Mar 18th, 2010 at 5:06PM: When we travel someplace, we like to try the area's specialty in multiple places and then decide which establishment did it the best.
For example, on a trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we tried a regional specialty, the pasty (potatoes, veggies, onion and beef in a pastry), at three restaurants during our stay. On a vacation to Maui, Hawaii, we sampled mai tais each night at a different ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Mar 18th, 2010 at 5:06PM: When we travel someplace, we like to try the area's specialty in multiple places and then decide which establishment did it the best.
For example, on a trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we tried a regional specialty, the pasty (potatoes, veggies, onion and beef in a pastry), at three restaurants during our stay. On a vacation to Maui, Hawaii, we sampled mai tais each night at a different ...Hawaii's on sale with cheap flights from United and Hawaiian Airlines
Dec 12th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Winter may not have officially started yet, but it certainly feels like it has. With temps in the double, and even single, digits and snowstorms covering the country, there's no denying that a tropical vacation sounds pretty darn good right about now. Luckily escaping to the warmth of Hawaii this winter will be surprisingly cheap thanks to two great airfare sales.
Book a ticket through the ...The paniolo cowboys of Hawaii
Nov 16th, 2009 at 1:30PM: Paniolo is the Hawaiian word for "cowboy" (though the literal translation of the word really means "sitting"), and the paniolo culture has thrived on the islands ever since 1809, with the arrival of a 19-year old sailor from Massachusetts named John Palmer Parker. As Parker passed along the islands on his way to China, he decided to jump overboard and try his life as a marksman on the Big Island, ...Help for lost cameras
Oct 20th, 2009 at 3:00PM: The folks over at Jaunted posted a story yesterday about a friendly-looking family who dropped their camera at some point while on a trip to Maui. A good Samaritan found the camera and posted one of the pics on Reddit last week, along with a plea for help in locating the family so that their camera could be returned.
According to HalogenLife, in a prime example of the power of social media, the ...Bury the turtle.
Oct 15th, 2009 at 2:00PM: At the Fairmont Kea Lani, the gift shop is stocked with some very eco-friendly fare. To make it easy for guests to see which items are greenest, they tag the items with turtle tags like this one. Yeah, yeah, a special tag. Whatever. Right? Actually, it's more special than you might think. The turtles are made from biodegradable fiber and actually embedded with forget-me-not seeds. You can plant ...Kapalua, Hawaii - 23,000 acres of Maui Heaven
Sep 28th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Kapalua, Hawaii is an exclusive resort destination which is something of a best-kept-secret on the island of Maui. I hadn't heard of it a few months ago, and now I can't wait to go back. Before we get into the delicious details, allow me to briefly make my case for why vacationing in Hawaii is like, the best idea ever: 1. All the comforts of home. As I mentioned in my article about the rainforest, ...Don't mess with Hawaii's coral reefs
Aug 7th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Did you know that Hawaii is home to over 3/4 of America's coral reef? It's not that surprising considering the heaps of divers that make the trek across the Pacific every year to experience the state's special marine life. Hawaii's unique ecosystem is its main draw for tourists, and since the reef is just that precious the state has begun to tighten the reigns and give out hefty fines to those who ...Amazing Race 14, Recap finale: Maui, Hawaii where pigs are heavy
May 11th, 2009 at 4:30PM: After after a quick video clip refresher course of the various legs of Amazing Race 14, the three remaining teams bid adieu to Bejing and headed to Maui, Hawaii on the same Air China flight. Admittedly, several times during this episode, I felt the end of the trip feel--a bit of a sigh that the bulk of the excitment and surprise is over and home is near.
