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  41. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/whats-happening-at-aloha-stadium/">What’s Happening at Aloha Stadium? Swap Meet &#038; Demo Updates</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  52. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/8-reasons-we-love-the-waikiki-aquarium/">8 Reasons We Love the Waikiki Aquarium</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  84. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kailua-beach/">A Complete Guide to Kailua Beach</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  116. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/horseback-riding-maui/">Scenic Horseback Riding &#8211; Maui Style</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  132. <description><![CDATA[<p>Iolani Palace is a beautiful attraction in Honolulu, and visiting can change your entire outlook on Hawaiian history and culture. But it can be tempting to skip it since there are so many things to see and do on Oahu. After all, you may wonder if it’s worth stepping off the beach and exploring some [&#8230;]</p>
  133. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/iolani-palace/">10 Reasons to Visit Iolani Palace on Oahu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  137. <title>Horseback Riding Oahu: The Best Tours &#038; Advice</title>
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  139. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily]]></dc:creator>
  140. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
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  148. <description><![CDATA[<p>Horseback riding is one of the best ways to see Oahu. Slow down and have a unique adventure through some of the island’s greatest sights.&#160; These are rural areas, way more rugged than the vibrant shorelines of Waikiki. But that’s what makes these excursions so special. You’re seeing Hawaii through the vantage of Paniolo &#8211; [&#8230;]</p>
  149. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/horseback-riding-oahu/">Horseback Riding Oahu: The Best Tours &#038; Advice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  153. <title>Join a Backyard Hawaii Party at Germaine’s Luau </title>
  154. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/germaines-luau/</link>
  155. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily]]></dc:creator>
  156. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
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  162. <description><![CDATA[<p>There are a lot of luau to choose from on Oahu, but one of the most time-tested and classic options is Germaine’s Luau. This family-friendly dinner show promises a backyard-style atmosphere complete with great food and entertainment.&#160; But does it live up to its promise? Let&#8217;s learn all about this popular Hawaiian luau and whether [&#8230;]</p>
  163. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/germaines-luau/">Join a Backyard Hawaii Party at Germaine’s Luau </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  167. <title>Bodegas in Hawaii</title>
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  170. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
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  177. <description><![CDATA[<p>Yes, there are bodegas in Hawaii. They are not commonly referred as such here. &#8220;Bodega&#8221; is a Spanish word, only slowly and recently entering Hawaii vernacular. I say that because of a recent debate I had with a visiting stranger from a major American metropolis who insisted that so-called bodegas can only be found in [&#8230;]</p>
  178. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/bodegas-in-hawaii/">Bodegas in Hawaii</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  182. <title>Old Lahaina Luau Updates for 2024</title>
  183. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/old-lahaina-luau-updates-for-2024/</link>
  184. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily]]></dc:creator>
  185. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
  186. <category><![CDATA[Lahaina]]></category>
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  188. <category><![CDATA[Maui]]></category>
  189. <category><![CDATA[Maui wildfires]]></category>
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  193. <description><![CDATA[<p>Update For March 2024: The Old Lahaina Luau officially reopens on March 12, signaling a new era for Lahaina&#8217;s recovery. Read on to learn about the luau&#8217;s endurance amid tragedy and its value to the community. We look forward to reserving tickets to the luau for future Maui visitors! Old Lahaina Luau has long been [&#8230;]</p>
  194. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/old-lahaina-luau-updates-for-2024/">Old Lahaina Luau Updates for 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  198. <title>Where to Find a Black Sand Beach in Hawaii</title>
  199. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/black-sand-beach-hawaii/</link>
  200. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily]]></dc:creator>
  201. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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  212. <description><![CDATA[<p>There are few things as mesmerizing as a black sand beach in Hawaii. At these scenic spots, turquoise waters and green landscapes dazzle against the pitch-black shoreline. It’s somehow both calming and invigorating to visit, and the photos are incredibly Instagram-worthy.&#160; But where can you find the best black sand beach Hawaii offers? Ahead we’re [&#8230;]</p>
  213. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/black-sand-beach-hawaii/">Where to Find a Black Sand Beach in Hawaii</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  217. <title>The Many Types &#038; Costs of Hawaii Destination Weddings</title>
  218. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/types-costs-of-hawaiian-destination-weddings/</link>
  219. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily]]></dc:creator>
  220. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
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  227. <description><![CDATA[<p>Hawaii destination weddings have a unique allure. Couples from all over the world flock here to wed amid our beautiful scenery. Sometimes, they may invite along a few loved ones for a tropical vacation. Other times, it’s just the couple – no distractions or pressure, just romantic serenity.&#160; But when people think of a Hawaii [&#8230;]</p>
  228. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/types-costs-of-hawaiian-destination-weddings/">The Many Types &#038; Costs of Hawaii Destination Weddings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  232. <title>A Curated List of the Best Honeymoon Resorts in Hawaii</title>
  233. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/best-honeymoon-resorts-in-hawaii/</link>
  234. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily]]></dc:creator>
  235. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
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  244. <description><![CDATA[<p>Hawaii is such a beautiful place, and you really can’t go wrong at any hotel. But still, choosing one of the best honeymoon resorts in Hawaii will help elevate your getaway from a tropical stay to an unforgettable experience.&#160; That’s why we’ve curated our ultimate list of Hawaii’s best resorts for honeymooners. As you travel [&#8230;]</p>
  245. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/best-honeymoon-resorts-in-hawaii/">A Curated List of the Best Honeymoon Resorts in Hawaii</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  248. <item>
  249. <title>Opaeka&#8217;a Falls &#8211; Kauai&#8217;s forbidden waterfall</title>
  250. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/opaekaa-falls-kauais-forbidden-waterfall/</link>
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  252. <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
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  258. <description><![CDATA[<p>A lot has been written and discussed about Opaeka’a Falls on Kauai. It’s on Kauai’s windward side and is remarkable for its natural beauty and place in ancient Native Hawaiian legend and cosmology. We’ll make this much clearer: hiking to the waterfall is illegal. Its name translates to &#8220;rolling shrimp&#8221; and refers to the once [&#8230;]</p>
  259. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/opaekaa-falls-kauais-forbidden-waterfall/">Opaeka&#8217;a Falls &#8211; Kauai&#8217;s forbidden waterfall</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  263. <title>Hawaii craft brewing at Village Bottle Shoppe</title>
  264. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-craft-brewing-at-village-bottle-shoppe/</link>
  265. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
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  273. <description><![CDATA[<p>I am, admittedly, not much of a beer guy. Sure, I like a frosty one now and then, usually a Guinness. If I’m bending the elbow with friends, I’m likely sipping on a fine bourbon. I’m also highly aware of the remarkable Hawaii craft brewing community that has prospered and grown impressively over the past [&#8230;]</p>
  274. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-craft-brewing-at-village-bottle-shoppe/">Hawaii craft brewing at Village Bottle Shoppe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  278. <title>Hawaii Beach Weddings: A Planning Guide for Destination Couples</title>
  279. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-beach-weddings/</link>
  280. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily]]></dc:creator>
  281. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:35:26 +0000</pubDate>
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  286. <category><![CDATA[Wailea]]></category>
  287. <category><![CDATA[Wedding Planning]]></category>
  288. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=50979</guid>
  289.  
  290. <description><![CDATA[<p>There are few things as romantic or dreamy as Hawaii Beach Weddings. First, there’s the setting: golden sand, rolling waves, swaying palm trees, and perhaps the vibrant hues of the sunset filling the sky. Then, there’s the relaxed vibe you can only find on a tropical vacation.&#160; No wonder you see so many weddings on [&#8230;]</p>
  291. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-beach-weddings/">Hawaii Beach Weddings: A Planning Guide for Destination Couples</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  292. ]]></description>
  293. </item>
  294. <item>
  295. <title>Best Hawaii Island for a Honeymoon </title>
  296. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/best-hawaii-island-for-a-honeymoon/</link>
  297. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily]]></dc:creator>
  298. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:14:06 +0000</pubDate>
  299. <category><![CDATA[1 hanalei bay]]></category>
  300. <category><![CDATA[Four Seasons resorts]]></category>
  301. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Hotels]]></category>
  302. <category><![CDATA[hotel wailea]]></category>
  303. <category><![CDATA[Kauai]]></category>
  304. <category><![CDATA[Lanai]]></category>
  305. <category><![CDATA[Maui]]></category>
  306. <category><![CDATA[romantic getaway]]></category>
  307. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=50972</guid>
  308.  
