Although Disneyland is without a doubt well-known for its amusement rides, the real magic can be found at the entertaining shows. Whether it\’s your first visit to Disneyland or your fiftieth, there are always new shows to see – as well as a few favorites that fans return to again and again. While you\’re enjoying […]

Whether you’re visiting Hawaii for pleasure or business, there’s always the question of where to catch dinner. Why not lose yourself in a wonderful entertainment venue while you dine on some delicious ethnic food? The Hawaiian Islands offer a vast array of places where you can not only grab a meal but gain a real […]

The ancient Hawaiians, being of Polynesian influence, were quite knowledgeable in the ways of sea travel. While the first ancient Hawaiians came from other Polynesian islands, those living in Hawaii soon developed their own methods and canoe designs to make traveling from island to island easier. The ancient canoe designs of the Hawaiians included sailing […]

Most people on the mainland are familiar with the characteristic flowers, leaves, and vines that adorn Hawaiian fabric, but it wasn’t always that way. In fact, the first settlers of Hawaii used to make their own cloth out of mulberry tree bark. They would pound the bark into a malleable pulp similar to thick paper, […]

The naupaka is a Hawaiian shrub that produces highly unique flowers. The white petals span only half of the flower, making it look as though half of the petals have been plucked away. The naupaka has been the center of many Hawaiian legends throughout history and has even been romanticized as being the reincarnation of […]

Did you know that there are petroglyphs in Hawaii? Petroglyph carvings are made with one stone used as a hammer and a second stone sharp enough to carve out the image of the petroglyph. Though these stone engravings are more closely associated with other areas of the globe, in fact petroglyph sites can be found […]

Kava, also known as Kava Kava, is found primarily in the South Pacific. Historically, this plant has been used by many Polynesian cultures. The tea of the Kava plant is known to provide a calming effect while maintaining mental clarity. Originally a drink that was consumed only by the royalty on the islands, Kava was […]

The history of exploration is rife with fantastic and wonderful accounts of adventure. There is none quite as fantastic as Captain Cook’s discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. It happened on his third and final voyage. By this time, Cook had honorably retired from the Royal Navy. After returning from his second trip, however, Cook could […]

Getting married can be a very happy and exciting time in a persons life. Getting married can also be scary and stressful time in your life. Weddings can be very expensive. After you spend all the money for a once in a lifetime wedding, you are then going to be shelling out even more on […]

Smoothies have become a very popular treat, with smoothie shops popping up all over the country. Whether you visit an independent smoothie business or one of the large retail chains such as Jamba Juice, sipping this fruity concoction is like a mini vacation. One reason that smoothies are so popular right now is because they […]