I felt sad to say goodbye to China since ...Daily travel deal - Hawaii 9 day island hopper package from $915
Apr 24th, 2009 at 12:00PM: I'll admit right away that our daily travel deal for today is not exactly "budget friendly", but that does not mean it isn't a scorching travel package deal! Starting at $915, you'll fly from the Continental US to Honolulu, spend three nights on Oahu, then fly to Kauai, spend three nights there, then on to Maui, and (you guessed it!), spend your final three nights there before flying back to the ...Hawaiian Cultural Celebration Hosted by the Ritz-Carlton
Apr 6th, 2009 at 2:31PM: If you or anyone you know is going to be in Hawaii this weekend, there is a killer festival going on at The Ritz Carlton in Kapalua (maui). It's the 17th Annual Celebration of the Arts, and it's going on from April 10 through April 12. This year's celebration is based on the saying "Lucky we Live Hawaii." Kama'aina (local residents) and malihini (visitors) alike are invited to The Ritz-Carlton to ...Photo of the Day (4.4.09)
Apr 4th, 2009 at 4:00PM: After being away from home for a month, you could say this photo is a sight for sore eyes. Now, don't get me wrong, I loved my time in Cuba: the beaches are pristine and the water is crystal blue and clear. But something about the beaches of Hawaii (and in this case Maui) are so special and identifiable. This photo, which comes to us from superdisco, does a great job capturing the tranquility of ...Romantic island inns
Feb 8th, 2009 at 3:00PM: With Valentine's Day approaching, the internet is teeming with romantic getaways. Forbes.com recently came out with an article about America's most romantic places to visit, and now Coastal Living writer Steve Millburg some of his own advice about where to spend a romantic island holiday. Unfortunately, I find Millburg's "Top 10 romantic island inns" list rather disjointed and not fully ...Photo of the Day (8-06-08)
Aug 6th, 2008 at 4:00PM:
Today is my dad's birthday. As he's become older, he's become a real world traveler. His next major trip is to the Philippines. It's hard to keep up. He's also been to Maui where Global Voyager snapped this shot. Even though my dad doesn't jump off cliffs like this guy, the heading for the photo "I can fly" reminded me of my dad. Traveling is how he soars. Besides, if you've ever taken action ...Snorkeling Maui's Molokini Crater
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May 19th, 2008 at 2:00PM: I love to snorkel. Living in New York, it's not something I get to do very often (East River anyone?) so I jump at the chance to try it any time I'm traveling somewhere more tropical. Hawaii is an especially good spot for snorkeling fans, offering an embarassment of good spots where you can literally walk into the water off the beach and see all kinds of neon-hued fish, giant sea turtles and all ...Photo of the Day: 4-6-2008
Apr 6th, 2008 at 3:50PM: I love the blue-greens of this shot, and the sun so bright it appears to be bleaching the tree. There's something post-apocalyptic in this for me -- the bright light, the dead tree. Flickr user Arachide captured this scene on Maui, and it's quite a contrast to the lush tropics of the Hawaii I'm used to. I suppose that's what I like about it. Have any travel photos that bring to mind the ...Hawaii's most popular state parks
Feb 10th, 2008 at 1:30PM: If you're heading to Hawai'i and want to find out the state parks travelers find the most appealing, check out Hawai'i Tourism Authority''s "2007 Hawai'i State Park Survey." According to the findings, 10.1 million people visited Hawai'i State Parks in 2007, 2/3 of them out of state visitors. The survey helped produce a 98 page PDF file report with loads of information useful to the state park ...Band on the Run: Best Banyan Companion
Aug 25th, 2007 at 10:19PM: Ember Swift, Canadian musician and touring performer, will be keeping us up-to-date on what it's like to tour a band throughout North America. Having just arrived back from Beijing where she spent three months (check out her "Canadian in Beijing" series), she offers a musician's perspective on road life. Enjoy!
In this case, is time. The largest banyan tree I've ever seen is in Lahaina, Maui. ...Band on the Run: Chinese History in Lahaina, Maui
Aug 23rd, 2007 at 10:51PM: Ember Swift, Canadian musician and touring performer, will be keeping us up-to-date on what it's like to tour a band throughout North America. Having just arrived back from Beijing where she spent three months (check out her "Canadian in Beijing" series), she offers a musician's perspective on road life. Enjoy!
I had to get away from resort land today. I packed my shoulder bag and computer, ...Ferries for Hawaiian Island Hopping
Aug 20th, 2007 at 3:00PM: Years ago when I went to Hawaii to visit a great-aunt and uncle who lived in Kailua on O'ahu, my uncle arranged for a three day trip to the Big Island. The package deal included airfare, a rental car and a motel room. This was a low-budget, low-keyed jaunt and a high point of our vacation. (I've been thinking about Brook's musings about the difference between travel and vacations. We landed in ...World's Best Road Trips
Jun 18th, 2007 at 9:26AM: In March, my wife and I drove from Florida's east coast to its west coast for a long weekend. In total, we put 600 miles on the car. Does that qualify as a road trip -- or is it just a long drive? In August, we're planning on taking our two dogs and driving from Florida, through Georgia, and up to Indiana. We plan to be gone for 2+ weeks, and that trip will add about 2500 miles to the car. Does ...