  309. <description><![CDATA[<p>We’ve decided on the 3 Best Hawaii Islands for a Honeymoon to take the guesswork out of your newlywedded travel.&#160; When you’re in the trenches of wedding planning and stressing over each detail of your big day, there is a light at the end of the tunnel: your honeymoon. No pressure, no worries, just you [&#8230;]</p>
  310. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/best-hawaii-island-for-a-honeymoon/">Best Hawaii Island for a Honeymoon </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  311. ]]></description>
  312. </item>
  313. <item>
  314. <title>There’s a Glass Beach in Hawaii that You’ve Got to See to Believe</title>
  315. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-glass-beach/</link>
  316. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Emily]]></dc:creator>
  317. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 03:56:18 +0000</pubDate>
  318. <category><![CDATA[beaches]]></category>
  319. <category><![CDATA[Kauai]]></category>
  320. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=50823</guid>
  321.  
  322. <description><![CDATA[<p>Discover a glistening and intriguing sea glass beach in Hawaii.&#160; Have you ever seen sea glass before? It’s pieces of glass that have been broken up and smoothed down by the ocean current. These colorful pieces of translucent pebbles wash onto shore in certain areas of the world, including one spot on the southern shore [&#8230;]</p>
  323. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-glass-beach/">There’s a Glass Beach in Hawaii that You’ve Got to See to Believe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  324. ]]></description>
  325. </item>
  326. <item>
  327. <title>Oahu vacation pro tips for visitors</title>
  328. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oahu-vacation-pro-tips-for-visitors/</link>
  329. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  330. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
  331. <category><![CDATA[Oahu vacation pro tips]]></category>
  332. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=50826</guid>
  333.  
  334. <description><![CDATA[<p>Oahu visitor arrivals are just a couple of ticks down from what they were in 2019, nudging back up to nearly 30,000 souls every day. The tourism vacuum of the Covid pandemic has filled quickly since its ebb. That means Oahu is busy. We’ll offer here some Oahu vacation pro tips as Hawaii tourism enters [&#8230;]</p>
  335. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oahu-vacation-pro-tips-for-visitors/">Oahu vacation pro tips for visitors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  336. ]]></description>
  337. </item>
  338. <item>
  339. <title>Walking in Waikiki &#8211; a (sort of) love letter</title>
  340. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/walking-in-waikiki-a-sort-of-love-letter/</link>
  341. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  342. <pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
  343. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=50532</guid>
  344.  
  345. <description><![CDATA[<p>I’ve had an unofficial policy of avoiding Waikiki unless I’m being paid to be there since before the pandemic. I’ve had an official policy of avoiding Las Vegas without generous remuneration for decades, for pretty much the same reason. There’s really nothing there for me. But we’ve a dear friend in town we haven’t seen [&#8230;]</p>
  346. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/walking-in-waikiki-a-sort-of-love-letter/">Walking in Waikiki &#8211; a (sort of) love letter</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  347. ]]></description>
  348. </item>
  349. <item>
  350. <title>Hawaiian pizza &#8211; what is it?</title>
  351. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiian-pizza-what-is-it/</link>
  352. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  353. <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
  354. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=50446</guid>
  355.  
  356. <description><![CDATA[<p>“Do you like Hawaiian pizza?” I was at a famous Waikiki Beach restaurant on assignment recently, Duke’s Waikiki, and the question would later send me into an existential tailspin. It was a simple and innocent yes-or-no question asked by a child on vacation with their parents. Sitting at the bar of my neighborhood pub days [&#8230;]</p>
  357. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiian-pizza-what-is-it/">Hawaiian pizza &#8211; what is it?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  358. ]]></description>
  359. </item>
  360. <item>
  361. <title>Hawaiian music: start with Gabby Pahinui, Pops</title>
  362. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiian-music-start-with-gabby-pahinui-pops/</link>
  363. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  364. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
  365. <category><![CDATA[Gabby Pahinui]]></category>
  366. <category><![CDATA[hawaiian music]]></category>
  367. <category><![CDATA[Hawaiian Musicians]]></category>
  368. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=50186</guid>
  369.  
  370. <description><![CDATA[<p>A confluence of factors, algorithms, and introspection among them, compel me to write a blog about Hawaiian music. It’s a fool’s errand. Books have been written and graduate studies courses have been taught about Hawaiian music and the major players who constellate the firmament of beloved performers who have forged its modern and mainstream identity. [&#8230;]</p>
  371. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiian-music-start-with-gabby-pahinui-pops/">Hawaiian music: start with Gabby Pahinui, Pops</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  372. ]]></description>
  373. </item>
  374. <item>
  375. <title>The Hawaiian Monk Seal</title>
  376. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/the-hawaiian-monk-seal/</link>
  377. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  378. <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:35:48 +0000</pubDate>
  379. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=50123</guid>
  380.  
  381. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Hawaiian Monk seal holds a unique significance in Hawaii. To begin with, it is one of only two native species found exclusively in Hawaii, the other being the Hoary bat. The Seal&#8217;s official name is &#8220;Monachus schauinslandi&#8221; which is known in Hawaiian as ‘ilio holo i ka uaua – the dog that goes in [&#8230;]</p>
  382. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/the-hawaiian-monk-seal/">The Hawaiian Monk Seal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  383. ]]></description>
  384. </item>
  385. <item>
  386. <title>Do you need a passport to go to Hawaii?</title>
  387. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-hawaii/</link>
  388. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  389. <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:22:20 +0000</pubDate>
  390. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49947</guid>
  391.  
  392. <description><![CDATA[<p>You’re in good company if you’re wondering whether you require a passport to visit Hawaii. This question frequently arises because Hawaii has a unique cultural identity that makes it feel somewhat different from the mainland United States. Many travelers need clarification about the requirements. While Hawaii has the feel of a foreign country, it’s still [&#8230;]</p>
  393. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/do-you-need-a-passport-to-go-to-hawaii/">Do you need a passport to go to Hawaii?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  394. ]]></description>
  395. </item>
  396. <item>
  397. <title>Hawaii&#8217;s tropical drinks &#8211; part of paradise</title>
  398. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiis-tropical-drinks-part-of-paradise/</link>
  399. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  400. <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 06:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
  401. <category><![CDATA[Blue Hawaii]]></category>
  402. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii's tropical drinks]]></category>
  403. <category><![CDATA[Mai Tai]]></category>
  404. <category><![CDATA[Mai Tais]]></category>
  405. <category><![CDATA[tropical drinks]]></category>
  406. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49759</guid>
  407.  
  408. <description><![CDATA[<p>If you coming to the islands chances are you&#8217;re going to want a cocktail so here are some ideas for Hawaii’s tropical drinks. There are lots of them, and innumerable variations of each, depending on the hand that mixes them. Adult beverage culture and practice have evolved over many decades, with new ingredients, methods, and [&#8230;]</p>
  409. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiis-tropical-drinks-part-of-paradise/">Hawaii&#8217;s tropical drinks &#8211; part of paradise</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  410. ]]></description>
  411. </item>
  412. <item>
  413. <title>Is &#8216;Chinaman&#8217;s Hat&#8217; on Oahu a Culturally Insensitive Name?</title>
  414. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/is-chinamans-hat-on-oahu-a-culturally-insensitive-name/</link>
  415. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  416. <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
  417. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49727</guid>
  418.  
  419. <description><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re coming to the Island of Oahu, you will likely be heading to the island’s Windward side. This part of the island includes, among other sites, Kaneohe, Kualoa Ranch, and a small island off the coast called Mokoli’i Island or also named Chinaman&#8217;s Hat. Name Origins This small island is also known as &#8216;Chinaman&#8217;s [&#8230;]</p>
  420. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/is-chinamans-hat-on-oahu-a-culturally-insensitive-name/">Is &#8216;Chinaman&#8217;s Hat&#8217; on Oahu a Culturally Insensitive Name?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  421. ]]></description>
  422. </item>
  423. <item>
  424. <title>Hawaii&#8217;s hidden gems &#8211; wineries and distilleries</title>
  425. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiis-hidden-gems-wineries-and-distilleries/</link>
  426. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  427. <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
  428. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii distilleries]]></category>
  429. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Wineries]]></category>
  430. <category><![CDATA[Wine in Hawaii]]></category>
  431. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49701</guid>
  432.  
  433. <description><![CDATA[<p>There are countless iconic attractions for visitors to Hawaii. From Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head to Waimea Canyon Kauai to Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island to Haleakala Crater on Maui, many of these attractions are known and marveled at by people all over the world. All have been covered over the years in pages here [&#8230;]</p>
  434. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiis-hidden-gems-wineries-and-distilleries/">Hawaii&#8217;s hidden gems &#8211; wineries and distilleries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  435. ]]></description>
  436. </item>
  437. <item>
  438. <title>Maui Ocean Center &#8211; Hawaiian Culture &#038; Plant Tour</title>
  439. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-ocean-center-hawaii-culture-tour/</link>
  440. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  441. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
  442. <category><![CDATA[Honolulu&#039;s Exceptional Trees]]></category>
  443. <category><![CDATA[kukui nut]]></category>
  444. <category><![CDATA[naupaka]]></category>
  445. <category><![CDATA[plants in Hawaii]]></category>
  446. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49651</guid>
  447.  
