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freehawaii · 5 years ago

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TEACHING TOURISTS THE REAL HAWAI`I

New York Times - February 4, 2020

Demonstrators waving Hawaiian flags march outside Iolani Palace, marking the anniversary of the overthrow of Hawaii by the government of the United States.Credit...Marco Garcia for The New York Times

Locals in O`ahu know that the best way to get from Waikiki’s crowded beaches to the cool North Shore is to drive along the island’s eastern coast. The road is framed by mountains, ocean and greenery so lush and beautiful, it’s hard to focus the eye on one place for too long, for fear of missing the next scenic attraction.

On a recent trip along the route, something else stood out: the upside down Hawaiian flags flying at almost every stop.

The flag, which has the union jack in the bottom left corner, instead of the usual top left, hung in storefronts in Waikiki and was printed on T-shirts in Waimanalo, it was stuck on the bumpers of passing cars in Kailua and flying from the backs of trucks in Kahuku and other towns on the North Shore.

The flag has become a symbol of solidarity among Hawaiians who oppose the construction of a large new telescope on Mauna Kea, on the island of Hawai`i. Mauna Kea, at 32,000 feet from seafloor to summit, and with 13,796 feet above sea level, is one of the best places in the northern hemisphere, if not the world, to observe the cosmos, experts say. The telescope’s proponents say that it will bring hundreds of jobs to the island and advance humanity’s study of space.

But it has faced fierce resistance from some native Hawaiians for whom Mauna Kea is sacred ground and a place of roots, and their allies. Opponents of the telescope say they are tired of having their land taken for purposes that benefit others and for the often elusive promise of jobs that fail to deliver in terms of numbers or a living wage.

Kyle Kajihiro, left, and Terrilee Keko'olani, who offer alternative, educational tours of Oahu, outside Iolani Palace.Credit...Marco Garcia for The New York Times

“The struggle at Mauna Kea right now is one of the biggest issues that has realigned many cultural political relationships in Hawai`i,” said Kyle Kajihiro, an activist and lecturer at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. “It’s really quite an amazing emergence of Hawaiian activism of cultural awareness.”

The battle over the telescope has revealed fissures that have long existed in Hawai`i, a place that is all but synonymous with tourism — the most-popular destination for honeymoons in the United States and a bucket-list perennial. The fight has inspired actions around the islands, all relating to how land is used and who benefits from it.

The spirit of protest is most visible in O`ahu, where in Kahuku demonstrators have spent the last several months fighting the construction of eight wind turbines, each standing at 568 feet — taller than the tallest skyscraper in Honolulu. Protesters say the turbines will have adverse long term health effects on the population. The company building them says there is no evidence to support those claims and promises to bring jobs to the area. More than 160 people have been arrested there.

In southeast O`ahu, in September, 28 people were arrested trying to block the building of a park and recreation center in Waimanalo, a largely agricultural town. The developers behind the center say it will bring jobs and create a new community space, but opponents fear it will be a magnet for tourists and will destroy the forest and beach used by locals.

In Honolulu, in May, Hilton employees protested, demanding a better contract and job protections. In July, hotel employees went on strike to protest what they said were low wages and the firing of 45 workers by Diamond Resorts, an operator of multiple properties in the United States and Europe. The company said it would turn one of its hotels into a timeshare resort, which requires fewer workers than a traditional hotel.

“We value our dedicated team members at The Modern Honolulu and we were pleased to reach a contract agreement that includes a significant pay increase,” a spokesman for Diamond said. “We are continuing our planned efforts to convert the property into a world-class vacation ownership resort.”

Most people in Hawai`i, especially in the tourism industry work more than one job to barely get by, said Bryant de Venecia, communications organizer for the workers’ union, Unite Here Local 5, which represents resort workers.

“Mauna Kea has lit a fire for Hawaiians who are tired of watching their land, resources and work be used at the expense of their well-being,” he said.

Hawai`i is the most expensive state to live in, according to the 2018 Annual Average Cost of Living Index by the Council for Community and Economic Research. Groceries, for example, cost more than 60 percent the national average.

“People are tired of being decorative — Hawaiians as well as people who live in Hawai`i,” said Maile Meyer, who owns Nā Mea Hawai’i, a bookstore in Honolulu that sells products from smaller local makers. “You’re seeing a phenomenon of natives gathering again and completely finding our way back to each other as part of the solution.

Demonstrators gather to block a road at the base of Mauna Kea, on the island of Hawa`ii, to protest the construction of a giant telescope.Credit...Caleb Jones/Associated Press

Jobs Aren’t Enough

A common thread between these protests is that they are being led by locals. They say that since Europeans first arrived in the 18th century, Hawaiian land has been taken and misused by non-Hawaiians, and often to the detriment of Hawaiians and their traditions. The endeavors that have sparked these recent protests all promise jobs, just as tourism and defense have in the past.

But perhaps for the first time in recent Hawaiian history, natives and locals are saying the quality of these jobs is not good enough.

“We’re having to move away from quantity to quality,” said Laurien Baird Hokuli`i Helfrich-Nuss, the founder of Conscious Concepts, a company that works with local organizations on sustainable tourism initiatives. “Now that local people are getting more agency, they are learning more, going into a more curious space of saying ‘It’s great that this company is providing jobs, but what kind of jobs are they? Are they good jobs? Are they paying a livable wage?”

Tourism is the biggest driver of Hawai`i’s economy, accounting for 21 percent of jobs. Nearly 10 million people visited the state in 2018 and in 2019, guest arrivals were expected to surpass that number, hitting a record high. And although more people are visiting Hawai`i, they are spending less there.

Locals say that resorts are often owned and run by non-Hawaiians, with Hawaiian people employed in the lower-paying service jobs, and that development often benefits outsiders at the expense of native and local well-being.

“There historically hasn’t been enough consideration for how tourism and tourists can contribute to making life sustainable and really livable for the locals who serve them here,” Mr. de Venecia said.

More Than A “Play Land”

The feeling of escape — of fleeing to a nearby paradise with stunning beaches and luxurious resorts — has long been Hawai`i’s appeal to the traveling public. While the hottest trends in travel now are the search for authenticity and ways to experience local life, many people who visit Hawaii are looking to get away from daily life. They come to sit on the beach and drink a matai without thinking about much else. Their interaction with local culture is often limited to watching a hula show at the hotel luau.

“We realized a lot of folks who would visit us who would normally have more consciousness about history and social justice concerns seem to turn off that part of their brain when they think about Hawai`i,” Mr. Kajihiro, the activist and lecturer, said, adding that people treat the islands as a “play land.”

But this decision to turn off their brains is hurting Hawai`i and Hawaiians, he said. While working for the American Friends Service Committee, the Quaker peace and justice organization, Mr. Kajihiro and his colleague Terrilee Keko`olani studied the environmental and social effects of colonization, militarization and overdevelopment of Hawai`i. They learned that tourism was one of the industries with some of the most damaging effects on O`ahu, he said, citing overcrowding, a higher cost of living and higher prices for goods.

The pair began offering alternative tours of the island, which they call DeTours, in 2004 and have seen increased interest in recent years. Their work was included in the recently published Duke University Press book “DeTours: A Decolonial Guide to Hawai`i,” a collection of essays, interviews and family histories about ethical and contextualized tourism in the islands.

