Archive for November, 2007
Nude Beaches on the Big Island
Nude sunbathing in Hawaii might be illegal in a technical sense, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen all the time. Here’s where to go to find the prime spots to shed your suit.
Nude Beaches on the Big Island
Kehena Beach (Dolphin Beach) - Not necessarily the best swimming beach, but popular with locals (especially those into “counter-culture”) and has black sand and lots of shady areas. Off Hwy 137 near mile 19, on the Hilo side.
Honokohau Harbor Beach - North end is a popular gay beach, and it’s not a very private beach. Officials …
Date: November 26th, 2007 |
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Honolulu: World’s 2nd Cleanest City
There are a million reasons why it’s great to travel to Honolulu, but here’s another reason - it’s one of the world’s cleanest cities.
According to Forbes, Honolulu ranks 2nd on the list of the cleanest cities in the world, behind Calgary in Canada. Putting that list together with the contrasting list of the world’s most polluted places shows the stark reality of the divide over pollution, as countries in the developing world pollute on a much greater scale than those in the developed world. Of course, the cleanest cities are also disproportionately in the wealthiest countries, too.
In the Forbes article, Honolulu is described this way:
Honolulu is a tourist center and has light manufacturing. It has an excellent public transit system with dedicated bus right of ways that has been singled out for praise by the American Public Transportation Association.
So there you are - just one more reason to visit Honolulu! And when you do, make use of that excellent bus system so that you’re not adding to the problem with the carbon emissions from your car.
For more tips on traveling green, see the Eco Travel Logue.
Date: November 19th, 2007 |
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Globe Trekker TV Features Hawaii in November
I often find that until I see a place in a movie or a video it doesn’t seem quite real to me. Pictures are great, but it’s not until I see those pictures moving that a place really comes alive. (Well, it comes alive when I’m actually there, of course, but I’m talking about the next best thing here.)
At any rate, Globe Trekker TV is one of the best ways to feel like you’re on the ground in the city or country of your dreams, and with the new GlobeTrekkerChannel you can …
Date: November 1st, 2007 |
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Nude Beaches in Hawaii
When you think of Hawaii, you think of beaches, right? Well, for some people, when they think of Hawaiian beaches they automatically think of nude beaches. So - are there any nude beaches in Hawaii?
The short answer is yes, kind of. While nudity on state beaches is technically illegal, there are apparently a few places where you can bathe in the buff, if you’re into that kind of thing. After reviewing a few different websites for lists of the nude beaches in Hawaii, here is a selection of some of them. One word …
Date: November 26th, 2007 |
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Hawaii Vacation Package Savings for 2008
If you’re already dreading winter, it’s the perfect time to start planning your next Hawaii vacation. And while wintertime is one of the more popular times of the year to visit Hawaii (because everyone else is dreading the cold weather, too), there are ways to save money on your trip. One great way is to keep your eyes peeled for sales on vacation packages to Hawaii - or to pay attention to someone who will do that for you!
In this case, the Cheap Ticket Links blog has just posted a note about savings on 2008 Hawaii vacation packages, and …
Date: November 6th, 2007 |
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