  448. <description><![CDATA[<p>While Maui Ocean Center showcases marine life and fish, a tour offered by the family embraces Hawaiian culture and plants. Visitors to the Maui Ocean Center now have the opportunity to join a new tour dedicated to native plants and their significance in Hawaiian culture. Guided by a marine naturalist, the 90-minute tour was developed [&#8230;]</p>
  449. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-ocean-center-hawaii-culture-tour/">Maui Ocean Center &#8211; Hawaiian Culture &#038; Plant Tour</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  450. ]]></description>
  451. </item>
  452. <item>
  453. <title>Tips for Dealing with Jet Lag on Your Hawaii Vacation</title>
  454. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/tips-for-dealing-with-jet-lag-on-your-hawaii-vacation/</link>
  455. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  456. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
  457. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49641</guid>
  458.  
  459. <description><![CDATA[<p>No matter where you’re coming from, a trip to Hawaii requires you to fly a rather long distance to get here. And, long flights often mean dreaded jet lag. Yep, you can spend months looking forward to your dream Hawaii vacation only to spend the first few days sluggish and lagging behind. First off, what [&#8230;]</p>
  460. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/tips-for-dealing-with-jet-lag-on-your-hawaii-vacation/">Tips for Dealing with Jet Lag on Your Hawaii Vacation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  461. ]]></description>
  462. </item>
  463. <item>
  464. <title>Hawaii Shutdown averted &#8211; Here&#8217;s what almost happened!</title>
  465. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-shut-down-averted-heres-what-almost-happened/</link>
  466. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  467. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
  468. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49602</guid>
  469.  
  470. <description><![CDATA[<p>Should there be any question about how a US government and Hawaii shutdown would affect Hawaii’s National Parks and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, the National Parks Service has made clear what the impact will be at the top of the homepage of each of its Hawaii destinations. “Had the funding lapsed National Parks in [&#8230;]</p>
  471. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-shut-down-averted-heres-what-almost-happened/">Hawaii Shutdown averted &#8211; Here&#8217;s what almost happened!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  472. ]]></description>
  473. </item>
  474. <item>
  475. <title>Haleakala&#8217;s Red Hill &#8211; Pu&#8217;u &#8216;Ula&#8217;ula</title>
  476. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/haleakalas-red-hill-puu-ulaula/</link>
  477. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  478. <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
  479. <category><![CDATA[Haleakala]]></category>
  480. <category><![CDATA[Haleakala adventure]]></category>
  481. <category><![CDATA[Haleakala National Park]]></category>
  482. <category><![CDATA[Haleakala Sunrise]]></category>
  483. <category><![CDATA[Maui]]></category>
  484. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49565</guid>
  485.  
  486. <description><![CDATA[<p>The parking lot at the summit of Haleakala Crater in Haleakala National Park on Maui sits at the bottom of Pu’u ‘Ula’ula. It is known as “Haleakala’s Red Hill”, the translation of the name it was given by Hawaii’s ancients many hundreds of years ago. Haleakala’s Red Hill is the actual pinnacle of the mountain, [&#8230;]</p>
  487. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/haleakalas-red-hill-puu-ulaula/">Haleakala&#8217;s Red Hill &#8211; Pu&#8217;u &#8216;Ula&#8217;ula</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  488. ]]></description>
  489. </item>
  490. <item>
  491. <title>Hawaii in October &#8211; Upcoming Events for 2023</title>
  492. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-in-october-upcoming-events-2023/</link>
  493. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  494. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
  495. <category><![CDATA[showdate]]></category>
  496. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49509</guid>
  497.  
  498. <description><![CDATA[<p>We always urge our visitors to immerse themselves in Hawaii&#8217;s vibrant events and activities during their stay. Often, you&#8217;ll find that many of these experiences come at no cost! Here&#8217;s a curated list for October. Ensure you weave some delightful cultural encounters into your itinerary for a truly enriching Hawaiian adventure! October 13-15 , 2023 [&#8230;]</p>
  499. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-in-october-upcoming-events-2023/">Hawaii in October &#8211; Upcoming Events for 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  500. ]]></description>
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  502. <item>
  503. <title>Hamoa Beach &#8211; an East Maui treasure</title>
  504. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hamoa-beach-an-east-maui-treasure/</link>
  505. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  506. <pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 04:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
  507. <category><![CDATA[Hamoa Beach]]></category>
  508. <category><![CDATA[Maui Beaches]]></category>
  509. <category><![CDATA[Maui Beauty]]></category>
  510. <category><![CDATA[Road to Hana]]></category>
  511. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49452</guid>
  512.  
  513. <description><![CDATA[<p>Hamoa Beach at the far eastern tip of Maui is a stunningly beautiful and popular destination for Valley Isle visitors. It is a way of life for Maui surfers and fishing enthusiasts. It’s south of the storied Road to Hana, which means that getting there is an adventure itself. There are more than 600 hairpin [&#8230;]</p>
  514. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hamoa-beach-an-east-maui-treasure/">Hamoa Beach &#8211; an East Maui treasure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  515. ]]></description>
  516. </item>
  517. <item>
  518. <title>Hawaii astronomy &#8211; Fall equinox</title>
  519. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-astronomy-fall-equinox/</link>
  520. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  521. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
  522. <category><![CDATA[Geminid Meteor Shower]]></category>
  523. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii astronomy]]></category>
  524. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii stargazing]]></category>
  525. <category><![CDATA[Imiloa Astronomy Center]]></category>
  526. <category><![CDATA[Orionid Meteor Shower]]></category>
  527. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49409</guid>
  528.  
  529. <description><![CDATA[<p>Today is September 21, 2023. That means it is the Fall Equinox in Hawaii (and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere). There will be almost exactly the same amount of night and day, with the days getting shorter until the Winter Solstice on December 21-22. It’s an exciting time for Hawaii astronomy because the stars [&#8230;]</p>
  530. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-astronomy-fall-equinox/">Hawaii astronomy &#8211; Fall equinox</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  531. ]]></description>
  532. </item>
  533. <item>
  534. <title>Iam Tongi Returns to Hawaii For Concert</title>
  535. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/iam-tongi-returns-to-hawaii-for-concert/</link>
  536. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  537. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
  538. <category><![CDATA[showdate]]></category>
  539. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49316</guid>
  540.  
  541. <description><![CDATA[<p>You don&#8217;t want to miss this concert if you&#8217;re in Oahu or Maui at the beginning of December. “Yessah: Iam Tongi Returns to Hawaii” on Dec. 9 at the 7,000-seat Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. On Maui, he will be appearing on December 12-13 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Local Roots Iam Tongi, originally [&#8230;]</p>
  542. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/iam-tongi-returns-to-hawaii-for-concert/">Iam Tongi Returns to Hawaii For Concert</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  546. <title>Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador Opens October 1st</title>
  547. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/romer-waikiki-at-the-ambassador-hotel-opens-october-1st/</link>
  548. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  549. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
  550. <category><![CDATA[showdate]]></category>
  551. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49309</guid>
  552.  
  553. <description><![CDATA[<p>Stepping onto an island always evokes a sense of wonder. While there are countless ways to explore Waikiki, the real essence lies in the tales, traditions, and treasures shared by its very own people. And that&#8217;s precisely what the Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador promises its guests – an authentic neighborhood experience. Imagine checking into [&#8230;]</p>
  554. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/romer-waikiki-at-the-ambassador-hotel-opens-october-1st/">Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador Opens October 1st</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  555. ]]></description>
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  557. <item>
  558. <title>Go local in Hawaii &#8211; Wahine Volleyball</title>
  559. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/go-local-in-hawaii-wahine-volleyball/</link>
  560. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  561. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
  562. <category><![CDATA[UH Athletics]]></category>
  563. <category><![CDATA[UH Women's Volleyball]]></category>
  564. <category><![CDATA[Wahine Volleyball]]></category>
  565. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49236</guid>
  566.  