The tours are given to groups of people who want to learn about Hawai`i from the perspective of local Hawaiians. They include a deep history on the ways military life is hidden across the island. During a typical tour, guests go to `Iolani Palace, the Hawaiian royal residence, then to Chinatown and some of the old neighborhoods where new immigrants to Hawai`i traditionally settled. The next stop is usually Fort Shafter, the headquarters of the United States Army Pacific; then Camp Smith, but the main part of the tour is Ke Awalau o Pu`uloa — Pearl Harbor.Continue reading the main sto

During a DeTours of Pearl Harbor, Mr. Kajihiro pauses in the “Oa`hu court” between the Pearl Harbor galleries and the museum and asks guests to look at the placards in the hallway. At the placard that says, “The Hawaiian Kingdom was overthrown in 1893,” he explains that this one sentence has been controversial with the United States government because it acknowledges the government-backed overthrow of Queen Lili`uokolani, which unsettles American claims to Hawai`i. In the museum’s Attack Gallery, Mr. Kajihiro points to a small image of the Hono`uli`uli internment camp where Japanese people were held during World War II and uses it as a jumping-off point for a conversation about immigration and civil rights.

“People already come here with so many images and ideas about what Hawai`i is that it’s really hard for them to see something different, so that’s why we started calling our work ‘DeTours,” Mr. Kajihiro said. “To swerve off the path that most people are going to see or understand and consume and shake it up by raising some more critical perspectives and introducing a lot of historical facts that are not so pleasant.”

New Type Of Tourism

The DeTours team is part of a movement looking to change what tourism means in Hawai`i. Ms. Nuss, of Conscious Concepts, is originally from O`ahu and returned in 2009 after working in hospitality in the Caribbean, New York, Miami and other places on the United States mainland.

“I came home seeing something happening in Hawai`i that I didn’t see when I left,” she said. “My generation was stepping into their leadership roles and doing it differently, reconnecting for a movement back to the land.”

But she quickly realized that what many companies were doing didn’t align with her vision for supporting tourism while ensuring the well-being of overworked Hawaiians.

In 2015, Ms. Nuss created her company to find ways to support Hawaiian businesses function sustainably while also remaining a key part of the most important sector in O`ahu — tourism. Ms. Nuss has worked with farms, artists and nonprofit organizations to change their offerings so they can appeal to tourists, while still benefiting Hawaiians. A farm hoping to attract tourists to volunteer might turn to her to figure out the best ways to reach them. She described her work with as “consciously creating experiences for travelers and opportunities for locals.”

“I had a realization about how our tourism industry is presently run, which is coming from the commodification of culture,” she said. “I realized what was happening in my communities and the value systems that were driving it were contradictory to the form of tourism that I was being a part of.

”Continue reading the main stTo give tourists a more authentic experience of “the real Hawai`i,” the artists Roxy and Matt Ortiz, invite them into their studio in the Kaka`ako district of Honolulu. The couple is known for their elaborate murals of fanciful tree houses, which they create under the name Wooden Wave.

“When people come see us work, it gives them a totally different way to experience Hawai`i,” Ms. Ortiz said. “And it’s a fun way for us to give tourists a different experience than they usually see in those brochures.”

In these studio visits, guests can see the couple’s work in progress, but also learn about ahupua`a, the ancient system of land division, in which the island was separated into slices, each slice running from the top of the local mountain to the shore. During the visit, Mr. Ortiz explains that each ahupua’a included forest area up high and a cultivated area below, and depending on the politics and economy of each ahupua`a, its size was different from another.

Mr. Ortiz said that even the slightest opportunity for tourists to think about how water and land have always worked together and why they hold importance to Hawaiians can encourage them to be more thoughtful when interacting with locals and the land and sea while visiting.

“When people have some of the history and context they can appreciate the art more and they can experience the island in a more meaningful way,” he said.

Visitors can stay at Kahumana Organic Farm to get outside the luxury resort experience.Credit...Marco Garcia for The New York Times

Another way tourists can learn about the land and engage with locals is by visiting a local farm like Kahumana Farm in Waianae on the west side of O`ahu.Continue reading the main stor

In November, Chloe Anderson, a therapist and teacher in California, visited the farm and stayed for four of her six days on O`ahu. There she shared a room with others, did yoga, learned about the produce grown and cooked on the farm and generally felt like she got a more meaningful experience than she would have at a luxury resort, removed from daily Hawaiian life.

“We had like three or four different activities we would do every day,” she said. “But so many things were based off the farm and at the farm. We still had the experience of being a tourist in Hawai`i and going on hikes and beach excursions, but also of experiencing something more.”

Some business owners are committed to staying in the tourism sector, and are trying to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

Shane Hiroshi Gibler pilots the Royal Hawaiian Catamaran, for a sunset cruise off Honolulu. Credit...Marco Garcia for The New York Times

“I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect that people just won’t work in the main industry there is and I don’t think Hawaiians want to stop tourism altogether, but we are all working to find ways of doing it responsibly and thoughtfully,” said Shane Hiroshi Gibler, who co-owns Royal Hawaiian Catamaran, which is based in Honolulu and offers snorkel tours, sunset cruises and private charters.

On Mr. Gibler’s boat, guests are asked not to bring any plastic and recycling is available aboard. Mr. Gibler educates guests an education about fishing, food and the importance of the ocean and the land to Hawaiians. The Royal Catamaran team regularly gathers people to clean up the shoreline and has been working with the Surfrider Foundation to remove ghost nets — fishing nets that have been lost or left behind by fishing boats — from reefs or the ocean.

The idea, one echoed by Mr. Kajihiro, is to encourage tourists to think about how they can leave their resort, even for one day of their trip, and contribute to the place they are visiting.ontinue reading the main stor

“The point is to make folks more responsible when they come here and to interrogate this notion that Hawai`i is somehow a place for them,” Mr. Kajihiro said. “If you are thinking about coming here, ask yourself: Who are you in relation to this place? Are you bringing something that will be of value to the host, the people who live here? What will be your impact and your legacy be?”

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lotus-garden-cottages · 2 years ago

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Best Islands to Visit in Hawaii

When most people think of Hawaii, they think of sandy beaches, tropical fruit, and hula dancers. And while all of these things can be found on the islands, there is so much more to discover. Each island has its unique personality, from the active volcanoes of Hawaii to the remote beaches of Kauai. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, it’s important to know which island is the best fit for you and your interests. In this blog post, we will explore the best islands to visit in Hawaii based on different activities and interests. From hiking to swimming to simply taking in the sights, there is an island for everyone in Hawaii.

Big Island - Best Islands to Visit in Hawaii

There are eight major islands in Hawaii, and while each has its unique charm, the Big Island is truly unrivaled. Here you’ll find active volcanoes, black sand beaches, lush rainforests, and much more. The Big Island is home to Hawaii’s tallest mountain, Mauna Kea. At 13,796 feet, it’s taller than Mt. Everest when measured from the ocean floor! The summit of Mauna Kea is a popular spot for stargazing – on a clear night, you can see up to 14,000 stars. The island is also home to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you can see the lava flow from Volcano Village, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. For a different kind of adventure, take a helicopter tour over the crater or go hiking through the Thurston Lava Tube. And no visit to the Big Island would be complete without seeing Punalu‘u Beach, famous for its black sand created by lava flows into the ocean. The beach is also a nesting ground for endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles. Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation (or both!), the Big Island has something for everyone – making it one of the best islands to visit in Hawaii.

Maui

Maui is one of the most popular islands to visit in Hawaii. Maui is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, and its many activities and attractions. Maui is also a great place to enjoy the Hawaiian culture. There are many things to do in Maui. You can spend your days relaxing on the beach, hiking through Haleakala National Park, or exploring the town of Lahaina. There are also many great restaurants in Maui, so you can try some delicious Hawaiian food. If you are looking for a place to stay in Maui, there are many great hotels and resorts to choose from. Whether you want to stay in a luxury resort or a more budget-friendly hotel, you will be able to find something that fits your needs in Maui.

