Posts Tagged “Hawaii”

Recommended Hawaii Coffee

By | October 31, 2011

Mr. Shims Coffee Farm and Maui Food Tour

Many do not know it, but Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. It is such a luxury to buy locally grown coffee from one of the many farms on the Big Island, Kauai, or Maui. The rich volcanic soil is the ideal growing climate for local farmers to cultivate their crops and come [...]

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King Kamehameha Day

By | June 10, 2011

King Kamehameha Day has arrived once again in the Hawaiian Islands. Celebrated on June 10th & 11th, this two-day event honors King Kamehameha I, the great ali’i that unified all the Hawaiian Islands in 1810. This year’s celebratory theme is Wahine Holo Lio (woman on horseback). Today, the festivities begin with the traditional draping of [...]

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Fitting In Feet First

By | May 20, 2011

Everyone wants to fit in, especially when traveling to a new destination. And if a visitor wants to quickly assimilate to a new culture, one of the easiest ways is to incorporate some local style to their wardrobe. Here in Hawaii, nothing says island style like a pair of Locals. Found at any ABC Store [...]

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World-class Hula Competition in Hilo

By | April 26, 2011

Otherwise known as the Merrie Monarch Festival, the world’s best hula competition and celebration is happening right now in Hilo, Big Island! The festival runs from April 24-30, 2011. Read more about the Merrie Monarch Festival… on our sister site, Hawaiian Style Reads.

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Hawaii Open For Business

By | March 21, 2011

After a recent trip to Big Island, Governor Abercrombie declared that Hawaii is “still open for business.” Several press releases were made by Hawaii’s governor after some uncertainty about the tsunami damage to the islands was expressed in the media. All the public roads, beaches, airports, are still open and no signs of radiation were [...]

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