This post was updated on September 17th: the re-open date of October 1 has been rescheduled to October 15. This post was updated on August 19th due to the Hawaii governor extending the re-opening date to October 1, 2020. This post was updated on July 15th due to the Hawaii governor extending the re-opening date… [read more]
COVID-19 UPDATE – March 23rd
The novel coronavirus called covid-19 has been spreading throughout the world since the beginning of the year. The virus was originally identified in China but then spread to other parts of Asia, the USA, the UK, and Europe. Covid-19 is a serious illness causing flu-like symptoms but in some cases even death. The cases here… [read more]
Banyan Trees Take Root In Hawaii
Walk around the parks near Waikiki and you might encounter some interesting trees unique to Hawaii. They tower some 70 or 80 feet in the air, have a tangled web of branches, and roots that hang from the top reaching very close to the ground. The trees are called Banyan Trees. History of the Banyan… [read more]
Top Blog Posts of 2019
It’s a brand new year again. That means it’s time to reflect on 2019 and some of the writings posted to the Polynesian Hostel blog. We want to thank our readers once again for sharing our posts with your friends and family. The following posts are the ones that ranked the highest among social sharing… [read more]
Early Years of Christmas in Hawaii
Christmas has always been a long-standing tradition among millions of people around the world. It involves Santa dressed in red and riding a sleigh pulled by reindeer. Snow-capped pine trees. Snowmen in front of people’s homes. Families sitting by a warm cozy fireplace with hot chocolate. And let’s not forget the traditional turkey and dressing… [read more]
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