My paternal ancestors are among the first foreign settlers in Hawaii (but that’s another story). It’s an interesting coincidence that my maternal great grandmother, who never stepped foot in the Hawaiian Islands, would be the one to gift me with her Hawaiian Quilt. Hawaii was close in heart to my great grandmother. The year is 1925 and the setting […]
Where’s Kainaliu? 10 miles south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island. Will an Angel touch you if you go there? Not exactly but you’ll feel better after. Kainaliu is home to the Aloha Massage Academy and Aloha Angel Café. The Aloha Massage Academy offers a one hour massage for $30! I couldn’t believe the price so I decided to […]
Beat of Hawaii invites you to the 7th Carnival of Aloha from Homespun Honolulu. Jeff’s post on travel insurance is included. Evelyn, our carnival hostess, has selected a variety of posts written about Hawaii. Other topics include a tribute to the late Auntie Genoa Keawe, a Royal Luau, 7 reasons why Hawaii is romantic, Trouble in paradise, and Hawaii’s […]
1. Ride The Bus for $2 each from Airport to Waikiki. When it was standing room only I told Jeff to meditate on how much money we saved. We eliminated the cost of hotel parking ($15-$20 per day), rental car and gas. Honolulu is congested and parking not easy to find. You can bring 1 suitcase to place on […]
The Hawaii Polo Inn of Waikiki has a new look and name after its multi-million dollar renovation. It’s now the Hotel Equus and part of Aqua Hotels and Resorts. With rates starting at $94 a night, we decided to do an on-site review this month. We also have a pet mule (for real) and felt that we couldn’t go […]
This is one Aloha shirt that is easy to care for, on everyone’s budget, and fun to give to family and friends. If you can fold paper you can make one too. I made the Aloha Shirt card that’s pictured here. Next time I’ll add buttons for a more authentic look. I learned this new skill at Ben Franklin […]
Say the word Shangri-La and images of a paradise on earth come to mind. The late heiress Doris Duke found her Shangri-La in Hawaii. With advanced planning you too can step inside Ms. Duke’s five acre Shangri La estate on your next Honolulu vacation. This is a must see attraction and reservations must be made early. Built in 1937, […]
When I visit Ala Moana Shopping Center near Waikiki, I always stop at Book-Off and Honolulu Coffee Company.Coffee and books are two of my passions. If you love to shop you’ll enjoy Ala Moana’s 260 stores and 70 dining options.It’s a great way to spend an afternoon.This spring, on March 7, Nordstrom will join the line-up of stores.You can […]
If you want to take Hawaii pineapples home with you to the mainland, just shop around for the best deal and bring them in your carry-on bags. As long as the pineapples are in good condition, agriculture inspectors will not care if you bought them at an airport store or from a local market. What’s a good condition for […]
In Japan you’ll need to take 60 days out of your schedule and walk 900 miles to visit 88 Shingon shrines. If you’re like me and need a faster spiritual renewal, take my advice and visit the Lawai International Center on Kauai. In one hour you can complete a miniature 88 shrine trek and still have time to catch […]
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