  567. <description><![CDATA[<p>The good folks that comprise the Hawaii Aloha Travel Ohana often field various versions of the same question “How do we go local in Hawaii?” Visitors are often looking for an authentic Hawaii experience on their Hawaii vacation, and we’ll submit here that you can’t get much more local than attending a University of Hawaii [&#8230;]</p>
  568. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/go-local-in-hawaii-wahine-volleyball/">Go local in Hawaii &#8211; Wahine Volleyball</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  569. ]]></description>
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  571. <item>
  572. <title>West Maui: Local Hawaii Travel Advisor Weighs In</title>
  573. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/wet-maui-vacation/</link>
  574. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  575. <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 06:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
  576. <category><![CDATA[showdate]]></category>
  577. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49103</guid>
  578.  
  579. <description><![CDATA[<p>UPDATE 12/07/2023: https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/podcast/is-maui-tourism-recovering/ With Lahaina currently out of the equation, is West Maui still a viable option for a Maui vacation? From my perspective, the concise response would be &#8220;Not yet.&#8221; I find it challenging to recommend West Maui to clients until we understand what they&#8217;ll be stepping into upon arrival. You&#8217;ve likely been inundated [&#8230;]</p>
  580. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/wet-maui-vacation/">West Maui: Local Hawaii Travel Advisor Weighs In</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  581. ]]></description>
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  583. <item>
  584. <title>West Maui Set to Re-Open</title>
  585. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/west-maui-reopen/</link>
  586. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  587. <pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
  588. <category><![CDATA[showdate]]></category>
  589. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49091</guid>
  590.  
  591. <description><![CDATA[<p>In a recent statewide announcement, Governor Josh Green, M.D. has revealed that the West Maui regions of Kā‘anapali, Nāpili, Honokōwai, and Kapalua are slated to reopen on Sunday, October 8. This comes two months post the devastating wildfires of August 8 that wreaked havoc in Lahaina. The people of Hawai‘i and visitors are urged to [&#8230;]</p>
  592. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/west-maui-reopen/">West Maui Set to Re-Open</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  593. ]]></description>
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  595. <item>
  596. <title>Discover Waikiki: Free or (Almost free) Year round Happenings</title>
  597. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/discover-waikiki/</link>
  598. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  599. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
  600. <category><![CDATA[showdate]]></category>
  601. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49049</guid>
  602.  
  603. <description><![CDATA[<p>If Oahu is on your list for a Hawaiian getaway, you&#8217;ll probably find yourself in Waikiki. Though some might label it as &#8220;touristy,&#8221; it&#8217;s a place where the authentic charm of Hawaiian hula and culture lives. You&#8217;ll hear the enchanting sounds of mele, and the depth of local culture shine through. While you&#8217;re there, indulge [&#8230;]</p>
  604. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/discover-waikiki/">Discover Waikiki: Free or (Almost free) Year round Happenings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  605. ]]></description>
  606. </item>
  607. <item>
  608. <title>Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Ticket Sales Begin for Hawaiian Airlines</title>
  609. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/boeing-787-9-dreamliner/</link>
  610. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  611. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
  612. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=49046</guid>
  613.  
  614. <description><![CDATA[<p>Starting next spring, vacationers from the Bay Area and Los Angeles eyeing a Hawaiʻi getaway can be among the first to revel in the sophisticated island ambiance and coziness of Hawaiian Airlines&#8217; brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Hawaiʻi&#8217;s flagship airline kicked off ticket bookings for this 787 service, set to debut on routes connecting Hawaiʻi with [&#8230;]</p>
  615. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/boeing-787-9-dreamliner/">Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Ticket Sales Begin for Hawaiian Airlines</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  616. ]]></description>
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  618. <item>
  619. <title>Oahu&#8217;s best yakiniku &#8211; Sizzle</title>
  620. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oahus-best-yakiniku-sizzle/</link>
  621. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  622. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
  623. <category><![CDATA[Kakaako]]></category>
  624. <category><![CDATA[Oahu Japanese food]]></category>
  625. <category><![CDATA[yakiniku restaurant]]></category>
  626. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=48942</guid>
  627.  
  628. <description><![CDATA[<p>Deeming Yakiniku Sizzle “Oahu’s best yakiniku” restaurant may be hyperbolic but considering our small sample size of one (1) such non-chain Japanese barbeque establishment in the past 10-or-so-years, we are sticking with our assessment and our enthusiastic recommendation. Also, it’s close to the HAT Blog Home Office, it’s quite reasonably priced, and it’s run by [&#8230;]</p>
  629. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oahus-best-yakiniku-sizzle/">Oahu&#8217;s best yakiniku &#8211; Sizzle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  630. ]]></description>
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  633. <title>Waterfalls on Kauai: My Top 5 Picks</title>
  634. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/a-garden-isle-must-see-top-5-waterfalls-on-kauai/</link>
  635. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  636. <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
  637. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=31912</guid>
  638.  
  639. <description><![CDATA[<p>I must be excited about the waterfalls on Kauai because I can only think about anticipating my visit to the Garden Isle! Besides all the wide-open spaces and amazing vistas, I can&#8217;t wait to hike to some of the island&#8217;s most incredible waterfalls. So, I thought I would pull double duty and research the top [&#8230;]</p>
  640. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/a-garden-isle-must-see-top-5-waterfalls-on-kauai/">Waterfalls on Kauai: My Top 5 Picks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  641. ]]></description>
  642. </item>
  643. <item>
  644. <title>Waimea Kauai</title>
  645. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oh-waimea/</link>
  646. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Bruce Fisher]]></dc:creator>
  647. <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  648. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=18415</guid>
  649.  
  650. <description><![CDATA[<p>It is unmistakable when you arrive in Waimea Kauai. The lush greenery of the town dramatically changes into a landscape dominated by red dirt and dry conditions. This distinct change epitomizes the historic town on the island&#8217;s western side. The name “Waimea” translates to “red water&#8221;. A meaning that becomes vividly apparent after a rain [&#8230;]</p>
  651. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oh-waimea/">Waimea Kauai</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  652. ]]></description>
  653. </item>
  654. <item>
  655. <title>Pet-friendly Hawaii vacation</title>
  656. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/pet-friendly-hawaii-vacation/</link>
  657. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  658. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
  659. <category><![CDATA[Pet-friendly Hawaii]]></category>
  660. <category><![CDATA[Pets Hawaii]]></category>
  661. <category><![CDATA[Pets on a Hawaii vacation]]></category>
  662. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=48695</guid>
  663.  
  664. <description><![CDATA[<p>“Can we bring our dog/cat along on a Hawaii vacation?” It’s a question Hawaii Aloha Travel gets frequently from people planning a visit to the Aloha State. The short answer is “yes”. The longer, more detailed answer is, “Yes, but it takes a great deal of time, research, preparation, patience, and, especially, a lot of [&#8230;]</p>
  665. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/pet-friendly-hawaii-vacation/">Pet-friendly Hawaii vacation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  668. <item>
  669. <title>A resident on a guided Oahu snorkeling tour</title>
  670. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/a-resident-on-a-guided-oahu-snorkeling-tour/</link>
  671. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  672. <pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
  673. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=48666</guid>
  674.  
  675. <description><![CDATA[<p>I’m a lifelong Hawaii resident who is not inclined to sign up for a guided Oahu snorkeling tour. I know the best places for exploring the reefs that ring Oahu. Grew up doing it. I certainly wouldn’t pay a stranger to show me around places I’ve been. Much less on a chartered tourist catamaran. But [&#8230;]</p>
  676. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/a-resident-on-a-guided-oahu-snorkeling-tour/">A resident on a guided Oahu snorkeling tour</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  677. ]]></description>
  678. </item>
  679. <item>
  680. <title>Maui wildfires create disaster conditions</title>
  681. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-wildfires-create-disaster-conditions/</link>
  682. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  683. <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
  684. <category><![CDATA[Historic Lahaina Town]]></category>
  685. <category><![CDATA[Lahaina]]></category>
  686. <category><![CDATA[Maui wildfires]]></category>
  687. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=46778</guid>
  688.  
  689. <description><![CDATA[<p>Maui is burning. That’s not hyperbole. Dozens of homes and businesses in Historic Lahaina Town have been destroyed, and wildfires across the Valley Isle have closed multiple highways and roads, grinding traffic and commerce to a dead stop. High winds and drought conditions turned much of Maui into a disaster area. Acting Governor Sylvia Luke [&#8230;]</p>
  690. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-wildfires-create-disaster-conditions/">Maui wildfires create disaster conditions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  691. ]]></description>
  692. </item>
  693. <item>
  694. <title>Oahu traffic &#8211; getting around the island</title>
  695. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oahu-traffic-getting-around-the-island/</link>
  696. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  697. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:34:20 +0000</pubDate>
  698. <category><![CDATA[Biki]]></category>
  699. <category><![CDATA[biking in paradise]]></category>
  700. <category><![CDATA[Oahu traffic]]></category>
  701. <category><![CDATA[TheBus]]></category>
  702. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=46614</guid>
  703.  
