It’s true what they say about Oahu, it really is the gathering place. Most people stop off on Oahu on their way to other islands. What to do if you’ve only got a day or two? Of course there are the beaches, so many beaches. But there is so much more. We had only 48 […]

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No trip to Hawaii – regardless of the island – is without a few encounters with local wildlife. Some of the animals run rampant, some are protected, some are even endangered. They’re nearly all charming. Here are some of the animals I saw in a week on Kauai. I didn’t have to go out of […]

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It was really important to me that my children learn something of the history and culture of Hawaii and not just the beauty of the 50th State. When my husband and I lived there I felt particularly annoyed at those who came to soak up the sun while missing completely the reality of the place. […]

Read More Iolani Palace, Keeping the Past Alive

Let me tell you a story from our trip to Hawaii in November. While at the Polynesian Cultural Center I met up with a friend from high school and her family. Two days prior to that meet up we didn’t even know the other was going to be on vacation at the same time, let […]

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