Tagged With "Aliiolani Hale in Waikiki"
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Re: Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu (Where Gumbo Was #230)
On my last visit to Diamond Head we left near to the closing time. A large Limousine was waiting to take us back to Waikiki. I hadn't ordered one but the driver insisted we used him to take us back. "I will charge you the same as the Taxi fare you paid to get here" Sounded like an offer too good to refuse ! Before we arrived back in Waikiki another 4 couples had joined our Taxi ride. Had to admire the driver for ingenuity. Very good earner !
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Re: Gallery: Signs of Waikiki
Signs of the Modern Culture, indeed, Garry. Waikiki is about as new a neighborhood as you'll find in any major city. There are no old man-made artifacts or structures here. How long will it last? Like most modern culture, it likely will keep evolving trying to keep up with the times. Old places torn down to be replaced with newer structures. But Hawaii certainly does have places built by the early civilizations that inhabited it. It's not clear when man settled these islands but let's say...
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Re: Mar. 26, 2016: Waiting for the big one...
It is a great photo! Aussie culture sounds a lot like Hawaiian culture. When work in Honolulu ends, there is a massive migration of youngsters and their surfboards to Waikiki. Here the waves are a lot more predictable because of the coral reefs, but the enthusiasm for the water sounds very similar.
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Gallery: Signs of Waikiki
There's a lot you can tell about a city simply by looking at small things, like its signage or public art. Every place has unique and interesting shops and landmarks that add to its personality. I've posted several...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 10, 2014: Weddings in Paradise
Many people look for a very special place to hold their wedding, so it's no surprise that Hawaii is a popular destination for nuptials. Most of the folks I know who were married in Hawaii did so on an isolated beach in Maui, or Kauai, or...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 13, 2014: Statue of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Kuhio Beach in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
Duke Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) is a legend in the world of surfing, but this was only one of his many great achievements. Duke (aka "The Big Kahuna") was born in Honolulu and grew up in Kalia, Waikiki (near...
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Our Amazing Pineapple Experience at the Dole Plantation
Samantha visits a famous Oahu destination, and shows us how much more there is than just how pineapples are grown.
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Indoor Farmers Market at Hyatt Regency, Waikiki
Samantha features a highlight of her hotel stay: its extensive twice-a-week indoor farmers market featuring Hawaiian produce.
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Ala Moana Center, Waikiki: World's Largest Open-Air Mall
Samantha takes us to Hawaii's biggest shopping mall, which is also the largest open air mall anywhere.
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Diamond Head State Monument, Oahu (Where Gumbo Was #230)
Gumbo was visiting Oahu's most famous landmark, Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater adjoining Honolulu. Our puzzle clues took us up the path to the rim of the crater, with its splendid views of Oahu and especially Waikiki beach.
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Feb. 8, 2017: My 8 Favorite Beach Pictures from Stunning Oahu
Samantha shares her selection of favorites from one of her favorite places.
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Harold Lyon Arboretum, Honolulu
PHeymont recalls a visit that gave him a new view of 'exotic' and 'normal.'
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Waikiki Sunsets
DrFumblefinger shares some of his favorite images of the setting sun over Waikiki Beach.
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Jan. 22. 2020: Kuhio Beach Hula Show Performers
Samantha and her husband highly recommend the FREE Kuhio Beach Hula Show on Oahu. Check it out if you are on Waikiki.
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Sheraton's 'Grand' plan to rise again
Sheraton, one of the best-known hotel brands, and the core of the Starwood hotel empire, hasn't had much respect lately; it's been seen as a weary and unexciting brand. Starwood has a plan to change that with upgrades, new hotels and a new tier of...
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Wadsworth Atheneum - Hartford CT
Main Building of the Wadsworth Atheneum - opened 1844 When I travel, I love finding small art museum with good collections. The Wadsworth Atheneum is one of my favorite finds. Opened in 1842, the Atheneum is the oldest public art museum in the...
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Hyatt Resorts – Hyatt Regency Orlando. Florida
Samantha takes a luxurious break at a resort hotel.
