Archive For November, 2010

Escape Hawaii’s Congested Roads, Join a Tour Group

By | November 18, 2010

The Hawaiian Islands have lots of exciting attractions that draw thousands of tourists to its shores every day. Whether it’s beautiful beaches, amazing waterfalls, or historic locations, there is certainly no shortage of things to do here. In fact, the islands are covered from coast to coast with highly popular locations that cause a steady [...]

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Happy Birthday Merrie Monarch David Kalakaua

By | November 16, 2010

The Royal Hawaiian Band brought their talents to The Iolani Palace today to commemorate the birthday of King David Kalakaua. Known affectionately as the Merrie Monarch, Kalakaua achieved much during his all too brief reign (1874 to1891). Among his most noteworthy accomplishments is the remodeling and modernization of the Iolani Palace. His efforts resulted in [...]

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Honolulu Receives Eco-Friendly Buses

By | November 9, 2010

Continuing the growth of eco-friendly industry in Hawaii, the city of Honolulu and the Oahu Transit Services Inc. have announced their investment in new fuel-efficient buses. Expect 24 of these new buses to begin servicing the island of Oahu around the beginning of 2011. The new buses use a quieter, more fuel efficient air conditioning [...]

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The Polynesian Cultural Center: No Longer Haunted, But Still Exciting

By | November 3, 2010

October has come and gone, and the waters of the Polynesian Cultural Center are starting to lose their haunted aura. The infamous Laie lady seems to have once again receded into the darkness of her Haunted Lagoon. She brings with her the Halloween festivities that for the past four weeks have made nights at the [...]

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Renovated Pearl Harbor Visitors Center Nears Grand Opening

By | November 3, 2010

Renovations are nearly complete at the Pearl Harbor World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. Come December 7th 2010,  guests will be able to explore this historic location from the comfort of a newly renovated state-of-the-art visitor’s center. Designed to allow for more historically comprehensive galleries and exhibits, the recent upgrades greatly add [...]

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