Oahu

If you're looking for the perfect island getaway, look no further than Oahu. This Hawaiian island is home to some of the best beaches in the world, as well as a wealth of cultural attractions. From Waikiki Beach to Diamond Head State Monument, there's something for everyone on Oahu. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach or explore Hawaii's rich culture, Oahu is the perfect destination. Soak up the sun at one of the island's many pristine beaches, or visit historic sites like Pearl Harbor. For a truly unforgettable experience, take a helicopter tour of the island to see its natural beauty from above. No matter what your interests are, you'll find plenty to do on Oahu. So start planning your trip today and experience all that this Hawaiian Island has to offer!

Kauai

Kauai is known as Hawaii’s Garden Island, and it’s easy to see why. This island is lush and green, with beautiful hiking trails, waterfalls, and beaches. Kauai is also home to the Napali Coast, a stretch of coastline with dramatic cliffs that are popular for kayaking and hiking. If you’re looking for a laid-back island vibe, Kauai is the perfect place to visit. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy, but the pace is slower here than on some of the other Hawaiian islands.

Lanai

The island of Lanai is one of the most beautiful and secluded islands in Hawaii. It is known for its unspoiled natural beauty, dramatic cliffs, and pristine beaches. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, and exploring the many hidden coves and waterfalls. There are also several excellent restaurants on the island, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Hawaiian lifestyle.

Molokai

Molokai is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled islands in Hawaii. It's known for its dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and lush green valleys. Visitors can hike to Kalaupapa National Historical Park, snorkel in Hulopo`e Bay, or take a mule ride down the Kalaupapa Peninsula. Molokai is the perfect place to get away from it all and experience the true beauty of Hawaii.

What to do on each island

There are so many things to do on each of the Hawaiian Islands, it's hard to know where to start. Here are some highlights of what to do on each island: On Oahu, visit Honolulu and Waikiki Beach, then head to the North Shore for some world-famous surf. Take a drive out to the East Coast to see the majestic cliffs of the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout. Don't forget to visit Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial. On Maui, take a drive down the Road to Hana and see Hawaii's lush rainforest and black sand beaches. Visit Haleakala National Park for an otherworldly experience in the volcano country. Or just relax on one of Maui's many white sand beaches like Kapalua Bay or Makena Beach. On Kauai, go hiking on one of its many pristine hiking trails like Kalalau Trail or Awa'awapuhi Trail. Visit Waimea Canyon, often called "the Grand Canyon of the Pacific." And don't miss a chance to see Kauai's famous Napali Coast on a helicopter tour or boat cruise. On Hawaii Island (also called The Big Island), visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see an active volcano up close. Drive down the Chain of Craters Road for an amazing view of lava flow after lava flow. Or take a dip in one of The Big Island's many hot springs like Ahalanui Park.

Conclusion

There are so many beautiful islands to visit in Hawaii, it's hard to choose just one. But if we had to narrow it down, these would be our top picks for the best islands to visit in Hawaii. From Kauai's stunning Napali Coast to Maui's dramatic Haleakala crater, there is something for everyone on these Islands. So start planning your trip today and see for yourself why Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world.

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wayfaring · 7 years ago

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A bonus post for today, because I was able to work a miracle and extract it from my old computer. These pictures were taken in Hawai’i, near the summit of Mauna Kea, I believe. Long enough ago that I suspect that they were taken on a camera that hardly counts as a camera anymore, and in the low half light of dusk. Allow me to share a story, as I did with my first Switzerland post of the Rewind: . One of the best memories I have is atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii. We drove to the top for the night tour at the observatory and I was unprepared in every way. I had packed for a summer time vacation to Hawaii and definitely did not have warm enough clothes for the summit at night. My lips were turning blue and my body was starting to shiver when someone produced a sizable jug of hot chocolate and passed it around. It had been perfectly made - with milk instead of water - aromatic and just the right temperature to warm me from the inside out even as the sweet scented plumeria in my hair was frosting in the cold. The guide from the observatory bade us look up as he told the story of Hawai’i, his voice melodic as he narrated the story of a goddess and the sea. What I was perhaps most unprepared for was turning my eyes to the sky. The Milky Way stretched out above us, bright, sparkling, distinct, and clearer even than our breath fogging the air around our faces. The whole of the galaxy balanced on edge, visible for us to see unaided. We took turns at the telescopes and counted Saturns moons and peeked at the Andromeda Galaxy, but there is a pure and singular magic at seeing your own galaxy stretching out for your eyes to see. | ig:wayfar.ing

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huakaicampers-blog · 5 years ago

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Kilauea is one of the most dynamic volcanoes on the planet and most Hawaii tours will incorporate perspectives on the crest of smoke and debris ascending from its cavity top. On the off chance that you are there on a day when Pele the goddess of fire is unappeased, you may very well observe a living magma stream.

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Mauna Kea is an old, lethargic Volcano and thought to be the most consecrated well of lava on the Big Island. At 13,796 ft above ocean level, Mauna Kea's pit top is snow-topped throughout Hawaii's winter a long time as a conspicuous difference to the tropical atmosphere at its base. You can book a campervan rental Big Island Hawaii and see the sights with your family.

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Protests spread as activists fight telescope in Hawaii

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Protests spread as activists fight telescope in Hawaii

Kumu hula Bradford Ikemanu Lum, left, greets with kupuna Noe Noe Wong-Wilson during the seventh day of protests against the TMT telescope on Monday, July 22, 2019, at the base of Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)

Demonstrations against a giant telescope planned for Hawaii’s tallest peak have spread to New York, Las Vegas and Honolulu’s tourist mecca of Waikiki as Native Hawaiians push to protect what they say is a sacred place.

In Nevada, a few hundred Native Hawaiians and former Hawaii residents gathered under the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign to show their solidarity with protesters back home.

Elsewhere, video on Twitter showed a few dozen protesters chanting and holding signs and flags in New York’s Union Square.

Protesters have been blocking a road to the summit of Mauna Kea, a site they consider to be sacred, since last week to prevent construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.

State officials said the crowd stood at 1,500 on Monday after swelling to 2,000 over the weekend.

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green said there will have to be a compromise in order for the telescope project to go forward but he doesn’t know if that’s possible.

Even though the Hawaii Supreme Court has ruled the telescope’s construction permit was valid, the question at hand is not a legal one, he said.

“This is a cultural question and the question about an entire culture’s sense of self. I don’t care what the rulings were. It boils down to how the Hawaiian community perceives itself and what vision it has for the future,” Green said in a telephone interview after visiting the protest site. He said he spoke with Native Hawaiian elders for four hours.

Lt. Gov. Josh Green, right, walks with Noe Noe Wong-Wilson on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the base of Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island. Demonstrations against a giant telescope planned for Hawaii’s tallest peak have spread to New York, Las Vegas and Honolulu’s tourist mecca of Waikiki as Native Hawaiians push to protect what they say is a sacred place. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)

The lieutenant governor said it’s time for a “grand reconciliation” with Hawaii’s “host culture.”

He said that means the state taking a strong position on U.S. recognition for Native Hawaiians, moving more aggressively to provide house lots through the state Department of Hawaiian Homelands and not “shying away from” the U.S.-backed overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893.

He said he would urge Gov. David Ige to de-escalate the situation and withdraw the Hawaii National Guard. Ige has sent guard units to the mountain to transport personnel and supplies and enforce some road closures.

Protests also spread to the tourism sector, the state’s biggest employer.

The intersection of Mauna Kea Access Road and Daniel K. Inouye Highway is seen before dawn during the seventh day of protests against the TMT telescope on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the base of Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island. Demonstrations against a giant telescope planned for Hawaii’s tallest peak have spread to New York, Las Vegas and Honolulu’s tourist mecca of Waikiki as Native Hawaiians push to protect what they say is a sacred place. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)

Several businesses joined a one-day “tourism boycott” organized by activists.

