Posts Tagged “Hawaii Tour”

History of African Cultures in Hawaii

By | February 9, 2011

African-Americans overcame long voyages aboard trading vessels and slave ships upon their first arrival to the Hawaiian Islands in the early 1800s. Some were free men coming from the north US mainland, others were slaves escaping the burden of slavery finding salvation in Hawaii.

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Byodo- In Temple: A Hidden Oahu Gem

By | December 21, 2010

Those who travel to Hawaii know the best sites to visit. There is Pearl Harbor, known for the tragic attacks of December 7, 1941 and its many Memorials; Oahu’s North Shore, home to many of the most well-known big wave surf spots and host to a number of surf competitions; Maui’s Hana Highway, recognized as [...]

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Hawaii Leads The Way With Renewable Energy Research

By | October 21, 2010

The state of Hawaii is leading the way in long term renewable energy development thanks to a recent award of 2.1 million dollars from federal stimulus funds.  These funds are designed to expand and research the effectiveness of various renewable energy resources on the islands. Hawaii’s unique geography provides ample wind, solar and geo-thermal energy [...]

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2010 Conde Nast Traveler Readers Poll Continues High Ranks For Hawaii

By | October 14, 2010

Have you ever wondered what beautiful tropical island is considered the most beautiful and tropical of them all? Well, according to the over 25,000 readers of The Conde Nast Traveler who recently cast ballots, Maui wins the distinction for the 16th consecutive year. On top of that, it was also named the best pacific island [...]

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Hawaii Ecotourism

By | September 10, 2010

The travel industry, as with most functioning industries, is ever changing and evolving as consumers find new interests. One of the newest aspects of tourism and travel is Eco-Tourism. The sole purpose of Eco-Tourism is to maintain and improve the environment for future travelers and generations to enjoy and venture to areas that are protected, [...]

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