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Nov 01 2014

Worlds Largest Maze

dole plantation

Did you know that the World’s Largest Maze is located right here on Oahu? The Dole Plantation, located in Wahiawa near central Oahu, first opened as a fruit stand in 1950. The maze, constructed in the shape of a huge pineapple, was built in 1998 and later expanded in 2007. It’s featured in the 2008… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Things to Do · Tagged: dole plantation, hawaii, maze, ohau, Wahiawa

Aug 09 2014

The FREE Things in Waikiki

Hawaii can be an expensive place, especially when it comes to doing all the major activities and seeing all the attractions throughout the islands.  But if you want to have a relaxing day or two and try not to spend any money at all, try these few activities. The Beach The beach is the most… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Things to Do · Tagged: budget, free, waikiki

Jun 02 2014

Rabbit Island

Take a trip alongside the South Shore of Oahu to Makapu’u Beach.  Look across the ocean and you’ll find two small islands not too far from the main coast of Oahu.  This is called Manana Island.  The larger one, rising about 360 feet, is more commonly referred to as “Rabbit Island.”  The smaller one, adjacent… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History · Tagged: island, rabbit, sanctuary

Apr 06 2014

A Few Random Facts About Hawaii

Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee. Hawaii produces about 320,000 tons of pineapple each year. The Big Island is getting bigger (by more than 42 acres a year) thanks to Kilauea Volcano. It’s been erupting for over 30 years! Hawaii is the only U.S. state whose land area is increasing (from volcanic… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History · Tagged: facts, hawaii, Honolulu, oahu

Nov 02 2013

Meanings of the Island Names

Ever wonder what each of the Hawaiian Island names mean?  Hawaii has a total of 8 islands  and each one has its own name.  And each one has its own nickname too.  Let’s explore each island and find out why each is named the way it is. Hawaii – The Big Island Let’s start with… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History · Tagged: hawaii, island, names

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