Old Lahaina Luau on Maui called off its nightly luau, leading to cancellations for 450 people. Because the show is sold out through the middle of next month, it wasn’t able to accommodate most guests on another night and issued refunds.

The company acted because it believed most of its employees would likely have decided to join the boycott regardless.

“So we decided, you know what, it would really show our support to our employees and at the same time reflect our support to Hawaiian culture for us to have everyone be able to take off that day,” said Kawika Freitas, director of public and cultural relations at Old Lahaina Luau.

Bradford Ikemanu Lum performs an oli and presents ho’okupu to kupuna during the seventh day of protests on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the base of Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island. Demonstrations against a giant telescope planned for Hawaii’s tallest peak have spread to New York, Las Vegas and Honolulu’s tourist mecca of Waikiki as Native Hawaiians push to protect what they say is a sacred place. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)

Skyline Hawaii suspended zipline rides on the Big Island, Kauai and Maui. It cancelled bicycle and van tours to the summit of Haleakala, Maui’s tallest peak, and to the small town of Hana. The decision affected several hundred customers.

“We did have a few people that were a little bit upset, but 90 percent of the people were very understanding,” said Jennifer Puha, who works in reservations.

The company’s owner has a lot of respect for Hawaiian culture, Puha said. “He feels that we have a duty to stand by doing the right thing,” she said.

Both Skyline Hawaii and Old Lahaina Luau were to resume normal operations on Tuesday.

Billy Freitas talks during a circle discussion with Hawaii Lt. Governor Josh Green on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the base of Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island. Demonstrations against a giant telescope planned for Hawaii’s tallest peak have spread to New York, Las Vegas and Honolulu’s tourist mecca of Waikiki as Native Hawaiians push to protect what they say is a sacred place. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)

Over the weekend, hundreds of people marched on sidewalks past tourists and high-rise hotels in Waikiki.

Scientists want to build the telescope atop Mauna Kea because it is one of the best sites in the world for viewing the skies. The observatory would join 13 other telescopes already at the summit, though several are due to be decommissioned in a concession to telescope opponents.

Ige has ordered the closure of the road as a way to clear a path for construction equipment. But protesters have blocked the road, creating a standoff.

On Monday, 13 state lawmakers and county council members called on Ige to rescind his emergency proclamation for the area, saying it violated the spirit of a law intended to help communities during natural disasters or threats to public safety.

They said neither describes the current situation.

Kupuna Emily Na’eole, right, of Puna, gives testimony as other kupuna become emotional during a circle discussion with Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the base of Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island. Demonstrations against a giant telescope planned for Hawaii’s tallest peak have spread to New York, Las Vegas and Honolulu’s tourist mecca of Waikiki as Native Hawaiians push to protect what they say is a sacred place. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)

Emily Naeole, right, of Puna, gives testimony during a circle discussion with Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green, seen third from top left, on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the base of Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island. Demonstrations against a giant telescope planned for Hawaii’s tallest peak have spread to New York, Las Vegas and Honolulu’s tourist mecca of Waikiki as Native Hawaiians push to protect what they say is a sacred place. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)

This July 14, 2019, file photo shows the summit of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea. For activists who say they’re protecting Mauna Kea, the fight against the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope is a boiling point in Hawaiian history: the overthrow on the Hawaiian kingdom, battles over land, water and development and questions about how the islands should be governed. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)

In this Monday, July 22, 2019, photo provided by the State of Hawaii, Mauna Kea law enforcement personnel interact with protesters blocking a road to the summit of Mauna Kea, a site considered sacred in Hawaii. Scientists want to build a telescope atop Mauna Kea because it is one of the best sites in the world for viewing the skies. The observatory would join 13 other telescopes already at the summit, though five are due to be decommissioned in a concession to telescope opponents. The Hawaii Supreme Court upheld the permit in 2018. (Dan Dennison/State of Hawaii via AP)

In this Sunday, July 21, 2019, photo provided by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, protesters block a road to the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Scientists want to build the telescope atop Mauna Kea because it is one of the best sites in the world for viewing the skies. Hawaii Gov. David Ige has ordered the closure of the road as a way to clear a path for construction equipment. (Dan Dennison/Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources via AP)

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Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green, top left, listens to testimony from kupuna during a circle discussion on the seventh day of protests against the TMT telescope on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the base of Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island. Demonstrations against a giant telescope planned for Hawaii’s tallest peak have spread to New York, Las Vegas and Honolulu’s tourist mecca of Waikiki as Native Hawaiians push to protect what they say is a sacred place. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)

Kohala resident Kylie Coito, right, embraces Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green during the seventh day of protests against the TMT telescope on Monday, July 22, 2019, at the base of Mauna Kea on Hawaii Island. Lt. Green spent several hours talking with activists. (Jamm Aquino/Honolulu Star-Advertiser via AP)

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FINALLY finished a conference poster that was driving me up the wall so here! Let’s do a tagging meme :D! Rolling in the two I got from @redasuki and @maiikawriter, thank you so much! :)

1. Answer the new questions given by the previous person 2. Write 11 new questions 3. Tag 11 people

1. Have you ever been out of the country? If so, where? Yup! I’m in Europe so it’s more common! I’ve been to Spain (Mallorca, Fuerteventura) and Disneyland Paris for holidays as a kid, and for work I’ve been to France (Lyon, Marseille), Netherlands (Noordwijk), Switzerland (Zurich) and USA (Hawai’i) three times :). The best was Hawaii by far, got to use the telescopes, and the islanders are genuinely lovely people!

2. Onions - yes or no? YES they’ll in most things I cook.

3. What’s the best kind of cookie? No contest, Sainsburys raspberry and white chocolate. BUT if you’re using the term cookie to mean any type of biscuit, I am rather partial to Viennese sandwiches.

4. What do you think draws you in to make you attach to a show or character? The greater the potential dorkiness the better. Guess that’s why I love Dragon Ball, they’re all so ridiculous. I’m not one for ‘badass’ characters.

5. What has made you smile today? Read lovely feedback on an arts I did - haven’t posted it yet but will with the next textbook chapter. I’m rather proud of it as it shows my progress, so was nice to hear from other people that they liked it!

6. Do you collect anything? Ah, no sorry! Cringey memories? Hehe!

7. Do you have a favorite (or funny) tumblr memory? Seeing my friend @jaalamadarav‘s BIOWARE news blog take off :) I get to point at them like YEAHHHH! They’re really committed and a lovely person.

8. What’s one thing you wish your parents had taught you earlier in life? How to drive at 17 (earliest age in UK). My Dad freaked out when I moved the car he didn’t want to teach me after, and I couldn’t afford lessons until mid-20s. I have my license and can drive fine, but not confident if there are other cars.

9. Do you live in the past, in the present, or for the future? Cringe about the past (learning not to), get excited about the future, and daydream of alternative presents aka stories aka DB let’s be real.

10. What’s a typical day like for you? 7:15 wake up and play with the buns, get ready, 8:30 leave to get to work for 9:30, be a scientist until 5:30, hour getting home again and spend the evening with the buns, my partner, drawing and writing. Sometimes go to the beach in the evening no matter the weather. I’ve been drawing every day since November, and now writing. It’s fun!

11. Do you have siblings? If yes, do you have any routines that you share or specific things you do together? If no, do you wish you did? I do! Younger sis! We watch Teamfourstar together when we meet up. Also recently found out that, even though we haven’t discussed music preferences other than our particular faves for basically eight years (she is the biggest fan of RHCP going), we like the same recent music O_O.

12. Have you ever seen a ghost? If yes, how? If no, do you believe in them? Nope, not seen one and I don’t believe in them, sorry. Taken too many physics classes and can’t see where ghosts would fit in. Whilst physics isn’t finished there’s some gaps that are closed :(. Though I am easily scared in the dark!

