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Kauai: Flights, 5 nights, $50 credit and surfing lessons

Island Tips — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:51:16 +0000

Traveling to Hawaii is one of those things on everyone’s check list. You think to save it for a honeymoon, or for a rainy day when you happen to have a few thousand dollars to spend. Now, Hawaii is within reach, and won’t cost you…

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Touring Kauai’s Allerton Gardens

Island Tips — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:00:23 +0000

We’ve been making a pleasant habit of visiting botanical gardens in Hawaii. So on our recent visit to Kauai , we planned a visit to Allerton Gardens in the Lawai Valley in Poipu. This Allerton Home is Snuggled By Tropical Plants Allerton Gardens are managed by the National Tropical Botanical Garden. From their website, they describe…

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Matt’s Tales of the South Pacific

Island Tips — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:24:37 +0000

When I was fourteen I read both Hawaii and Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener. His elegant and engaging prose immediately drew me in and from that moment onwards it has been a lifelong dream to visit these magical islands. Finally, after twenty…

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Winner Announced for Luxury Trip to Hawaii

Island Tips — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:24:16 +0000

Winner of “Create a Trip on TravelMuse, Win your perfect moment in Hawaii” is announced.

Lost, But Not Forgotten: Amelia Earhart in Hawaii

Island Tips — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:23:32 +0000

She was an aviation pioneer. An author. The first woman to ever fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. And then she disappeared without a trace at the age of 41. Amelia Earhart is without a doubt one of America’s…

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Green Car Coming To Hawaii

Island Tips — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:09:45 +0000

2011 100% Electric CODA Sedan. American company CODA Automotive has announced its 2011 100% Electric CODA Sedan will be available in Hawaii. The California-based company designs, manufactures and sells all-electric vehicles and battery systems for transportation and utility related applications. In late 2010, it anticipates …

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The Perfect Family Vacation Day in Kauai, Hawaii with Teens

Island Tips — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:07:19 +0000

Kauai is Hawaii’s “Island of Discovery.” Discover action and adventure with the family, combining the best this paradise island has to offer.

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New Disney video counts down to opening of Aulani resort in Hawaii

Island Tips — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:49:05 +0000

I am loving this timelapse video of a sand sculpture in Ko Olina, Hawaii. I was made to celebrate a milestone — one year until the opening of Aulani, Disney’s new Hawaiian resort. Disney is taking reservations for Aulani’s opening on Aug. 29, 2011. New Disney video …

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Botswana: A Safari on the Okavango Delta

Island Tips — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:18:55 +0000

Hawaiians welcome guests by placing a lei around their neck. In St. John, a Caribbean cocktail is offered as a warm welcome to the island. Upon landing on the airstrip in the Okavango Delta of Botswana, my travel partner and I received a one-of-a-kind welcome from true local natives…

Aloha Friday Photo: Nakalele Blowhole Edition

Island Tips — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:04:15 +0000

Today’s Aloha Friday Photo is of Maui’s Nakalele Blowhole bursting in action. You’ll find the (~1.5 mile) trailhead that leads to this blowhole near mile marker 38 off highway 30 (Honoapiilani Highway) in northwest Maui. Simona Deidda submitted this nice shot that she captured while…

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