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John's Hawaii Travel Blog April 2008 Archive

By John Fischer, About.com Guide to Hawaii Travel since 1997

Lei Day in Hawaii

Wednesday April 30, 2008
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii. It's a day of color, celebration, flowers and aloha. In this feature we take a look at the origins of Lei Day and ... Read More

Huggo's Restaurant in Kailua-Kona Celebrates 40 Years of Great Food, Great Service and Great Views

Monday April 28, 2008
It is, unfortunately, rare today to find a restaurant that has been in business for 40 years and still thriving. I'm sure we all have had a favorite restaurant close ... Read More

21 Interesting Facts About Tahiti and Her Islands

Friday April 25, 2008
Tahiti and Her Islands are unlike any set of islands in the world. Here are 21 interesting facts about Tahiti and Her Islands. Hawaii gets more visitors in 10 days than ... Read More

What's New on Oahu for the Spring and Summer of 2008

Tuesday April 22, 2008
There's a lot going on this spring and summer on Oahu. The Island of Oahu, known as the Heart of Hawaii, sets the rhythm of the islands and leads by ... Read More

Pacific Aviation Museum

Monday April 21, 2008
The highly anticipated Pacific Aviation Museum - Pearl Harbor (PAM) opened to the public on Dec. 7, 2006, the 65th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Hawaii. Located at Pearl Harbor’s ... Read More

United Airlines to Hawaii - The Skies Aren't So Friendly Anymore

Wednesday April 16, 2008
I fly United Airlines more than any other carrier to Hawaii. That does not mean that I'm happy with the service. It's gotten progressively worse over the years and there's ... Read More

TripAdvisor's 2008 Travelers' Choice Awards for Hawaii Properties

Tuesday April 15, 2008
TripAdvisor, one of the world's largest travel Web sites, has announced the winners of its 2008 Travelers' Choice Awards. Seven Hawaii hotels and one rental home were recognized in various ... Read More

Tahiti and Her Islands at a Glance

Saturday April 12, 2008
Tahiti. The word evokes visions of an earthly paradise. Actually there are 118 islands that encompass French Polynesia, better known as Tahiti and Her Islands. We offer an overview of ... Read More

Haleakala at Sunrise

Wednesday April 9, 2008
A trip to the Haleakala Visitor Center at 9740 ft. for sunrise is a once in a lifetime experience that allows you to connect to the power of nature. In ... Read More

Paradise Cove Luau at the Ko Olina Resort

Monday April 7, 2008
When I was invited to be a guest at the Paradise Cove Luau I was somewhat apprehensive. I had previously attended two luaus on Oahu and was extremely disappointed. One ... Read More

Merrie Monarch Festival Starts Tonight

Thursday April 3, 2008
In Hawaii, the week after Easter is when hula halau from the islands of Hawaii and the mainland gather in Hilo on the Big Island for the Merrie Monarch Festival. ... Read More

2008 Celebration of the Arts at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui

Wednesday April 2, 2008
I had the privilege of attending the 2008 Celebration of the Arts held at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua on Maui. It was an experience that filled me with awe for the ... Read More

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