13. Where’s the coolest/greatest place you’ve ever been? Working at a telescope on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawai’i. At night if your eyes adjust, you can just about read by the light of the stars alone. If I could upload one particular group of memories to the internet for people, it would be those. OH WAIT I DID (don’t watch the first two videos they’re awful, was just trying my hand at it LOL). Telescope tour you can’t actually get as public :)

14. Do you ship any rare pairs? If so, what pairing? Trunks x Mai and Goten x Marron (when adults, obvs). Marten is my only noncanon ship I guess, otherwise I roll with canon. I’m a little invested in Marten now for some mad reason (I blame @acelious) but if the characterisations diverge from my headcanons if Super goes beyond EoZ, I’ll just accept whatever they give there.

15. What’s your favorite smell? Wish I could say something sensible but probably petrol <_<;. Vanilla if I’m not risking killing brain cells? Haha!

16. If your leisure time is limited to just enough for one activity, do you choose to watch tv, play games, read, draw…? Apparently draw? Though textbook right now so drawing/writing, textbook counts as one thing I’m going to pretend :).

17. Is your hair naturally curly or straight? Tis wavey! I can straighten and curl it and it mostly stays. Humidity makes it wavey but it doesn’t look too bad.

18. Would your ideal dream home be in a city or rural area? Rural by the sea but with a train station :). I live in a seaside town now!

19. How many languages do you speak? To quote Bruce Willis, I only speak two languages - good English and bad English. I can speak Cockney Rhyming Slang! Didn’t even know half the words I used were CRS until I saw a list of them, haha!

20. What’s your favorite holiday? Camping! Haven’t done it in a while but would like to again!

21. What’s your favorite music genre? Well according to what I’m liking on Spotify at the moment it’s the New Wave/Synth Pop resurgence and Indie Pop (aka, Walk the Moon etc).

22. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Introverted! I have been known to nap at parties when it gets too much. Is just my way. I get tired after a couple of hours, unless it’s with friends where we just ignore each other for an hour or so. New Questions! 1. What’s your favourite childhood memory? 2. You get one character to ride and die with from a fandom associated with the tagged blog. Who do you pick as a bestie and why? 3. If given a blockbuster budget and full creative control, what film/documentary would you make? 4. In the same vein, if you could run a business with financial security to tide you over the difficult start up, what would you run? Keep it small or go global? 5. How often are you caught out by the weather (no brolly/coat, too hot for jeans/biking in high winds)? 6. Any phobias or silly things you’re scared of? 7. What’s your “I totally shouldn’t be doing this but I’m an adult so screw you I can do what I want” activity? (spending, particular food etc?) 8. What’s a recent forehead slapping “I’m glad no one was filming that” moment you’ve had? 9. Magic fairy gives you points to insta-level up a skill. What do you pick? (Something brand new, something you’ve “mastered”? Something you find hard?) 10. Magic fairy also lets you magically change the colour of one type of object to any colour you want instantly and permanently. What do you do/pick and what havoc does it cause? 11. What are you procrastinating by answering these questions? ;) Tagging: @jaalamadarav @munchkinkittyhams @acelious @questdrivencollie @fanblot @repost-this-image @myfandompost only if you want to, of course!

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Write up of our trip in 2011.

Day 1:

We landed in Maui and rented a convertible to do the ‘Road to Hana’! It’s a 2 ½ hour drive and best not to be done after sunset! A convertible is recommended so you can put the top-down and enjoy the views the best but some also like a 4×4 so if there’s any debris (usually after rainstorms) on the road, you’ll be fine. We were ok with the convertible and actually loved it. The highway is curvy, winding, and at times a one-lane road highway (CRAZY driving) with lots of pit-stops to be taken for waterfalls, fruit stands, viewpoints, etc. Normally people will start the drive in the morning from Lahaina/airport area and spend ½ day driving slowly all the way just past Hana to Oleo Gulch (the 7 sacred pools) and then drive back slowly, stopping whenever anything seems interesting! What we did is drive straight to Hana without stopping on the first day and spent the night in Hana (there’s only one real hotel but lots of bed and breakfasts). We stayed at the Hotel Hana-Maui, which I think has been re-named the Travasaa Hana. It’s pricey but awesome. Very quiet, almost secluded feeling, and relaxing. Exactly what we were looking for and honestly we wished we had an extra day to spend just at the hotel doing nothing (they have an infinity pool, yoga classes, lots of property to walk around, hammocks/lounge chairs in your personal patio, etc.)! The hotel is associated with Hamoa Beach which is a short drive away or I think they have a shuttle too. The beach is beautiful!! MUST GO if you’re in the area. Again, a secluded feeling even though it’s a public beach. We ate dinner at the hotel b/c the town shuts down early and there aren’t really any other options.

Day 2:

We ate breakfast at the hotel and spent the morning at Hamoa Beach. Then we drove to Oleo Gulch (the 7 sacred pools) and went swimming in one of the lower pools. Wear good shoes b/c it’s a rocky climb/walk to the pools. It’s pretty cool to see and apparently if you can spend more time you can hike to one of the higher pools and there are some pretty cool waterfalls. From Oleo Gulch we drove back the opposite way on the road to Hana into Lahaina city, stopping at some fruit stands, a view point, and a waterfall. Don’t have any specific information b/c we did everything as we saw it, but I highly recommend getting different maps and/or guidebooks suggesting pit-stops along the way – don’t just use one book/map b/c sometimes the mile markers are listed differently or one book misses something another has, etc. Also, apparently they even have CDs that you can listen to in the car as you’re driving that will describe things to you as you go. Make sure you have your camera, good water shoes (in case you want to hike to any waterfalls), snacks/water, bathing suits/towels, and bug repellant!

That evening we checked into the Plantation Inn in Lahaina. It’s a cute little hotel ($150/night) but there were ants! Apparently this is common for Hawaii but we didn’t find this problem anywhere else. Don’t think I would stay here again but it was just one night and we barely spent time at the hotel. The breakfast at the restaurant was really good.

That evening we had dinner at the Old Lahaina Luau. It’s ranked as one of the best and most authentic luaus…not sure how true it is, but the show was awesome and the food was good. It was a pain to book b/c the luau gets booked up really fast and although we were on a waiting list, I had to keep calling b/c they don’t do a good job of following up. It costs about $100 for buffet dinner, unlimited drinks/open-bar, and a great show of hula and Polynesian dancers.

Day 6-9:

We stayed at the Fairmont Kea Lani oceanfront room – one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at! Absolutely loved it, loved the pool, the views, the beach (polo beach – small private beach for Fairmont, but large waves!) and the resto – Nick’s Fishmarket Maui – where we ate dinner twice 🙂 I don’t think you have to stay at the hotel to eat here so if you want a dinner out, I’d recommend it. You can try to come before sunset and sit with a sunset view and it’s really pretty. Again, a little pricey (it’s the Fairmont!) but we were lazy to leave the property. We pretty much spent every afternoon at the Fairmont pool/beach and during the days did three different tours:

Surfing – we surfed with Maui Waveriders in Kihei and LOVED them. Great instructor and they have a photographer in the water for you! Would’ve been cool to try paddle boarding too!

