Archive for
2008
February 29th, 2008 by susan j
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Give Hawaii’s proximity to Asia, it’s no surprise that Honolulu has a thriving Chinatown. But it didn’t used to be that way. According to this , Honolulu’s Chinatown is a newly revitalized wonderland of art museums and galleries, restaurants serving live eel and pigs’ heads, night clubs pulsating with a hip, international crowd. Thanks to the local arts community and preservationists, this 20-block area now boasts more 50 restaurants and a market with vendors hawking jewelry, exotic fruits, and more.
Interested in exploring Chinatown for yourself? Check out the Hawaii Heritage Center and Chinatown Walking Tour with the Go Oahu Card.
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February 28th, 2008 by susan j
This week on Oahu, travelers can look forward to sun and highs consistently in the low 80s. Check out the weather on Oahu, courtesy of :
Friday, February 29
Mostly sunny with a high of 81, low of 69
Saturday, March 1
Mostly sunny with a high of 81, low of 70
Sunday, March 2
Mostly sunny with a high of 80, low of 70
Monday, March 3
Mostly sunny with a high of 81, low of 70
Tuesday, March 4
Mostly sunny with a high of 81, low of 70
Wednesday, March 5
Sunny with a high of 81, low of 71
Thursday, March 6
Sunny with a high of 80, low of 70
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February 27th, 2008 by jamie a
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Anthony Bourdrain, the bad boy of the culinary world, has just filmed an episode of “No Reservations,” his hit show from the Travel Channel, in Hawaii!
, the episode will air on March 3, much to the delight and perhaps dismay of Hawaiian residents. Bourdain is known for seeking out the most unique local cuisine he can find, from the fanciest of bistros to the cheapest of street vendors. He’s eaten everything from foie gras at The French Laundry to a still-beating cobra heart in Vietnam. He’s respected for his honesty and his own culinary talent, but is also known for his scathing reviews.
Let’s just hope that he finds something to love about the cuisine of the Hawaiian islands…and, let’s be honest, how could he not?
If you’ve got a favorite Hawaiian dish to recommend, let us know in the comments!
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Oahu?
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February 25th, 2008 by jamie a
Traveling to Hawaii and don’t want to spend a ton of money on maps?
Budget Travel just alerted us to the concept of , which are free travel guides to places all over the world with local, zoom-able maps, and marked attractions.
These guides are great for planning out itineraries based on your personal interests as well, providing all sorts of suggestions based on your preferences.
We’d love to hear what you think should be included for those traveling to Oahu. Tell us in a comment!
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
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February 22nd, 2008 by jamie a
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Looking for something new to explore in Oahu? Why not check out Kapahulu Avenue?
Known for an extensive array of mouth-watering restaurants, there’s everything from Thai to Egyptian cuisines to sample. GoHawaii.com provides , with suggestions ranging from grabbing a vintage aloha shirt at Bailey’s to enjoying some shaved ice to cool off at the end of the day.
Be sure to make a stop at Leonard’s Bakery before you leave. Their malasadas (Portuguese donuts) are a local favorite and known to be the best indulgence around.
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
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February 21st, 2008 by jamie a
This week on Oahu is going to be a little cloudy with a bit of rain, but mostly sunny. Here’s the scoop on next week’s weather on Oahu, courtesy of Weather.com:
Friday, February 22
Sunny with a high of 81, low of 70
Saturday, February 23
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Sunday, February 24
Scattered showers with a high of 78, low of 68
Monday, February 25
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 67
Tuesday, February 26
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 69
Wednesday, February 27
Partly cloudy with a high of 80, low of 69
Thursday, February 28
Partly cloudy with a high of 80, low of 70
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
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February 20th, 2008 by jamie a
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Do you long to go on a vacation, but you’re not sure if you can afford it? . Once you open a vacation fund, everyone can learn how to budget appropriately so you’re setting aside a bit from each paycheck.
They also provide a link to the , which offers more tips for penny pinchers who still want to hit the road, as well as a link to , which provides financial tips for normal folks.
Do you have tips for saving up for a big vacation? Let us know in a comment!
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Oahu?
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February 19th, 2008 by jamie a
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Do you like to write in your journal during your vacations? If so, you’ll love the featured on the The New York Times website.
From a mother and daughter traveling to see their family in Sweden to a tour guide traveling along the Silk Road in China, there are 17 fascinating stories complete with beautiful photography.
Do you have a great story you’d like to tell us about your travels?
Let us know in a comment!
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Oahu?
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February 15th, 2008 by jamie a
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Our fellow blogger over at the Fly Away Cafe posted focusing on the National Cemetery of the Pacific.
Mary Jo recently traveled to the island of Oahu, where she visited the Punchbowl Crater overlooking Honolulu. She writes:
In addition to its tremendous views of the city, Waikiki, Diamond Head, and Pearl Harbor, the Punchbowl is the final resting place for veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. During holidays, the individual graves are decorated with small flags, making a sobering view.
It is a wonderful way to pay respects to our Veterans, as well as learn about the history of the islands that is frequently overlooked.
There’s even an , complete with stunning photographs and the story behind the Punchbowl.
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
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February 14th, 2008 by susan j
This week on Oahu is supposed to be warm and sunny (per usual). Here’s the scoop on next week’s weather on Oahu, courtesy of Weather.com:
Friday, February 15
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 69
Saturday, February 16
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 69
Sunday, February 17
Sunny iwth a high of 79, low of 69
Monday, February 18
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 69
Tuesday, February 19
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Wednesday, February 20
Sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Thursday, February 21
Mostly sunny with a high of 79, low of 70
Planning a trip to
Oahu?
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