  704. <description><![CDATA[<p>There is a construction staging area for roadwork projects in and around Honolulu below the HAT Blog Home Office, and it’s busy. It’s got us thinking about getting around on Oahu and choosing the best way to get to where you want to go and avoid the frustration of snarled Oahu traffic. Across the street, [&#8230;]</p>
  705. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oahu-traffic-getting-around-the-island/">Oahu traffic &#8211; getting around the island</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  706. ]]></description>
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  708. <item>
  709. <title>Hawaii Theatre &#8211; a visitor primer</title>
  710. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-theatre-a-visitor-primer/</link>
  711. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  712. <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
  713. <category><![CDATA[Chinatown]]></category>
  714. <category><![CDATA[Chinatown Arts District]]></category>
  715. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Theatre]]></category>
  716. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Theatre Center]]></category>
  717. <category><![CDATA[Honolulu Chinatown]]></category>
  718. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44567</guid>
  719.  
  720. <description><![CDATA[<p>We made a trip to the Hawaii Theatre Centre with some of the HAT Blog ohana recently and I was struck anew by the splendor of the 100-year-old edifice and its remarkable history as the “Pride of the Pacific”, named as such by the papers here and abroad at the time of its September 1922 [&#8230;]</p>
  721. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-theatre-a-visitor-primer/">Hawaii Theatre &#8211; a visitor primer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  722. ]]></description>
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  724. <item>
  725. <title>Kona Brewing Hawaii Kai &#8211; waterfront dining and drinks</title>
  726. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kona-brewing-hawaii-kai-waterfront-dining-and-drinks/</link>
  727. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  728. <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
  729. <category><![CDATA[craft brewing in Hawaii]]></category>
  730. <category><![CDATA[Hanauma Bay]]></category>
  731. <category><![CDATA[Ka Iwi Coast]]></category>
  732. <category><![CDATA[Koko Marina]]></category>
  733. <category><![CDATA[Kona Brewing Co]]></category>
  734. <category><![CDATA[Kona Brewing Hawaii Kai]]></category>
  735. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44553</guid>
  736.  
  737. <description><![CDATA[<p>A recent visit to Kona Brewing Company in Hawaii Kai at Koko Marina Shopping Center on Oahu was remarkable for a few reasons. First among them was realizing it was just my second time at the brewpub since its opening in 2003 (I grew up in Hawaii Kai, but I have been a Honolulu Downtowner [&#8230;]</p>
  738. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kona-brewing-hawaii-kai-waterfront-dining-and-drinks/">Kona Brewing Hawaii Kai &#8211; waterfront dining and drinks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  739. ]]></description>
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  741. <item>
  742. <title>Hawaii funerals, Hawaii weddings &#8211; lessons in life</title>
  743. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-funerals-hawaii-weddings-lessons-in-life/</link>
  744. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  745. <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
  746. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii funerals]]></category>
  747. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii weddings]]></category>
  748. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44540</guid>
  749.  
  750. <description><![CDATA[<p>Recently we’ve had the impetus, if not the time, to think about living and dying in Hawaii. Two friends, in the same age cohort, have passed away. Both fought their battles with pancreatic cancer to a draw. After all, the cancer within them died with them, as the comic great Norm MacDonald once put it. [&#8230;]</p>
  751. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-funerals-hawaii-weddings-lessons-in-life/">Hawaii funerals, Hawaii weddings &#8211; lessons in life</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  752. ]]></description>
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  754. <item>
  755. <title>Hawaii mango season &#8211; it&#8217;s on</title>
  756. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-mango-season-its-on/</link>
  757. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  758. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
  759. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii mango season hawaii tropical fruit]]></category>
  760. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii tropical fruit]]></category>
  761. <category><![CDATA[mango]]></category>
  762. <category><![CDATA[mango season]]></category>
  763. <category><![CDATA[Pickled Mango]]></category>
  764. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44513</guid>
  765.  
  766. <description><![CDATA[<p>As July approaches, so does the peak of Hawaii mango season. With it comes an endless supply of mango bread, mango chutney, pickled mango, mango salsa, mango smoothies, and every other imaginable culinary iteration of the sweet tropical fruit. It’s also harvest season for a variety of other endemic Hawaii fruits. Hawaii is a tropical [&#8230;]</p>
  767. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-mango-season-its-on/">Hawaii mango season &#8211; it&#8217;s on</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  768. ]]></description>
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  770. <item>
  771. <title>Hawaii stargazing &#8211; bring on the night</title>
  772. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-stargazing-bring-on-the-night/</link>
  773. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  774. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
  775. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii meteor showers]]></category>
  776. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii stargazing]]></category>
  777. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii super moon]]></category>
  778. <category><![CDATA[Lahaina Noon]]></category>
  779. <category><![CDATA[solar eclipse]]></category>
  780. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44503</guid>
  781.  
  782. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Hawaii summer solstice has come round again (and for everyone in the Northern Hemisphere). Surely many in the Southern Hemisphere will be celebrating the return to longer days of sunshine (it’s their Winter Solstice). Here in the North Central Pacific, the summer solstice means that beach days will be getting shorter for the next [&#8230;]</p>
  783. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-stargazing-bring-on-the-night/">Hawaii stargazing &#8211; bring on the night</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  784. ]]></description>
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  786. <item>
  787. <title>Oahu beach reading tips for visitors</title>
  788. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oahu-beach-reading-tips-for-visitors/</link>
  789. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  790. <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
  791. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Books]]></category>
  792. <category><![CDATA[Oahu beach reading]]></category>
  793. <category><![CDATA[Oahu beaches]]></category>
  794. <category><![CDATA[ocean safety]]></category>
  795. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44489</guid>
  796.  
  797. <description><![CDATA[<p>Glutted with an overconsumption of news, local, national, and international, I recently surrendered and retreated to the beach to read a book. It was the perfect salve for a chafed disposition. And it has prompted me to offer some tips about Oahu beach reading. I’ll note first that I greased up properly with reef-safe sunscreen [&#8230;]</p>
  798. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/oahu-beach-reading-tips-for-visitors/">Oahu beach reading tips for visitors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  799. ]]></description>
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  801. <item>
  802. <title>Kilauea Volcano erupts spectacularly &#8211; visitor tips</title>
  803. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kilauea-volcano-erupts-spectacularly-visitor-tips/</link>
  804. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  805. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
  806. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]></category>
  807. <category><![CDATA[Kilauea Eruption]]></category>
  808. <category><![CDATA[Kilauea volcano]]></category>
  809. <category><![CDATA[Kilauea volcano eruption 2023]]></category>
  810. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44476</guid>
  811.  
  812. <description><![CDATA[<p>Well, that escalated quickly! Instantly and explosively, Halema’uma’u Crater at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island roared back into the international spotlight in the predawn hours of June 7. The Kilauea volcano eruption will attract visitors to the park in huge numbers. Residents and visitors are already thronging to the park, [&#8230;]</p>
  813. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kilauea-volcano-erupts-spectacularly-visitor-tips/">Kilauea Volcano erupts spectacularly &#8211; visitor tips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  814. ]]></description>
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  816. <item>
  817. <title>Hawaii hurricane season 2023 &#8211; what to know</title>
  818. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-hurricane-season-2023-what-to-know/</link>
  819. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  820. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
  821. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii hurricane season]]></category>
  822. <category><![CDATA[Tropical Cyclones]]></category>
  823. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44463</guid>
  824.  
  825. <description><![CDATA[<p>June has arrived, and with it, so has Hawaii hurricane season. Hurricanes in Hawaii are rare indeed, although tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific are not. Forecasters at the NOAA say that they expect 4-7 of those potentially dangerous weather systems to form in 2023. This is not cause for alarm. It is, however, a [&#8230;]</p>
  826. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-hurricane-season-2023-what-to-know/">Hawaii hurricane season 2023 &#8211; what to know</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  827. ]]></description>
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  829. <item>
  830. <title>Sunny&#8217;s Local Grind &#8211;  local in Waikiki</title>
  831. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/sunnys-local-grind-new-and-local-in-waikiki/</link>
  832. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  833. <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 16:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
  834. <category><![CDATA[Buy Local Hawaii]]></category>
  835. <category><![CDATA[Sunny&#039;s Local Grind]]></category>
  836. <category><![CDATA[Waikiki]]></category>
  837. <category><![CDATA[Waikiki Coffee shop]]></category>
  838. <category><![CDATA[Waikiki dining]]></category>
  839. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44456</guid>
  840.  