Sunrise Bike Ride with Haleakala Bike Company – http://www.bikemaui.com/ – we drove ourselves to their shop (past Paia) and then took a bus up with the tour company to the peak of the volcano. On the tour, you watch the sunrise (freezing cold) and then bike ride all the way down to the shop. You usually end up back at the shop by 10am. We chose the self-guided option so we were on our own and can stop wherever we like for breakfast/ photos/ etc. I was not a fan of this tour. The sunrise was pretty but b/c we already did the sunset in mauna kea on big island, I wasn’t blown away. There are others who say this is the best thing they’ve ever done though… Also the self-guided thing in retrospect was not such a good idea b/c it was easy to get lost (which we did!) and then we had to bike ride uphill to get back on track (you can imagine how happy I was about that!). Finally, you have to wake up at like 3 am to make it to the bike shop and catch their bus to the summit for the sunrise. It was just exhausting. So overall, I would not do this specific tour again but would recommend doing the guided bike ride tour, especially if you haven’t done a sunset/sunrise thing yet… or you can choose the option where you bike ride later in the day without the sunrise…

Snorkelling – http://www.sailtrilogy.com/ We took a snorkelling tour to Molokini crater and the boat was also supposed to stop at “turtle town” an area where you can snorkel with the turtles! This is supposed to be an amazing tour and the snorkeling is supposed to be great…unfortunately, on the day we took the tour the weather was not so great and the snorkeling was really disappointing. There were definitely lots of fish and they were really close and all around us, but nothing too exceptional. Mind you, the first-time snorkelers on board really seemed to like it. We did take the later tour so I don’t know if we had gone in the early morning tour if that would have been better. Also, because of the weather they were also unable to go to ‘turtle town’ and even though we saw some turtles in the water, we didn’t get to snorkel/swim with them. Really upset about that! I’d still recommend snorkeling at Molokini crater and/or turtle town area b/c I think that maybe we had an ‘off day.’ Maybe booking separate tours (i.e. one just for turtle town and one for molokini crater etc.) would be better and/or booking the tour for earlier in the week would be a good idea so if the weather is not great you can re-book for a better day?

Maui Notes:

Red Sand Beach – so apparently there’s only one and it’s in Hana and almost impossible to get to (well possible but really dangerous to hike to and it’s considered trespassing). We found out that the local kayaking tour company in Hana (the hotel transferred us to them so not sure of the name) can do private kayak trips and will take you there at a cost of $150/person! Rahim was dying to go to this beach and we were tempted to risk the hike but it had rained the night before so the warnings were really high. The kayak tour also said they could not take us until later that afternoon or the next day and we didn’t have the time, plus a little too pricey for us so we passed. If this is something high on your to-do list, book it as soon as you get there! Also the price might be negotiable, especially depending on the number of people so you might get a better deal….

Paia – this is a little town on the road to Hana that has Brazilian influence. You can shop for some hot Brazilian bikinis here or go to the beach and see the pretty people 😀 There’s also a resto and B&b called Mama’s Fish House here that’s supposed to be great and according to foursquare (and Rahim) Paia is known for their fish tacos…(I think the resto is called paia fish market). If you get a chance, I’d even recommend spending a night here before leaving for your road to hana or on your way back. The town was cute. A couple we met on our snorkeling trip were honeymooning in maui and spent the trip based in Paia and loved it.

Maui beaches – there are some great beaches around the Fairmont hotel area (Wailea) and even up past Lahaina (in Napili) and people we met on the snorkeling tour who were staying in Napili also said the snorkeling there was awesome. We were really happy with Fairmont and wanted to chill so we didn’t do anything else but stay at the Fairmont pool/beach, but just letting you know in case you want to explore b/c polo beach isn’t known as one of the ‘best’ beaches!

Helicopter tour – this was a cost thing originally so we didn’t book it and then afterwards it was an availability thing (I asked the hotel concierge to try the night before we were leaving!) and so we did not get to do a helicopter tour on this trip. Don’t really feel like it’s a must-do but some of the pics of the waterfalls you can see from the helicopter look incredible. Lesson – book ahead or at least as soon as you arrive if you want to do this!

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adventoursofwifesquared · 6 years ago

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When my wife told me to pack for a quick trip, I didn’t think a 6 hour flight from Phoenix to the Big Island would start our 36 hours on Kailua. Honestly, it was one of the best trips we have had. We started out in the Kona airport area, but the island is small enough that you can easily adjust what attraction/site to do first if you start your drive on the Hilo side.

Day 1

We flew out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with one carry on bag each on a direct flight at 10:45 am heading to the Kailua-Kona airport. Arriving at 2:20 pm makes for a perfect time for most travelers, since you can grab your rental car and head to normal check-in hours like we did.

If you choose to fly into the Kona airport, then it is wise to have a hotel close to this destination. A few places we recommend are The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, The Fairmont Orchid, The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, or The Royal Kona Resort. All of these are a short drive from the airport and have some great views.

If you decide to go the luxury route, then the Fairmont Orchid is one of our favorites and offers some of the best options for a short time. From the airport, after getting a rental car, it will take you about 30 mins (22.4 miles) to drive to the hotel. This will have you arrive at the required check in time.

View from the Fairmont Orchid pool at sunset

After check-in, head to the Hale Kai Restaurant where you can grab a bite to eat, a drink and enjoy the view of the ocean. Afterwards, is a perfect time to relax in by the pool or cuddle in a hot tub. It’s always nice to sit back and enjoy the views that this island has to offer.

Day 2

Start your day by grabbing some snorkel gear from the hotel or get yours out. Check with your hotel, sometimes it is included in the resort fee. The Fairmont Orchid has a wonderful private area of beach in the Pauoa Bay for snorkeling. Within 5 mins of snorkeling, we had some Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) swimming right under us. This area is great for seeing some wildlife within a short amount of time.

Green Sea Turtle

Some other areas to see some marine wildlife and green sea turtles is at Kahaluu Beach Park , Honaunau Bay , Kiholo Bay , and Punaluu Black Sand Beach.

Next, shower and get dressed to head to Puako Petroglyph Park where it is free and easy to see some the islands past history. Here is a good site for info on hiking the park.

This next part is where your rental car comes in handy. Next, its time to start driving and head back to the Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy 19. This hwy will take you past other parks and places that could easily be part of your schedule or substituted for another activity.

Continue on hwy 19 and stop by the W.M. Keck Observatory. If you really want to see the top of the 14,000 foot summit, then a 4×4 vehicle is needed and is something that needs to be planned in advanced. Otherwise you can visit the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Center at an elevation of 9,200 feet.

Temperatures can change from one side of the island to the other. The Kona side is hot/dry, the middle mountain areas are colder, and the Hilo side is more of a rainforest ecosystem. Bring appropriate clothing for the weather.

Continue the drive along the Mamalahoa Hwy 19 towards the Akaka Falls State Park. It will cost you $5 per car. The trail is only a 0.4 mile loop, where you will have views of the Akaka Falls (422 feet high) and the Kahuna Falls. The trail is paved with some steps.

Another place to stop by is the Wailuku River State Park where they have two attractions to see: Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pot. If your in the area around 10 a.m. and it’s a sunny day then look out for the rainbow that is formed in the mist of the 80 foot waterfall. Unfortunately for us it was a cloudy on this side of the island when we were visiting.

Rainbow Falls at Wailuku River State Park

Wailuku River State Park

Since May 2018, the Kīlauea volcano has had activity where most of the Volcanoes National Park had to be closed. It has since reopened as of September 22 of 2018. The Kīlauea Visitor Center will have up to date information on road closures or any other current conditions, as well as exhibits on the formation of the island and its history. Make sure to vista their site before making your drive, it can always change at a moments notice. Some parts of the park are sometimes closed.

Kilauea Caldera at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

The entrance fee for a car is $25, while a individual will cost $12. These passes will last you 7 days, so if you have more time, then try to spend it hiking and exploring this park. The park is open 24 hours, but the visitor center closes around 5 p.m. so plan to visit it first. If you only have a short time, then it is possible to see some of the sites in this park, before leaving to do the 2 hour drive back to the Kona Internation Airport for the 10 p.m. flight back.

Beware that it could take longer to drive to your desire destination, due to traffic or road conditions.

This guide is based off of having only 36 hours on the island. If you have more time then try to spend a few days working your way around the island. Here are some other points of interest: Kula Kai Caverns , Hawaiian Vanilla Company , Tropical Botanical Gardens , or one of the many Eco Tours are great things to try to see or do.

