Archive for
2007
November 15th, 2007 by amy c
Friday, November 16
: Explore the Aquarium after dark between the hours of 7-9
Friday, November 16
King Kalkakuau’s Birthday: Enjoy live entertainment and watch as the late king is honored with a presentation of a lei on his statue. Crowds will gather at the King’s statue at the intersection of Kalkakuau an Kuhio Ave. to celebrate the 171st birthday of the last reigning king.
Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18
: 75 Hawaiian artists will be featured in the Kapiolani park across the street from the Honolulu zoo in a two-day celebration of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian art.
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November 14th, 2007 by shannon b
In the interest of helping our fellow travelers better plan their trips to Hawaii, we’ve started a new feature called “Ask a Travel Expert.” In our first installment, Kim asks about finding gluten-free food in Oahu. If you have a travel question you’d like to read about on this blog, then leave a comment below and we’ll do our very best to answer it!
Q: Where can you get gluten free food on the island of Oahu? We are staying at the Hilton Alana Doubletree hotel.
A: After poking around a bit on the web and making a few phone calls to area restaurants and stores, I have found a bit of information for you and all Celiac travelers looking for places to dine in Oahu.
Gluten-Free Breakfast/Mid-Day Snack
is an all vegetarian natural foods store with four locations on the island of Oahu. You’ll love their gluten-free breads, cereals, nondairy milk substitutes, hummus, fresh nut butters, and Lara bars. Every food item in the store is clearly labeled with every single ingredient so there is no fear of cross-contamination. Also, the South Kings Street location is just 1.5 miles from your hotel. This may be the perfect stop to fill up on gluten-free treats for your climb up Diamond Head or picnic at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve.
Gluten-Free Lunch
goes beyond most restaurants by offering a which has selections such as Tropical Tilapia and St. Barts Citrus Chicken as well as many sandwiches and burgers which are Gluten-Free sans bun. Also, it’s located conveniently in Waikiki Beach about a mile from your hotel!
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November 12th, 2007 by susan j
Planning a trip can be stressful. Where will you stay? What will you do on Friday night? Will you be able to find gluten-free muffins in an unfamiliar city? That’s why we’re introducing a new feature on this blog called “Ask a Travel Expert.” If you have a travel-related question on anything from getting around to getting a hotel deal, then leave a comment and I’ll be sure to address it in a future blog post. Happy Travels!
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November 8th, 2007 by amy c
Thursday, November 8- Saturday, November 10
: Take in Hawaiian history, art, and entertainment at this year’s famous Hula Festival.
Friday, November 9
: Join the for light refreshments and to browse hundreds of books. This is a great chance to meet authors and soak up the beauty of Queen Emma Summer Palace.
Tuesday, November 12
: This exhilarating surf competition returns to the surfing mecca to celebrate its 25th season.
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November 7th, 2007 by susan j
Surfing at Sunset Beach
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In many parts of the country, winter means bundling up and playing in the snow. Not in Oahu. Surfers from all the over the world flock to Oahu’s North Shore for winter surfing. Here’s an overview of some of the North Shore’s most famous surfing spots:
is the birthplace of big wave surfing and the site of the Quicksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Memorial. The surf competition pays homage to legendary surfer Eddie Aikau and takes place only when the epic Waimea waves are at least 20 feet high.
is located off Ehukai Beach. The merciless waves of Pipeline break just 50 to 100 yards off the beach over a shallow reef making this one of the most dangerous surf spots in the world. To see the action during contests like the Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters, enter through Ehukai Beach Park.
sits on the northernmost surf spot on the North Shore. The long wave-breaks here are the setting for the O’Neill World Cup of Surfing, the second contest in the Vans Triple Crown of surfing. Winter brings big, adrenaline-pumping waves to Sunset Beach. These waves calm down in summer, making the beach ideal for snorkeling or relaxing on the soft, golden sands.
While on the North Shore, you might also check out Dole Plantation or Helemano Plantation.
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November 6th, 2007 by jamie a
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While enjoying your vacation in paradise, be sure and treat yourself to a few of Hawaii’s famous tropical drinks! Served in coconuts, pineapples, or wooden glasses shaped like Tiki heads, they’ll give you a taste of paradise.
While you’re in Waikiki Beach, be sure and try a Blue Hawaii, invented by Harry Yee on the island in 1957. A mix of blue curacao, rum, and vodka, served straight up or on the rocks, this libation is served at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach and Resort. The Tropical Itch, another favorite invented by Yee, is made of rum, passion orange juice and orange curacao.
Ironically, the Mai Tai, thought of as a signature drink of the islands, was invented in California. Due to its lush tropical ingredients, it’s still an islander’s favorite. Donn Beach created the drink in the 30s or 40s , using a concoction of light and dark rum, orange and lime juices, and orange curacao.
Forbes’ Traveler recently published a feature on the Hawaiian islands and the hottest drinks and bartenders around. Check out the article for great ideas on the right bar for you and your preferences.
To ensure enjoyment of some delicious drinks, tropical, exotic ingredients are a must! Anything with pineapple, coconut, freshly squeezed orange juice, or passion fruit is sure to give you a taste of paradise. As they say on the islands, okole maluna!
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November 5th, 2007 by susan j
Our Go Review Contest recently ended, and we’ve enjoyed reading some of the interesting and inspiring entries from across the blogosphere. Here are a few blog posts that specifically mention Go Oahu Card:
If you’d like to see you blog mentioned on our site, leave me a comment so I can check it out!
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November 2nd, 2007 by susan j
Queen Emma’s Summer Palace
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For a taste of Hawaii’s fascinating multi-cultural history, check out Queen Emma’s Summer Palace. Just 5 miles from downtown Oahu and 10 miles from Waikiki, this Victorian house once served as the retreat for Hawaiian royalty. Queen Emma presided over the charming Victorian escape from 1857 until her death in 1885. Interestingly, the frame of the house was actually built in Boston in 1848 and shipped to Hawaii via Cape Horn. .
Next Friday, November 9, the hosts the 2nd annual , a free event featuring over 20 local authors discussing their latest works.
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November 1st, 2007 by amy c
Another sunny and warm week predicted in Oahu this week, with temperatures staying around 85 degrees through the weekend. There may be a chance of clouds toward the end of the week. Check out a detailed weather report
To compliment the consistently beautiful weather, here are a couple ideas for some outdoor activities:
are going on all weekend in an extended Halloween celebration.
allows you to swim alongside dolphins and learn more about the Hawaiian spinner dolphins in this underwater safari.
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October 31st, 2007 by susan j
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By now you’ve noticed that the Go Oahu Card Blog has Hawaii travel tips and tidbits updated five times a week, but did you realize that we have travel blogs in several other destinations, too? Here’s a glimpse at what we’re talking about on our other travel blogs this week:
Boston: Red Sox fans got another taste of glory as the home team defeated the Colorado Rockies in Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday night. Read about the celebration.
Los Angeles: Now is the perfect time for a trip to LA. See why when you read our post on 4 Reasons to Visit LA in the Fall.
New York City: Manhattan’s most famous foursome are back in the Big Apple filming the Sex and the City movie. Read about the filming and glimpse some of Carrie’s favorite hot spots.
Orlando: Sports fans in Orlando are gearing up for basketball season. Read about how Orlando Magic is taking the off-season in this blog post.
The fires in San Diego have finally calmed down and things are starting to return to normal. Read about San Diego’s recovery here.
Check back tomorrow for more updates on Oahu trip planning and travel news. Oh, and happy Halloween!
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