  841. <description><![CDATA[<p>Sunny&#8217;s is a coffee shop and breakfast/lunch joint located on the western “edge of Waikiki”. It’s about a mile and a half from the Honolulu Zoo at Waikiki’s eastern end. So, a fairly short walk from just about anywhere in Waikiki, and well worth it. Sunny&#8217;s Local Grind &#8211; keeping it local Sunny’s Local Grind [&#8230;]</p>
  842. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/sunnys-local-grind-new-and-local-in-waikiki/">Sunny&#8217;s Local Grind &#8211;  local in Waikiki</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  843. ]]></description>
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  845. <item>
  846. <title>Iam Tongi &#8211; American Idol, Ambassador of Aloha</title>
  847. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/iam-tongi-american-idol-ambassador-of-aloha/</link>
  848. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  849. <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 21:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
  850. <category><![CDATA[Iam Tongi]]></category>
  851. <category><![CDATA[Kahuku]]></category>
  852. <category><![CDATA[North Shore Oahu]]></category>
  853. <category><![CDATA[Willian Tongi American Idol]]></category>
  854. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44434</guid>
  855.  
  856. <description><![CDATA[<p>Iam Tongi is the new American Idol. With his angelic voice, inspiring backstory, and gift for songwriting, Tongi has captured the hearts of the show’s judges and millions of its viewers and voters. He became a national sensation when his audition went viral. His journey to the top of the world of music and entertainment [&#8230;]</p>
  857. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/iam-tongi-american-idol-ambassador-of-aloha/">Iam Tongi &#8211; American Idol, Ambassador of Aloha</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  858. ]]></description>
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  860. <item>
  861. <title>Pauoa Flats Trail &#8211; a hike to remember and ponder</title>
  862. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/pauoa-flats-trail-a-hike-to-remember-and-ponder/</link>
  863. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  864. <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 16:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
  865. <category><![CDATA[Na Ala Hele]]></category>
  866. <category><![CDATA[Nuuanu Hikes]]></category>
  867. <category><![CDATA[Nuuanu Reservoir]]></category>
  868. <category><![CDATA[Pauoa Flats Trail]]></category>
  869. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44424</guid>
  870.  
  871. <description><![CDATA[<p>Prompted by a conversation with a bar-tending friend who also happens to be a marathoner and avid trail runner, the HAT Blog recently embarked on a hike along the Pauoa Flats Trail. It’s near our home office, fairly easy, and under one mile (.75 mi). It’s only accessible from a handful of other Na Ala [&#8230;]</p>
  872. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/pauoa-flats-trail-a-hike-to-remember-and-ponder/">Pauoa Flats Trail &#8211; a hike to remember and ponder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  873. ]]></description>
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  875. <item>
  876. <title>A Visitor’s Guide to Royal Kunia Country Club </title>
  877. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/royal-kunia-country-club-for-visitors/</link>
  878. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  879. <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 17:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
  880. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Golf]]></category>
  881. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii golf vacation]]></category>
  882. <category><![CDATA[Oahu]]></category>
  883. <category><![CDATA[Royal Kunia Country Club]]></category>
  884. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44405</guid>
  885.  
  886. <description><![CDATA[<p>Whenever I find myself bogged down from work or overwhelmed with a to-do list, I do what any logical person would: I golf. And my go-to golfing spot is the Royal Kunia Country Club.&#160; Royal Kunia has never let me down (my game, however, usually does). It is also a favorite among visitors seeking an [&#8230;]</p>
  887. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/royal-kunia-country-club-for-visitors/">A Visitor’s Guide to Royal Kunia Country Club </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  888. ]]></description>
  889. </item>
  890. <item>
  891. <title>Why Hawaii Loves Iam Tongi, American Idol Winner</title>
  892. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kahukus-iam-tongi-is-already-a-star-on-american-idol/</link>
  893. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  894. <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 22:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
  895. <category><![CDATA[Braddah Iz]]></category>
  896. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Music]]></category>
  897. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Musicians]]></category>
  898. <category><![CDATA[Iam Tongi]]></category>
  899. <category><![CDATA[Israel Kamakawiwoole]]></category>
  900. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44390</guid>
  901.  
  902. <description><![CDATA[<p>Though Iam Tongi’s American Idol season is fading into the past, he remains a beloved musician throughout Hawaii and beyond. Let’s take a look at the Hawaiian musician’s rise to fame and what he’s up to today. Iam Tong’s American Idol Season I’ve never been much of an American Idol fan. Not even a little. [&#8230;]</p>
  903. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kahukus-iam-tongi-is-already-a-star-on-american-idol/">Why Hawaii Loves Iam Tongi, American Idol Winner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  907. <title>&#8216;Iao Valley State Monument and the legend of the &#8216;Iao Needle</title>
  908. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/iao-valley-state-monument-and-the-legend-of-the-iao-needle/</link>
  909. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  910. <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
  911. <category><![CDATA[hiking hawaii]]></category>
  912. <category><![CDATA[hiking Maui]]></category>
  913. <category><![CDATA[Iao Needle]]></category>
  914. <category><![CDATA[Iao Valley]]></category>
  915. <category><![CDATA[Iao Valley State Park]]></category>
  916. <category><![CDATA[Maui]]></category>
  917. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44375</guid>
  918.  
  919. <description><![CDATA[<p>We can now add Iao Valley State Monument on Maui to the short list of popular Hawaii natural attractions that require reservations for nonresidents. We’ll get to that. First, we’re here to talk about the famous Iao Needle and the ancient Hawaiian legend of how it came to be. ‘Iao Valley was designated as a [&#8230;]</p>
  920. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/iao-valley-state-monument-and-the-legend-of-the-iao-needle/">&#8216;Iao Valley State Monument and the legend of the &#8216;Iao Needle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  921. ]]></description>
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  924. <title>Liliha Bakery Kalihi &#8211; an original classic</title>
  925. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/liliha-bakery-kalihi-an-original-classic/</link>
  926. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  927. <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
  928. <category><![CDATA[Liliha Bakery]]></category>
  929. <category><![CDATA[local diner]]></category>
  930. <category><![CDATA[local food]]></category>
  931. <category><![CDATA[Oahu dining]]></category>
  932. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44360</guid>
  933.  
  934. <description><![CDATA[<p>We wrote about the famous Liliha Bakery here at the HAT Blog a decade ago. We’ve been back many times since, and, frankly, nothing has changed (it opened in 1950). That is a wonderful thing. Much has been written over the years about the venerable old diner, many fawning and cutesy local news segments produced [&#8230;]</p>
  935. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/liliha-bakery-kalihi-an-original-classic/">Liliha Bakery Kalihi &#8211; an original classic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  936. ]]></description>
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  938. <item>
  939. <title>Honolulu Museum of Art &#8211; home at HOMA</title>
  940. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/honolulu-museum-of-art-home-at-homa/</link>
  941. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  942. <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
  943. <category><![CDATA[Art]]></category>
  944. <category><![CDATA[Doris Duke]]></category>
  945. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Architecture]]></category>
  946. <category><![CDATA[Honolulu Museum of Art]]></category>
  947. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44345</guid>
  948.  
  949. <description><![CDATA[<p>We’re happy to report that the HAT Blog visited the Honolulu Museum of Art (HOMA in brief) over the weekend. We’re also ashamed to confess that we haven’t been there in years. We’re glad we returned to learn about what’s new at HoMA, what’s ongoing, and what is in store for the future of the [&#8230;]</p>
  950. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/honolulu-museum-of-art-home-at-homa/">Honolulu Museum of Art &#8211; home at HOMA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  951. ]]></description>
  952. </item>
  953. <item>
  954. <title>Live music in Hawaii &#8211; a vacation essential</title>
  955. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/live-music-in-hawaii-a-vacation-essential/</link>
  956. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  957. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
  958. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Music]]></category>
  959. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Musicians]]></category>
  960. <category><![CDATA[Live Music]]></category>
  961. <category><![CDATA[Live music in Hawaii]]></category>
  962. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44331</guid>
  963.  
  964. <description><![CDATA[<p>Every Hawaii vacation has its own soundtrack. You won’t hear it anywhere else. You can’t take the immediate intimacy of the sounds of the surf or the birdsong of the forest home with you, except in your heart and mind (or a low-fi social media clip, perhaps). That internal soundtrack should include live music in [&#8230;]</p>
  965. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/live-music-in-hawaii-a-vacation-essential/">Live music in Hawaii &#8211; a vacation essential</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  966. ]]></description>
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  968. <item>
  969. <title>Makiki Valley Trail: A Walk Through History</title>
  970. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/makiki-valley-loop-trail-a-brief-history/</link>
  971. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  972. <pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
  973. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii native birds]]></category>
  974. <category><![CDATA[hiking hawaii]]></category>
  975. <category><![CDATA[hiking in hawaii]]></category>
  976. <category><![CDATA[Makiki Valley Loop Trail]]></category>
  977. <category><![CDATA[Oahu]]></category>
  978. <category><![CDATA[rainforest]]></category>
  979. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44318</guid>
  980.  
