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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 […]
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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
Touched By an Angel in Kainaliu Read More »
I’m having a difficult time wearing the free hat that Trip Advisor sent me with its, “Get the truth, then go,” slogan. The problem is I no longer feel that I can always trust their
Can You Trust Trip Advisor? Read More »
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
Insects to Politics Hawaii Style Read More »
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
Traveling Cheap in Waikiki; Our Top 5 Ideas Read More »
The Kona Tiki Hotel has to be one of the best Hawaii deals on Big Island. Where else can you pay $69 a night for two and get a clean, comfortable, oceanfront room? Update: Rooms
Best Deal in Hawaii: $69 Oceanfront Room on Big Island Read More »
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
Cheap Honolulu Hotel in Waikiki: Our Review of Hotel Equus Read More »
Travel insurance can be complicated and confusing. So when is travel insurance appropriate and advisable and when is it just a waste of money? In the past, travel insurance was often not recommended for domestic
Should I Buy Travel Insurance to Protect My Hawaii Vacation? Read More »
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
Make Your Own Aloha Shirt Read More »
