Archive For November, 2011

The Holidays are Here: Hawaiian Gifts and More

By | November 30, 2011

Aloha Heart: Discover Hawaii Gift Shop

Whether you’re at home in the figid Midwest, across two oceans somewhere in Britain, or miles away in Australia, our Discover Hawaii Gift Shop is a convenient way to shop for Hawaiian souvenirs for friends and family this holiday season!

What kinds of Hawaiian gifts are you looking for? Our shop is stocked with a variety of items for men, women, children, and the home–act now because the gift shop sells out quickly during the holidays!

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Photos: Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a Tour

By | November 29, 2011

Petroglyphs at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a beautiful place to visit, especially when you’re on a Big Island tour with experts who know the landscape, plants, and more.

Our tour 33W takes you to several sightseeing locations on the Big Island of Hawaii, but perhaps the most spectacular is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We recently uploaded a number of photos from the National Park to our Flickr account.

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The Essential Packing List for Hawaii

By | November 25, 2011

What to pack for a Hawaii vacation

You’ve bought your tickets, purchased your Hawaii tours, and called your friends and family to let them know you’ll be in paradise for the next two weeks. Most travelers will ask themselves next, what do I bring to Hawaii on vacation? Shorts and slippers? Sunscreen and sunglasses? There are a few items that some don’t consider bringing, less obvious items that should be in your suitcase. Here’s our advice…

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Another way to say mahalo: Thanksgiving

By | November 23, 2011

Hawaiian Pies for Thanksgiving

Families in Hawaii celebrate Thanksgiving like any other state in the U.S. Today we had an in-office celebration, Thanksgiving at Discover Hawaii Tours, for a fun and rewarding team-building (and turkey-eating) experience.

In Hawaii, we do a lot of potlucks where everybody brings something to eat to a party. Today was no exception: one gracious cook brought in a whole trukey–delicious! Others brought dressing, breads, desserts (can you say pumpkin pie?), drinks, and cookies. A true cornucopia of modern-day Thanksgiving dishes!

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Highlights in our Hawaii Travel Guide

By | November 22, 2011

Hawaii Travel Guide: Chinaman's Hat

I find myself constantly visiting our Hawaii Travel Guide while writing new blog posts, tour descriptions, or just finding helpful information for our customers online. Today I’ll highlight some of my favorite Hawaii destinations in our travel guide.

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