  981. <description><![CDATA[<p>Makiki Valley Trail on Oahu is one of the island’s most popular hiking trails. It’s well-maintained and clearly marked, making it a great choice for smart visitors who don’t want to risk trespassing, getting lost, or encountering off-trail dangers.&#160; Here’s everything you need to know about this great hiking trail! Makiki Valley Trail: Know Before [&#8230;]</p>
  982. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/makiki-valley-loop-trail-a-brief-history/">Makiki Valley Trail: A Walk Through History</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  983. ]]></description>
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  985. <item>
  986. <title>Monarch Poke &#8211; a new local favorite</title>
  987. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/monarch-poke-a-new-local-favorite/</link>
  988. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  989. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
  990. <category><![CDATA[Buy Local Hawaii]]></category>
  991. <category><![CDATA[fresh poke]]></category>
  992. <category><![CDATA[local food]]></category>
  993. <category><![CDATA[Monarch Poke]]></category>
  994. <category><![CDATA[Pearl City]]></category>
  995. <category><![CDATA[plate lunch]]></category>
  996. <category><![CDATA[poke bowls]]></category>
  997. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44294</guid>
  998.  
  999. <description><![CDATA[<p>A friend of the HAT Blog, Chef Adam Gilbert, opened Monarch Poke in Pearl City in November 2022. Located in a nondescript strip mall near Pearlridge Shopping Center, the dishes on offer belie the workaday tedium of shoe stores, auto body shops, and plate lunch joints that typify the area. A recent Friday lunchtime visit [&#8230;]</p>
  1000. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/monarch-poke-a-new-local-favorite/">Monarch Poke &#8211; a new local favorite</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1001. ]]></description>
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  1004. <title>3 best Honolulu pub crawls</title>
  1005. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/3-best-honolulu-pub-crawls/</link>
  1006. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1007. <pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 19:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
  1008. <category><![CDATA[Gastropub]]></category>
  1009. <category><![CDATA[Honolulu Chinatown]]></category>
  1010. <category><![CDATA[Honolulu pub crawls]]></category>
  1011. <category><![CDATA[Kaimuki]]></category>
  1012. <category><![CDATA[Kakaako]]></category>
  1013. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=44079</guid>
  1014.  
  1015. <description><![CDATA[<p>The wind and rain continue to howl and lash here in Honolulu, and throughout most of Hawaii, with no sign of letting up any time soon. It’s fine, though, except perhaps for my wife’s new clutch of doomed houseplants and the Aloha State residents who’ve been inundated by turbid floodwaters or had their property whipped [&#8230;]</p>
  1016. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/3-best-honolulu-pub-crawls/">3 best Honolulu pub crawls</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1017. ]]></description>
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  1020. <title>Kealia Trail &#8211; a forest foray</title>
  1021. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kealia-trail-a-forest-foray/</link>
  1022. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1023. <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2023 17:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
  1024. <category><![CDATA[hiking in hawaii]]></category>
  1025. <category><![CDATA[Kealia Trail]]></category>
  1026. <category><![CDATA[Mokuleia]]></category>
  1027. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43876</guid>
  1028.  
  1029. <description><![CDATA[<p>Wind and rain are battering my lanai, rattling the sliding glass doors and my normally steady state of relative calm. A “Kona low” has settled in over pretty much the whole state of Hawaii and I’m scrolling through the photo gallery on my phone, unable to muster the gumption to do…anything. Pictures of a recent [&#8230;]</p>
  1030. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kealia-trail-a-forest-foray/">Kealia Trail &#8211; a forest foray</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1034. <title>Tipping in Hawaii &#8211; here&#8217;s why</title>
  1035. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/tipping-in-hawaii-heres-why/</link>
  1036. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1037. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:14:40 +0000</pubDate>
  1038. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii restaurants]]></category>
  1039. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii tips]]></category>
  1040. <category><![CDATA[Tipping in Hawaii]]></category>
  1041. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43565</guid>
  1042.  
  1043. <description><![CDATA[<p>One of the most common concerns we hear from visitors regards tipping in Hawaii. Who should be tipped? When? How much? Food and beverage industry workers should be tipped, certainly. Parking valets, too. Leaving a few bucks for the cleaning staff at your hotel/resort/vacation rental is also a fine way to express your aloha for [&#8230;]</p>
  1044. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/tipping-in-hawaii-heres-why/">Tipping in Hawaii &#8211; here&#8217;s why</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1045. ]]></description>
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  1048. <title>Vog in Hawaii has returned</title>
  1049. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/vog-in-hawaii-has-returned/</link>
  1050. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1051. <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
  1052. <category><![CDATA[Kilauea Eruption]]></category>
  1053. <category><![CDATA[Kilauea volcano]]></category>
  1054. <category><![CDATA[vog]]></category>
  1055. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43514</guid>
  1056.  
  1057. <description><![CDATA[<p>Kilauea Volcano is again erupting on Hawaii Island, with a lava lake formed in Halemaumau Crater. Officials say that the lava is likely to remain contained within the crater. As new images and video of the spectacular event at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, something else is spreading from the volcano: vog in Hawaii has returned. [&#8230;]</p>
  1058. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/vog-in-hawaii-has-returned/">Vog in Hawaii has returned</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1061. <item>
  1062. <title>Hawaii stargazing 2023 &#8211; looking up</title>
  1063. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-stargazing-2023-looking-up/</link>
  1064. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1065. <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
  1066. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii astronomy]]></category>
  1067. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii stargazing]]></category>
  1068. <category><![CDATA[Kilauea volcano]]></category>
  1069. <category><![CDATA[Lyrid Meteor Shower]]></category>
  1070. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43506</guid>
  1071.  
  1072. <description><![CDATA[<p>We’re a week into the New Year of 2023 and it occurs to us here at the HAT Blog that there is a whole lot of “new” in this Year of the Rabbit. New Governor and Administration. New Legislature. New County Councils. Even a new eruption at Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island. We’re hard-pressed to [&#8230;]</p>
  1073. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-stargazing-2023-looking-up/">Hawaii stargazing 2023 &#8211; looking up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1074. ]]></description>
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  1076. <item>
  1077. <title>A Sleek, Casual Dinner at Moku Kitchen on Oahu</title>
  1078. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/moku-kitchen-kakaako-vibes/</link>
  1079. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1080. <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 17:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
  1081. <category><![CDATA[dining]]></category>
  1082. <category><![CDATA[Kakaako]]></category>
  1083. <category><![CDATA[Merriman&#039;s Kapalua]]></category>
  1084. <category><![CDATA[Moku Kitchen]]></category>
  1085. <category><![CDATA[Monkeypod Kitchen]]></category>
  1086. <category><![CDATA[Oahu]]></category>
  1087. <category><![CDATA[Oahu dining]]></category>
  1088. <category><![CDATA[SALT Kakaako]]></category>
  1089. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43496</guid>
  1090.  
  1091. <description><![CDATA[<p>After my recent dinner at Moku Kitchen, I&#8217;m eager to share all about this fantastic restaurant. For our 13th wedding anniversary, my wife and I decided to forgo our tradition of dining out at a fine-dining Oahu steakhouse and opt for something different.&#160; We were after something more casual, and with a more eclectic selection [&#8230;]</p>
  1092. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/moku-kitchen-kakaako-vibes/">A Sleek, Casual Dinner at Moku Kitchen on Oahu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1093. ]]></description>
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  1095. <item>
  1096. <title>Hawaii winter weather returns</title>
  1097. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-winter-weather-returns/</link>
  1098. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1099. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
  1100. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii winter weather]]></category>
  1101. <category><![CDATA[winter weather in Hawaii]]></category>
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  1103.  
  1104. <description><![CDATA[<p>Each year, usually in mid-December, a weather system moves over the islands of Hawaii bringing thunderstorms, lightning, (relatively) cold temperatures, and high winds. Hawaii winter weather is unique in that what makes it special is the fact that it is actual weather. For the rest of the year, it’s mostly sunny skies and gentle trade [&#8230;]</p>
  1105. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-winter-weather-returns/">Hawaii winter weather returns</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1108. <item>
  1109. <title>Hawaii sunrise views &#8211; from the sea</title>
  1110. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-sunrise-views-from-the-sea/</link>
  1111. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1112. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
  1113. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii sunrise views]]></category>
  1114. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43467</guid>
  1115.  
