Articles tagged ‘Things to Do’
10 Movie and TV Filming Locations in Hawaii
By Daved Brosche | July 21st, 2008 |
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Spend any time watching TV or movies and the are is no doubt that you have seen Hawaii in a number of them. Some movies are obvious, films like Pearl Harbor and Blue Crush are a given. But, did you know Punch Drunk Love, LOST, and Tour of Duty were all filmed in [...]
Movie Location Tours
By Daved Brosche | July 18th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
There are certainly no shortage of movies and television shows that have been filmed over the Hawaiian Islands. Modern day hits like LOST and Jurrasic Park, and the classic Magnum PI and Girls! Girls! Girls! are just a few. One of the most popular filming location though would have to be on the [...]
Beach Camping in Hawaii
By Daved Brosche | July 16th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Hulopo’e Beach
Hulopo’e Beach is regarded as the most beautiful beach in the entire United States. The gold sand beaches, towering palm trees, deep blue waters, and unspoiled reefs are just a few of the reasons people make their way to Hulopo’e Beach. The beach is slightly off the beaten path and as such, [...]
Best Beginner Surf Spots: Part 3
By Julie Blakley | June 24th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
When I had heard of surfing Hanalei on the North Shore of Kauai, it had always been as a spot for world class surfers riding the biggest and badest waves. It was never place I thought I could actually learn how to surf. However, there are a variety of breaks in the bay from [...]
Best Beginner Surf Spots
By Julie Blakley | June 19th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Hawaii is surfing Mecca. It is where great surfers have been born and where some of the biggest, gnarliest waves make for awe-inspiring pro-surf competitions (think The Pipeline off Honolulu). Now, I don’t know if you have seen Blue Crush, but the idea of being mercilessly pounded against a reef by terrifyingly huge and very [...]
Kayaking Kauai
By Julie Blakley | June 17th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Does spending a day on a calm Hawaiian river exploring the Garden Isle sound appealing? Kayaking Kauai can be a great way to see the more remote interior of the island and get some exercise. If you are staying on the North Shore, Kayak Kauai has several different rental packages for the adventurous looking to [...]
Hawaiian Shave Ice
By Julie Blakley | June 9th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Looking for the perfect refreshing treat to cool down on a hot Hawaiian day? Shave ice, which is a lot like a snow cone with a finer, more snow-like consistency, is a delightful flavored ice treat that can be found in road side stands and grocery stores throughout the islands. Sometimes, you’ll even [...]
Surfing the Hawaiian Waves
By Julie Blakley | June 6th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
Sun, surf and sand are three things that immediately come to mind when you think about a Hawaiian vacation. For those who want to take the adventurous route and enjoy the surf there are a few things that you should take into consideration before facing the full fury of the Pacific Ocean—though in my opinion [...]
Ala Moana Shopping Center
By Julie Blakley | May 27th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
1450 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, Big Island
808-955-9517
Want to take an afternoon away from the beach and do some shopping on your Hawaiian getaway? If you are looking for the ultimate one-stop shopping spot, it is for sure the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu. Not only is Ala Moana the largest shopping center in the islands, [...]
Kauai Helicopter Tours
By Julie Blakley | May 20th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
While tens of thousands of tourists enjoy The Garden Isle Kauai every year, far fewer get to experience the beautiful and totally inaccessible majority of the island. Hidden in the interior of the older island in the Hawaiian chain are waterfalls, ancient volcanoes and spectacular scenery that can only be experienced from the air. With [...]
