Posts Tagged ‘Oahu’
Historical Hawai’i | Feather Capes
‘Ahu ‘ula (feather cape) If you plan to visit one of our Honolulu Museums that specialize in Native Hawaiian art and culture, you may come across a display case with a feather cape, or ʻahu ʻula. These historical artifacts are huge, ...
Hike of the Week | Pu‘u Ma‘eli‘eli Pillbox Hike
Highlights of the Hike: The final stretch of the trail features a 80 degree view atop a bunker of Kaneohe Bay, extending from Kailua all the way to Chinaman’s Hat.The teal blue hues of the ocean meet the Ko’olau Mountain Range at this v...
Ocean Medicine ~ Visual Therapy
Luckily for those of us on-island during the past few weeks, the shelter-in-place orders have always allowed for ocean activities (though beach walks were restricted for a while), allowing us to take advantage of the incredibly reviving ben...
On the Menu | Shave Ice
What is the perfect sweet cold treat to break the heat of a sunny beach day? Shave Ice, for sure. Super-finely shaved ice is flavored with sweet flavored syrups and served with an ever-expanding variety of add-ons. There are shave ice place...
Kama’aina Discount | Can I Get It?
Youʻre waiting in line for Bishop Museum, the Honolulu Aquarium, a car or bike rental, etc., etc. Above the cashier’s desk, you see a list of rates with the usual discounts for seniors, military and children, and Kamaʻaina rate. What is...
Mother’s Day Lei
Celebrate your mother, auntie, and loved ones with a sweet fragrant flower lei sent all the way from Hawai’i for Mother’s Day. When choosing a lei for Mom, consider a tuberose or plumeria strand filled with fresh, sweet aromas! The Hawa...
From the Air | Moloka’i Coastline!
Thinking of travelling to one of the neighbor islands? You may see some options on the smaller craft airlines like Mokulele Airlines. These little planes seat about 8 passengers. They’re not the right fit for every traveller, but on a clear w...
Hike Of The Week | Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail
Makapuʻu beach and Rabbit Island. Photo by Bob Linsdell Featured Hike of the Week ~ Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail Highlights of the Hike: This beautiful trail winds around hills and cliffs at the very end of the Ko’ola...