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9 Affordable Island Honeymoon Destinations Right Here in the US

They say all you need is love… but we like to think a spectacular island honeymoon never hurt anyone!

While it might be tempting to spend big bucks on a post-nuptial trip to Bali or Fiji, you don’t have to break the bank to have the honeymoon of your dreams. In fact, some of the most beautiful (and affordable!) island honeymoon spots are right here in the US!

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Hatteras Island, North Carolina | Avg. Weekly Rate: $846

For many honeymooners, Hatteras is just right—offering a quintessential Outer Banks experience, from endless beaches and historic lighthouses to romantic waterfront dining! Plant yourself in the sand and take in panoramic views of the Atlantic as far as the eye can see. Feeling adventurous? Try your luck kiteboarding through the waters of Pamlico Sound, or cast your fishing line into the water right from the beach. At the end of the day, retreat to your vacation home to listen to the waves wash over the shore. You’ll leave your stresses of planning on the mainland when you escape to Hatteras Island for your honeymoon!

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Marco Island, Florida | Avg. Weekly Rate: $849

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | Avg. Weekly Rate: $895

If wide swaths of golden beaches, privacy and an endless supply of tropical drinks are what honeymoon dreams are made of, Kailua-Kona definitely delivers! Wake up each morning to the smell of Kona coffee brewing and enjoy breakfast on your balcony. In the afternoon, head to the beach for swimming and snorkeling, or hike the local trails until you reach a secluded waterfall. The fun doesn’t end once the sun goes down either! Make your way downtown for a Mai Tai or kick up the romance stargazing at the summit of Mauna Kea.

Our Romantic Restaurant Pick: Known for its award-winning food and exceptional dining experience, Roy’s is a staple in Waikoloa. The cuisine is island-inspired and rooted in freshness and flavors that are totally worth the splurge.

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Mount Desert Island, Maine | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,227

Home to the majestic Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island is where honeymooners go to escape the crowds and unwind amidst nature. Stroll along scenic Shore Path, which wraps around a portion of the island, or wake up early and hike to the top of Cadillac Mountain for a jaw-dropping sunrise. If you’re just as happy sunbathing on the beach, pack up your cooler and spend the day at Sand Beach. Whether you’re looking for a spot along the rugged coastline or a rental right downtown, this affordable island destination has plenty to choose from for your honeymoon.

Our Romantic Restaurant Pick: Red Sky is the perfect place to celebrate your nuptials. From fresh seafood caught off the coast of Maine to locally grown produce, there’s something to please all palates here.

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Whidbey Island, Washington | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,137

You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur to appreciate Whidbey Island (but it won’t hurt!). This picturesque island in Puget Sound is known for its critically acclaimed wines, craft beers and world-class spirits. Enjoy a tasting at one of the island’s two distilleries or sample the region’s unique wines over a romantic dinner for two. In addition to its culinary scene, Whidbey Island boasts a number of secret beaches, beautiful state parks and scenic hiking trails, which make it an unmatched setting for your honeymoon.

Our Romantic Restaurant Pick: Treat your taste buds to a delightful meal at Christopher’s on Whidbey during your honeymoon. This island favorite has been serving fresh Northwest cuisine and distinctive local wines for more than 30 years.

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Sanibel Island, Florida | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,211

Surround yourself with swaying palm trees and white sandy beaches on Sanibel Island. Located just off Florida’s Gulf Coast and accessible via car, it’s an affordable island honeymoon spot with serious appeal. Rent bicycles and cruise along the coastline, browse the local art galleries, or comb the beaches for seashell souvenirs. Just want to relax? Sanibel Island boasts 15 miles of unspoiled beaches, warm water and abundant sunshine. Whether you’re all about the romance or looking to experience the area like a native, it won’t disappoint!

Our Romantic Restaurant Pick: Sweet Melissa’s Cafe features impeccable service and an inviting atmosphere all honeymooners will enjoy. Choose a specialty cocktail, share a small plate or order an entree—there’s plenty to choose from on the menu at this Sanibel Island treasure!

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Lahaina, Hawaii | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,589

For easy access to some of the world’s best beaches, look no further than Lahaina. This historic waterfront town sits on the coast of Maui and draws millions of travelers each year. When you arrive, make your way straight to the beach. Whether you’re swimming, surfing or sunbathing, any stress from wedding planning will vanish as soon as you hit the sand. Once the sun sets, stroll down bustling Front Street to shop and dine at your leisure. The possibilities for fun and romance are endless in this tropical paradise.

Our Romantic Restaurant Pick: Owned by Mick Fleetwood of the rock band Fleetwood Mac, the award-winning restaurant Fleetwood’s on Front St. is well-known for its live entertainment and top-notch food. Stroll around downtown Lahaina and let the music drifting from the rooftop lure you inside for happy hour or dinner.

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Fire Island, New York | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,750

It’s unlikely you’ve ever experienced a place quite like Fire Island. With car-free streets and small-town vibes, you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time when you step off the ferry. Explore the quaint island via bicycle or walk hand-in-hand along the wooden boardwalks, taking in 360-degree views of nature. Whether you prefer romantic picnics on the beach or lively happy hours where cocktails are never far from reach, this affordable island honeymoon destination has a bit of everything.

Our Romantic Restaurant Pick: Famed for its refreshing “Rocket Fuel” cocktail and waterfront location, CJ’s Restaurant & Bar is the place to go on Fire Island.. Stop in for the mouthwatering food and stay for the lively beach party atmosphere.

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,836

Pop the champagne and settle into a cozy waterfront cottage during your honeymoon on Kiawah Island. This destination is famous for its wind-swept beaches, championship-level golf courses and tasty Lowcountry fare, and it continues to be a fabulous source for honeymoon bliss. After a round of 18 holes, pamper yourself at the spa with a couples massage or drift to sleep in a hammock at your rental. From its pristine natural landscape to its laid-back atmosphere, Kiawah Island is an ideal island honeymoon destination that doesn’t break the bank.

Our Romantic Restaurant Pick: For those who enjoy tender filet mignon and fine wine, The Ocean Room at Kiawah Island is a must. Its signature dishes and unparalleled steakhouse experience keep visitors coming back time and again.

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*Weekly rates reflect the median rates for a one-bedroom rental in that destination from June-August 2017, according to FlipKey data.

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9 Affordable Island Honeymoon Destinations Right Here in the US

They say all you need is love… but we like to think a spectacular island honeymoon never hurt anyone!

Hatteras Island, North Carolina | Avg. Weekly Rate: $846

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Marco Island, Florida | Avg. Weekly Rate: $849

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | Avg. Weekly Rate: $895

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Mount Desert Island, Maine | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,227

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Whidbey Island, Washington | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,137

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Sanibel Island, Florida | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,211

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Lahaina, Hawaii | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,589

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Fire Island, New York | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,750

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Kiawah Island, South Carolina | Avg. Weekly Rate: $1,836

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*Weekly rates reflect the median rates for a one-bedroom rental in that destination from June-August 2017, according to FlipKey data.

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Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes

Hawaii

About Hawaii Island:

The sundrenched Hawaii archipelago is fabricated from up of 8 foremost islands surrounded with the aid of numerous atolls, bays, and inlets in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. The majority of visitors are drawn to the islands by the promise of long sunny days on the seashore and countless hours of water sports inside the heat tropical waters, however the six primary traveler islands of Hawaii have even greater to offer site visitors.

The islands are wealthy in history and heritage, along with antique colonial sugar plantations and widespread World Struggle II websites inclusive of Pearl Harbor. In addition, you could discover some beautiful natural scenery, inclusive of the arena’s most lively volcano, study the hula (Hawaii’s country wide dance), and attend a luau to find out about Hawaiian tradition.

