The 5 Best Lūʻau on Oʻahu in 2024 - Hawaii Magazine
Apr 29, 2024 · Sprawling across a beautiful 12-acre beachfront estate, Paradise Cove in Ko Olina hosts an impressive lūʻau with cultural activities, delicious food and entertaining performances. What sets this show apart from others on the island is an immersive experience that begins with a warm aloha greeting with mai tais, and a scheduled time where guests can walk around the grounds to try their hand ...
Everything You Need To Know About Disney’s Aulani Resort in …
Oct 8, 2024 · If you’re used to Disney hotels, cruises and parks, you might be disappointed in the lack of Disney-ness at Aulani. This resort focuses on the “vacation” part of a “Disney vacation,” so you’ll get touches of Disney: poolside visits by Disney characters, shave ice shaped like Mickey ears (above), ʻukulele versions of classic Disney songs.
12 of the Best Hawaiʻi Christmas Songs - Hawaii Magazine
Dec 12, 2023 · “Here Comes Santa in His Red Canoe” by the Surfers. Here’s a mele kalikimaka question: If Santa’s part of a crew of paddlers, which position does he take? Steersman? Stroker? Is Santa a middle, power guy? Unfortunately, “Here Comes Santa in His Red Canoe” doesn’t give us any answers, but the 1959 rock-a-hula tune does give us plenty to groove to.
5 versions of ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ that beat Bing Crosby’s
Dec 19, 2016 · “Mele Kalikimaka” is the rebel of popular Christmas tunes. Written by Hawaii composer Robert Alexander Anderson in 1949, its lyrics croon of a bright green winter land where palm trees sway under shining sun and stars.
How (And Where) To Watch the Massive Waves on Oʻahu’s North …
Dec 6, 2022 · Since most big wave surf spots are way—way—out in the water, shutterbugs won’t be able to shoot great photos without a telephoto lens.Of course, you can still take photos of the waves without a high-zoom lens, but you won’t be able to capture close-up shots of surfers or the dramatic cresting of individual waves.
44 Hawaiian and Pidgin Phrases Every Visitor Needs to Know
Feb 27, 2023 · This article was updated with a few new pidgin phrases. The original piece was uploaded on Sep. 9, 2019. EDITOR’S NOTE: For the sake of clarity, we will be using Hawaiian diacritics, such as okina (ʻ) and kahako (āēīūō) in this article.
29 Hawaiian Words and Phrases Travelers to Hawaiʻi Should Know
Mar 28, 2024 · Hawaiʻi is the only U.S. state with two officials languages—English and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian.. The language had been banned in the public education system in 1896; Hawaiʻi was annexed by the U.S. two years later.
5 Best Shave Ice Stands on Kauaʻi in 2024 - Hawaii Magazine
Oct 2, 2024 · There’s nothing more refreshing than a bowl—or cone!—of shave ice, especially on a hot day in the Islands. From its humble beginnings, over a century ago, when vendors peddled cups of powdered ice sweetened with fruit syrups out of pushcarts along the Honolulu Harbor, shave ice has been a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
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Your Guide to Riding Honolulu’s Skyline Rail System
Jul 6, 2023 · You can’t get into any rail station without a Holo card, a contactless smart card used to pay for public transit.Think Oyster in London, OMNY in New York City and Ventra in Chicago. You need this card to ride Skyline—and also TheBus system on Oʻahu. You can buy a Holo card at any of these retailers for $2. Cards can be loaded online, over the phone or in …