Today we talked about some of the great things that you can do in downtown Honolulu. Very often the downtown area gets bypassed way too much because it is thought that there isn’t much to do there. This couldn’t be further from the truth, in a 12 block area surrounding the Honolulu business district you can find more than two dozen arts related businesses and galleries.
Have you ever heard of Poi? This is a Taro root which is a staple of the Hawaiian diet and can be found at just about any Lal you attend why you’re vacationing in Hawaii. We discuss whether or not you should take the chance and try some freshly made Poi and what to expect.
Today we go over three packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours which will give you a great idea of what things are costing for Hawaii vacation these days. We take the opportunity to thank new customers and welcome them to our 0hana (family).
With the economy tanking the cost of travel is a concern for many people coming to the Hawaiian Islands, especially when it comes to airfares. Today we talk about some of the things you can do to ensure you get the best deal on your Hawaii airfare. We offer some of our best tips and suggestions for saving money and discuss how to take advantage of those tips.
We also go over some packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours for families coming to Hawaii in the next six weeks. It’s still not too late for December travel we have some examples that can help you if you’re out there shopping for a Hawaii vacation for before years end.
Should you risk it and paying for your Hawaii vacation all at once? We’re getting a lot of questions lately about how to pay for a Hawaii vacation in this crazy economy that we’re having. Very often consumers are seeing great deals online but they have to pay for it all at once. Today we discuss options for paying for your vacation which include just putting a small deposit down and paying the balance over time.
We also go over packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours and take the opportunity to welcome new customers to our Ohana (family)
Today we talk about picking the right souvenirs to take back with you after visiting Hawaii. We don’t want to put the skis before the boat. You probably haven’t even got to the islands yet. But we know a lot of vacationers make gift and souvenir decisions at the last minute, just before returning home. Some even scramble guiltily in airport shops and pay dearly for last-minute junk items just to get it done.
But if you want to take back something a little more unique and meaningful, Hawaiian Koa is one of the world’s most beautiful hardwoods, and it grows only in Hawaii.
Koa trees generally are found at elevations of 2,000 feet or higher on the upper slopes of the Big Island and Maui. They reach heights of 100 feet or more, and their trunks grow as large as five feet wide. Their unique, native wood is prized for its beautiful range of color and lustrous grain — from near black through red, orange and russet tones to yellow and gold. The grain is marked with wavy lines and swirling color, giving luster and a sense of depth unequaled by any other exotic wood in the world.
So as you browse the gift shops, specialty stores, department stores and shopping centers, keep your eye out for things koa. What you see will be uniquely Hawaiian, high in quality, and cherished forever.