Maui:

The a laugh by no means stops on Maui and you will find yourself longing for more hours within the day to discover the myriad of sights on offer here. The Hawaii island is blessed with greater than 30 terrific beaches wherein you can relax, swim, snorkel, scuba, and paddle. you may watch large-wave surfing competitions or get available and catch a wave your self – instructions and gadget are extensively to be had.

Maui-Hawaii

you may discover the island’s historical past alongside the Lahaina Historic Path, hike via the plush and beautiful Iao Valley Nation Park to see where Historical battles occurred, or watch the day by day sundown cliff-diving ceremony at Kaanapali beach. Family adventures consist of a journey at the 1890’s Sugar Cane Teach and a visit to the Maui Ocean Center.

Honolulu:

Honolulu is the most important town in Hawaii and is home to a big percent of the Hawaiian population. The town includes the State capitol, many historical landmarks, a vibrant arts scene, brilliant shopping and nightlife and, of route, famous Waikiki seashore, wherein surfing was invented.

Honolulu

Lovers of historic architecture can excursion the staggering Lolani Palace in downtown Honolulu and take a strolling excursion through the surrounding streets to visit the Hawaiian State Art Museum and several different historic sites.

you may study all about the notorious Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor for the duration of International Warfare II at the Pearl Harbor country wide Ancient Landmark and shop till you drop on the Ala Moana Center and several other International-magnificence buying department stores. Spherical your break day with excellent local food, stay music, and dancing in downtown and Chinatown in Honolulu.

Hawaii Volcanoes national Park:

In Hawaii Volcanoes country wide Park on Hawaii Island you could literally see the Earth taking form before your eyes as the Okayïlauea Volcano, the arena’s maximum lively volcano, constantly produces lava flows. you could have a look at this outstanding herbal phenomenon first-hand from the observation deck at the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, where you may study all about the captivating science of volcanology.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

After visiting the Okayïlauea site visitors Middle, you can take the Crater Rim Pressure excursion or Drive the Chain of Craters Road to get a wonderful overview of what the park has to provide. Lively traffic can choose from numerous clean day hikes.

Molokai:

Molokai is the right Hawaiian island for visitors who would like to break out the glitz, glamour, and purchasing department stores of the bigger islands and get again to nature in a Robinson Crusoe-like setting. Right here you can spend your days napping under a palm tree or get as lively as you like within the tempting heat waters.

Molokai

There are several clothing stores who will hire you some thing from a kayak or surf board to scuba gear and fishing address – they will additionally arrange the proper whale watching expedition or take you deep-sea fishing.

Different sports consist of traveling a macadamia nut farm and a espresso plantation or taking a mule experience down terrifyingly steep sea cliffs to the Kalaupapa countrywide Historic Park, a former leper colony.

Lanai:

The cute island of Lanai of Hawaii become as soon as the arena’s biggest producer of pineapples and nowadays you may meet the descendants of the unique plantation workers as you excursion this pleasant island this is famous for its ‘aloha’ ecosystem.

The island offers several picture-perfect beaches with terrific snorkeling and diving web sites – the sheltered waters of Hulopoe Bay are perfect for beginners, at the same time as experienced divers can head to the Lanai Cathedrals site to dive massive underwater lava tubes.

Lanai

Lanai offers superb dolphin and whale looking, and when you need a change of pace you may have some a laugh travelling the island by four-wheel Pressure alongside hundreds of miles of dirt roads in Hawaii. There are plenty of hiking trails with a view to lead you to notable viewpoints, so make certain to bring alongside your trekking boots.

Waimea Canyon Country Park:

No vacation in Hawaii might be complete without travelling the Waimea Canyon, one of the maximum tremendous herbal gems on the archipelago. The canyon is frequently referred to as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and stretches over 14 miles in duration and reaches depths of up to 3,600 ft.

Waimea Canyon State Park

Most people Pressure up Waimea Canyon Pressure to visit the upper and lower lookout factors, which give sweeping perspectives of rugged crags and deep mountain gorges. Lively visitors can discover several scenic trekking trails.

One remarkable tour of Hawaii alternative combines a ride to the top of the canyon with an clean mountain motorcycle journey backpedal to ground degree, or you could revel in an aerial perspective of the canyon and the entire of Kauai on a scenic flight.

Haleakala national Park:

The Haleakala national Park protects of Hawaii a sacred Hawaiian landscape in a remote a part of Maui that contains a towering extinct volcano (the Summit District) as well as the Kipahulu Coastal District. A spotlight of any visit to Maui is witnessing the dawn or sundown from the crater rim 10,000 toes above sea level.

Haleakala National Park

you could go hiking alongside 30 miles of trails within the rugged Summit District (consisting of overnight lower back-us of a hiking adventures) and along three miles of lush forested trails within the Coastal District.

Other activities consist of ranger-led packages that introduce you to the rare vegetation and animals of the park (some of which arise nowhere else in the world), camping, natural world watching and superstar gazing.

Mauna Kea Summit:

Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano situated at the island of Hawaii. Since the top of the volcano is the highest point in Hawaii, the summit has grow to be a international Middle for the look at of astronomy and is domestic to the world’s largest observatory, with 13 telescopes operated through astronomers from eleven exclusive countries.

Mauna Kea Summit

Reaching the summit of Mauna Kea (13,800 toes) is not any smooth project as you’ll want a heavy-obligation 4-wheel Drive vehicle to reach the rim, and both hikers and drivers often enjoy altitude illness near the summit. However, on the tourist’s records station (at nine,200 ft), you can attend a free nightly megastar looking at program or a ordinary Saturday night astronomy or astrophysics application.

Hanauma Bay Nature Maintain:

Hanauma Bay of Hawaii is a nature Preserve located inside a volcanic cone, supplying traffic one of the maximum unique snorkeling and diving destinations on the Hawaii archipelago. The bay become declared a protected marine conservation location in 1967 and helps a various series of marine existence, inclusive of inexperienced sea turtles.

Hanauma Bay

you may go to the bay by vehicle, bus, or commute and spend your day taking part in the pristine underwater wonderland, where you will be surrounded by means of colourful coral and hundreds of thousands of sea creatures.

There are numerous outfitters wherein you could lease system and take snorkeling lessons. For a excellent view of the bay, you can hike certainly one of several trails or take a brief tram journey to the crater rim.

Lanikai seaside:

Lanikai seaside of Hawaii needs to be one of the maximum lovely beaches anywhere within the International; believe a sandy palm-fringed seaside lapped by way of the azure tropical waters of the Pacific and you may begin to get the concept.

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai seaside is definitely unspoiled (and also undeveloped – if you like kiosks, rentals, and restrooms, you would possibly opt for Kailua beach Park, just one mile away), and offers an almost wave-much less included place best for Own family fun.

The calm waters also are exceptional for kayaking and if you are feeling Lively, you may paddle throughout to the offshore islands to discover seldom-visited mystery coves and inlets. you’ll find this gem of a seashore simply 30 minutes from Honolulu on the windward coast of Oahu.

Akaka Falls State Park:

The Akaka Falls State Park on the huge Island of Hawaii is home to lush woodland, waterfalls, and a deep gorge, making it a really perfect place for nature Lovers to explore while you want a spoil from Hawaii’s superb seashores.

Akaka Falls State Park

you may find out the cascading Kahuna Falls and the dramatic Akaka Falls as you make your manner thru lush tropical flora alongside a paved pathway that results in numerous lookout points.

The whole Akaka Falls Loop Path is underneath a mile long and the pretty steep stroll, which functions many steps and is improper for wheelchairs or kids’s buggies, will praise you with a splendid view of the 442-foot Akaka Falls as they drop dramatically into the water-eroded gorge some distance below in Hawaii.

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