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Night and Day

They’re as different as night and day”. I’ve heard those words throughout my life, but they never seemed truer than when I worked on a service project on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. I know it sounds strange to say you are serving others in a place like Honolulu. From the tourist...

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Hawaii Airport Runway

Hawaii Interisland Flights

I used to exclusively use Aloha Airline for all of my Hawaii interisland flights as well as for my flights to the west coast of the US mainland.  But then Aloha Airlines did the unthinkable and went out of business.  This was a shock, not only to me, but almost everyone in the state of...

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Manta Ray Night Dive

the Divers' Bucket List

Growing up, my Mom wouldn’t buy me birthday present. No..she would take me somewhere! I’ve had the very good fortune to celebrate my birthdays all over the world. During that time, I developed an interest in scuba diving. Through studies and hard work, I’ve become certified as a...

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Sunsets In Kona

Inspiration Over Seas

About 5 years ago my family and I went on a trip across the ocean to one of the most relaxing getaways I have ever been on, the big island of Hawaii, Kona. I was really excited for this because Hawaii is one of those places where you can see commercials of and everything seems so peaceful and ideal...

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Sand, Sunhats, and Sarongs

  Imagine hot sand between your toes, warm 80-degree water washing over your feet, a cool breeze passing through your hair, the smell of sweet blooming flowers and moisture in the air, the crashing of waves and the chirping of brilliant birds filling your ears, as you gaze somewhere...

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Diamond Head

Waikiki stole my heart!

A piece of my heart was left in Hawaii… and I am determined to go back to reunite with it as soon as possible. Some of the most indelible memories I have were made in Waikiki. My family frequently travels, seeking fun, educational, stress-free vacations, but out of all of our past...

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Young Travel Writers Scholarship.

"Young Travel Writers Scholarship."  One family vacation that sticks out among all others was when my family and I traveled to Hawaii. This vacation was rememberable for numerous reasons. One in which it was my first time experiencing the thrill of riding on an airplane...

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Hilton Waikoloa Village

Crazy Fun Hilton Waikoloa Offers Family Rates from $198/N this Winter

Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort, a 62-acre Hawaii playground located on the Kohala Coast, encourages families to experience the best of the Big Island with an Ocean Explorer Family Escape package.  The minimum 4-night package, valid through year's end, includes accommodations in a luxurious...

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Hilton Waikoloa Village, The Big Island

Hilton Waikoloa Village, The Big Island

One of Hawaii's legendary resorts, the Waikoloa Beach Resort complex including hotels, condos and a dolphin program have dominated the Big Island family resort scene for years. The Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island is the favored destination for family vacation planners who want to...

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Kauai, Hawaii Attractions

Kauai, Hawaii Attractions

Aloha! Has George Clooney's family bonding trip to Kauai in "The Descendants" tempted your family to do the same? There is so much for the active family to enjoy year round in this eco-tourism destination that it's now called the "Adventure Island" of Hawaii. ...

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