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Review: Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island

Island Tips — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:15:19 +0000

Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island is a massive resort. How big is it? The resort sprawls over 62 beautiful oceanfront acres. That’s big! Some folks describe the Hilton Waikoloa Village as Disney-esque with the …

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Review: Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island

Review: Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island

Island Tips — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:15:19 +0000

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Off the Road to Hana at Keanae Peninsula

Island Tips — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:55:18 +0000

A short drive to Keanae Peninsula is definitely worth the diversion off the Road to Hana . The paved drive down to this peninsula leads you to the ocean’s edge for amazing views of the Hana coast. You’ll find the turn to Keanae Peninsula on the ocean ( makai ) side of…

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Off the Road to Hana at Keanae Peninsula

Hawaiian Vanilla Farm Tour & Lunch

Island Tips — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:05:51 +0000

Vanilla (orchid) growing on a hapu'u fern Vanilla has the reputation for being, well, somewhat bland, but did you know that vanilla is quite a fascinating plant? Vanilla is actually an orchid that only blooms for one day. If the orchid is to produce a vanilla bean, it must very…

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Hawaiian Vanilla Farm Tour & Lunch

Aloha Friday Photo: Banzai Pipeline

Island Tips — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:41:35 +0000

Mahalo to Lisa Eichinger for sharing her photo of Ehukai Beach Park . This North Shore Oahu spot is where the famous Banzai Pipeline surfing spot is. For such a popular beach park, notice how pristine and peaceful this beach looks. Lisa definitely found a beautiful scene to share with us. We’re …

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Aloha Friday Photo: Banzai Pipeline

Big Changes Coming for USS Arizona Memorial Ticketing

Island Tips — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:25:18 +0000

Coming soon, visitors will be able to book USS Arizona Memorial tickets in advance. This change could significantly reduce visitor wait times and help you make the most of your Oahu vacation time. Tickets will still be available on a first come, first served basis…

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Big Changes Coming for USS Arizona Memorial Ticketing

Taking a Historical Sunset Cruise on the Kona Coast with Body Glove Hawaii

Island Tips — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:32:20 +0000

Body Glove Hawaii offers a very nice historical sunset dinner cruise that we had a chance to enjoy on our recent visit to Hawaii’s Big Island. The dinner, entertainment and sunset was very good, but what I especially enjoyed was learning the …

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Taking a Historical Sunset Cruise on the Kona Coast with Body Glove Hawaii

Celebrating 2 Years of Aloha Friday Photos

Island Tips — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:08:49 +0000

Aloha Friday Photo shared by Dave on October 22, 2010 Today marks our second year of Aloha Friday Photos on Go Visit Hawaii. Can you believe it? It’s my honor and pleasure to share your Hawaii vacation photos each Friday. You capture great photos, but more than that, you also share your memories …

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Celebrating 2 Years of Aloha Friday Photos

Aloha Friday Photo: Black Sand Beach Near Hana

Island Tips — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:38:46 +0000

Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Kathy Riffey of Baltimore, Maryland. She took this photo near Hana on Maui. The detail of this scene really captures my attention. There’s the swirling ocean waves pounding against the eroded lava rocks. Though the black …

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Aloha Friday Photo: Black Sand Beach Near Hana

Aloha Friday Photo: Kaanapali Aerial Edition

Island Tips — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:02:39 +0000

Kris from Illinois sent in today’s Aloha Friday Photo. Kris took this photo while he was at the Maui Photo Festival last August. More specifically, he was on a photo session in a doors-off helicopter tour. This photo gives a great aerial view of Kaanapali …

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Aloha Friday Photo: Kaanapali Aerial Edition