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort
Samantha shares her visit to the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. She says it is one of the best Hyatt Brand Resorts she has visited.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, September 20, 2014: The Ski Trooper, Vail, Colorado
When you first see him at a distance, your impression is that he's real. Walking on the bank of Gore Creek is a white garbed figure carrying skis and... a rifle?!? You do a double take and realize it's an amazing life-sized,...
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Jan 25, 2017: Transportation Around Waikiki
Samantha and her husband explore the colorful transportation choices at Hawaii's favorite beach area.
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Jan. 11, 2017: Aliiolani Hale in Waikiki - aka the Hawaii 5.0 Building
Actually a judicial history museum, it's known to millions for its role as a backdrop for the Hawaii police drama. Samantha shows us around.
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August 3, 2019: Keeping Cool in Waikiki
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the fun way these boys kept themselves cool in the hot Hawaiian sun.
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July 6, 2019: Surfer on a Wave, Waikiki
DrFumblefinger was drawn to this statue of a young surfer, seeming to have such joy at catching the right wave.
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Parks and Gardens: 5 Amazing Green Areas of Hawaii
Lily B picks five terrifically beautiful spots for you to enjoy when visiting Hawaii (sponsored content)
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Hawaii told: 'Take care of tourists'
With some Hawaiians grumbling about being overrun by record numbers of visitors, the state's Tourism Authority is asking them to be kind to guests.
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Dole Plantation, Oahu, Hawaii (Where Gumbo was #169)
Gumbo was visiting one of Oahu's most popular tourist destinations, the Dole Plantation!
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April 10, 2016: Surfing shops, North Shore, Oahu
Surfing -- it's as Hawaiian as picturesque sunsets.
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Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki (Where Gumbo was #148)
The solution to our last travel puzzle was one of Oahu's oldest and most prestigious hotels.
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Nov. 28, 2018: Rainbow House Shaved Ice, Oahu
Samantha and her husband had some great shaved ice on the North Shore on Oahu, at a little place called Rainbow House Shaved Ice. Definitely worth a visit if in the area.
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Re: Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki (Where Gumbo was #148)
No - I wasn't looking for a Motel DrF !! Just a clue to the country. But I did get to ride in a limousine back to Waikiki from the mountain. Long story. Any volcanic mountain is only dormant until the next time. My dentist promised me "this wont hurt" when I was a kid. Never trusted an expert since !
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Hawaii, Italy turning to testing
Anxious to get their travel industries booming again, Italy and Hawaii are finding new ways to work with Covid-19 testing.
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The Open Air Market in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona
Samantha walks us through a Phoenix food treasure, a market full of farmers, small businesses and sustainable agriculture products.
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Four Favorite Tropical Drinks on Oahu
Tropical drinks on the Hawaiian islands are the best, however there are four that stood out to Samantha on her last trip to Oahu. Recipes included.
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USA Revisited: an Australian perspective
Barry shares fond memories of a last pre-pandemic visit to some of America's best scenes.
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Hilton Hawaiian Village: Fireworks and Rainbow Tower
While on Oahu, Samantha and her husband visited the Hilton Hawaiian Village and checked out the Rainbow Tower and the Friday evening fireworks show.
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Now Hawaii's talking 'overtourism'
Hawaii is feeling a super-strong wave of tourism just now, and is taking steps to keep things under control.
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New London, Connecticut's Waterfront
Jonathan L reveals that Gumbo has been visiting New London's waterfront.
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Rainbow Drive-In Plate Lunch, Oahu
Samantha and her husband had a few tasty visits to Rainbow Drive-In while on Oahu. She shares some of her favorite plate lunches.
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'Spam Jam' is back on Waikiki
For fans of the world's favorite lunch meat, a Hawaiian festival returns.
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Frommer 'Best Places' broadens the view
A new list of worthwhile destinations for planning next year's travel
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Duke Kahanamoku Statue, Waikiki, Hawaii
Samantha shares some information about Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku, as well as some pictures of his statue.
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Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
DrFumblefinger visits the most popular attraction in Hot Springs National Park -- its famous and historic Bathhouse Row.
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Camp Hale, Colorado
Camp Hale is now a quiet mountain meadow with scattered concrete ruins. But in World War II, this was a busy and active military camp which trained the elite cold-weather troops of the 10th Mountain Division.
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Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, Virginia
George G shares a visit to an unusual museum with a very wide-ranging collection