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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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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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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Though we’re right smack dab in the middle of Winter, let’s take a seat in this sunny chairadise at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on Hawaii’s Big Island. Who’s the lucky person you’d have sitting beside of you? We’re on facebook! Please click here to join us. © Go Visit Hawaii &#...
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The Courtyard King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona is set in a location fit for a king, literally. King Kamehameha the Great established one of his royal residences here. As you survey the site, you can see how these grounds would have been chosen with a naturally protected bay. Remains and ...
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A view Waipio Valley at the start of our decent I have to admit that I looked forward to the van ride down into Waipio Valley almost as much as the horseback ride. As we began our 25% grade (the equivalent of a...
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Aloha y’all, Andy here. Just a heads up for all of our Hawaii friends–which judging by the traffic to Go Visit Hawaii, there are thousands of you–Sheila and I will be back in Waikiki this coming February. In addition to our normal efforts to bring you the best...
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It’s high time for another giveaway here on Go Visit Hawaii. This Hawaii prize pack includes: a 2012 Hawaii calendar set of 10 postcards of vintage Hawaii travel posters a luggage tag with a vintage Hawaii scene mints in a tin designed like a Hawaii license plate To enter for a chance to...
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As 2012 nears, we at Go Visit Hawaii want to wish you Hau’oli Makahiki Hou, the Hawaiian way to say happy new year ! If you’re one of the lucky ones visiting the Aloha State for the New Year’s holiday, check out this roundup of...
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When we were visiting Big Island last month, we popped into the visitors center at the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company to see and taste new flavors. We were amused when we saw SPAM flavored mac nuts. With Hawaii being known...
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