the 10th ANNUAL WAIKIKI SPAM JAM April 28, 2012 The WAIKIKI SPAM JAM®Festival is a street festival that celebrates the people of Hawaii’s love for SPAM®products a canned meat from Hormel Foods. In Hawaii, you will find SPAM®family of products at all grocery and convenience stores, many restaurants […]
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Tags: Annual Waikiki Spam Jam, Hawaii, Hawaii Food Bank benefit, Hawaiian arts and crafts, Hawaiian lei arrival, Hawaiian lei greeting, Leis of Hawaii, Ohana Hotels, Outrigger Hotels, spam, Spam Chili, spam festival, Spam Katsu, Spam Mac and Cheese, spam musubi, Spam Nachos, Spam Poke, Spam Popsicle, street festival, variety of spam dishes, waikiki, waikiki spam jam, Waikiki Spam Jam Festival, Yelp
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October 29, 2011
HONU HALE http://www.vrbo.com/340734 (808) 398-8248 The pictures on their site are great, and fairly accurate. What they can’t convey, is the feel of the seabreeze on your face, the sound of the crashing waves, and the fragrance and beauty of the flora and fauna As you turn off the highway and down the drive to the beach […]
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Tags: beach cottage, beachfront rental, crazy tree house, Hawaii, Honu Hale, http://www.vrbo.com/340734, Rabbit Island, seabreeze on your face, sound of the crashing waves, vrbo, VRBO 340734, waimanalo, Yelp
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October 28, 2011
The Story of Joe and his Ginger Lei … JOE was first presented with the lei upon arrival… Kaipo and Kamanao of Leis of Hawaii greeted us Showing off at the Car Rental Pick up to the “oos and ahhhss” from tourists and locals alike… “who me?” The next day he’d bring it out to wear […]
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Tags: aloha, cinnamons, ginger lei, Guava Pancakes, Island Leis, Leis Inc., Leis of Hawaii, Mahalo, onolicious, Triple Ginger Lei, waimanalo, Yelp
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October 23, 2011
Wanted to share JOE’S BIRTHDAY GIFT with you… “THE WAIMANALO SUNRISE” basically, waking up with the sound of crashing waves, and waiting to capture a beautiful sunrise…. FIRST… You gotta get up at the crack of dawn, that means it’s still dark…. SECOND… You have to wait for it, patiently… EVEN IF IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY!!! THEN, […]
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Tags: beachfront, Hawaii, vacation rental, VRBO 340734, waimanalo, Waimanalo Sunrise
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