  1116. <description><![CDATA[<p>There is nothing on Earth more certain than the fact that the sun will rise. We’ll submit that it is equally certain that Hawaii sunrise views are spectacular, every day. Without exception. Full stop. Rain or shine. What the new day brings, good or ill, always begins with beauty. This is one of the many [&#8230;]</p>
  1117. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-sunrise-views-from-the-sea/">Hawaii sunrise views &#8211; from the sea</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1118. ]]></description>
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  1120. <item>
  1121. <title>Volcano goddess Pele on Oahu</title>
  1122. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/volcano-goddess-pele-on-oahu/</link>
  1123. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1124. <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
  1125. <category><![CDATA[Diamond Head Crater]]></category>
  1126. <category><![CDATA[Koko Crater]]></category>
  1127. <category><![CDATA[Mauna Loa Volcano]]></category>
  1128. <category><![CDATA[Punchbowl]]></category>
  1129. <category><![CDATA[Punchbowl Cemetery]]></category>
  1130. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43456</guid>
  1131.  
  1132. <description><![CDATA[<p>Hawaii residents and visitors from abroad flock to Hawaii Island, the Big Island, to witness eruptions at the Mauna Loa Volcano. Thousands of images and videos of the spectacular event are zing around the internet when that happens showing the full glory of an active lava flow. We want to point out that fire goddess [&#8230;]</p>
  1133. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/volcano-goddess-pele-on-oahu/">Volcano goddess Pele on Oahu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1134. ]]></description>
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  1136. <item>
  1137. <title>Hawaiian fishponds hold ancient wisdom</title>
  1138. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiian-fishponds-hold-ancient-wisdom/</link>
  1139. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1140. <pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
  1141. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Kai]]></category>
  1142. <category><![CDATA[Hawaiian fishponds]]></category>
  1143. <category><![CDATA[Koko Marina]]></category>
  1144. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43444</guid>
  1145.  
  1146. <description><![CDATA[<p>&#160;Aloha Bruce Fisher was kind enough to invite the HAT Blog (me) plus-one (my wife) to a small gathering with some of the Hawaii Aloha Travel ohana at the home office in Hawaii Kai to celebrate Yaling Fisher’s birthday. Sipping tasty sunset cocktails over the lapping waters of the Hawaii Kai marina, I got to [&#8230;]</p>
  1147. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaiian-fishponds-hold-ancient-wisdom/">Hawaiian fishponds hold ancient wisdom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1148. ]]></description>
  1149. </item>
  1150. <item>
  1151. <title>Buying local in Hawaii</title>
  1152. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/buying-local-in-hawaii/</link>
  1153. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1154. <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
  1155. <category><![CDATA[Ala Moana Shopping Center]]></category>
  1156. <category><![CDATA[Buying local]]></category>
  1157. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii creators]]></category>
  1158. <category><![CDATA[Made in Hawaii Festival]]></category>
  1159. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43435</guid>
  1160.  
  1161. <description><![CDATA[<p>The annual Made in Hawaii Festival returned to Ala Moana Shopping Center over the Veterans Day holiday weekend. The HAT Blog bought a ticket ($15) and attended for a two-hour time slot just before lunchtime. It got us thinking about buying local in Hawaii, and about how many Hawaii small businesses rely on direct sales [&#8230;]</p>
  1162. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/buying-local-in-hawaii/">Buying local in Hawaii</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1163. ]]></description>
  1164. </item>
  1165. <item>
  1166. <title>Mauna Loa Volcano update</title>
  1167. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/mauna-loa-volcano-update/</link>
  1168. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1169. <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:55:51 +0000</pubDate>
  1170. <category><![CDATA[Big Island]]></category>
  1171. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Island]]></category>
  1172. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Volcanoes National Park]]></category>
  1173. <category><![CDATA[Kilauea volcano]]></category>
  1174. <category><![CDATA[Mauna Loa]]></category>
  1175. <category><![CDATA[Mauna Loa Volcano]]></category>
  1176. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=43417</guid>
  1177.  
  1178. <description><![CDATA[<p>Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii Island has been in the news here in the Aloha State since late September due to a significant uptick in seismic activity. Earthquake “swarms” have been fairly constant. As of this writing, the Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory has recorded 44 small-magnitude earthquakes (below Magnitude 3) in the past 24 hours. This [&#8230;]</p>
  1179. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/mauna-loa-volcano-update/">Mauna Loa Volcano update</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1180. ]]></description>
  1181. </item>
  1182. <item>
  1183. <title>North Shore Oahu &#8211; staying safe</title>
  1184. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/north-shore-oahu-staying-safe/</link>
  1185. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1186. <pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
  1187. <category><![CDATA[Banzai Pipeline]]></category>
  1188. <category><![CDATA[big waves]]></category>
  1189. <category><![CDATA[Ehukai Beach Park]]></category>
  1190. <category><![CDATA[Haleiwa]]></category>
  1191. <category><![CDATA[North Shore Oahu]]></category>
  1192. <category><![CDATA[ocean safety]]></category>
  1193. <category><![CDATA[Waimea Bay]]></category>
  1194. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41525</guid>
  1195.  
  1196. <description><![CDATA[<p>In the previous HAT Blog, we wrote about the seasons in Hawaii, Fall in particular, and what makes Hawaii’s seasons unique. There’s a fifth season in Hawaii, however, and we’ll talk about it here. North Shore Oahu has its own “big wave season”, which spans the months between October and March. It’s commonly referred to [&#8230;]</p>
  1197. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/north-shore-oahu-staying-safe/">North Shore Oahu &#8211; staying safe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1198. ]]></description>
  1199. </item>
  1200. <item>
  1201. <title>Autumn in Hawaii &#124; Best Seasonal Experience</title>
  1202. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-seasons-autumn-arrivals/</link>
  1203. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1204. <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
  1205. <category><![CDATA[Autumn in Hawaii]]></category>
  1206. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Seasons]]></category>
  1207. <category><![CDATA[humpback whales]]></category>
  1208. <category><![CDATA[Humpbacks of Hawaii]]></category>
  1209. <category><![CDATA[Makahiki]]></category>
  1210. <category><![CDATA[Orionid Meteor Shower]]></category>
  1211. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41482</guid>
  1212.  
  1213. <description><![CDATA[<p>Autumn in Hawaii has arrived. You’d hardly know it, though, as we’ve enjoyed perfect, almost unchanging weather for weeks. There’s been a bit of isolated rain, and the average daily high temperature is pushing 90 degrees, but “the best weather on the planet” continues. Hawaii seasons and the changes between them are subtle.&#160; Here, we [&#8230;]</p>
  1214. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-seasons-autumn-arrivals/">Autumn in Hawaii | Best Seasonal Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1215. ]]></description>
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  1217. <item>
  1218. <title>Honolulu Beer on Tap &#124; Festival tips</title>
  1219. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/honolulu-on-tap-beer-festival-tips/</link>
  1220. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1221. <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
  1222. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41448</guid>
  1223.  
  1224. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Honolulu on Tap Beer Festival returns to the Blaisdell Exhibition Center on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The event was cancelled in 2020 and moved to the outdoor Waikiki Shell in 2021. The festival’s return to the Blaisdell is another sign of Hawaii’s emergence from the pandemic. It’s wonderful.&#160; There are about 15 craft breweries [&#8230;]</p>
  1225. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/honolulu-on-tap-beer-festival-tips/">Honolulu Beer on Tap | Festival tips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1226. ]]></description>
  1227. </item>
  1228. <item>
  1229. <title>My Easy Maui Vacation Suggestions</title>
  1230. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-vacation-suggestions/</link>
  1231. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1232. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
  1233. <category><![CDATA[Kaanapali Beach]]></category>
  1234. <category><![CDATA[Maui]]></category>
  1235. <category><![CDATA[Maui food trucks]]></category>
  1236. <category><![CDATA[Maui vacation planning]]></category>
  1237. <category><![CDATA[Maui vacation suggestions]]></category>
  1238. <category><![CDATA[Slappy Cakes]]></category>
  1239. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41434</guid>
  1240.  
  1241. <description><![CDATA[<p>The HAT Blog is back at the home office in Honolulu after a delightful week with the in-laws on Maui. I didn’t actually do a whole lot, but that was my personal plan to begin with. The others did, however, and we offer here some easy Maui vacation suggestions that we thoroughly enjoyed. We’ll also [&#8230;]</p>
  1242. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-vacation-suggestions/">My Easy Maui Vacation Suggestions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1243. ]]></description>
  1244. </item>
  1245. <item>
  1246. <title>Maui vacation tips from a local</title>
  1247. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-vacation-tips-from-on-the-ground/</link>
  1248. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1249. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
  1250. <category><![CDATA[Haleakala National Park]]></category>
  1251. <category><![CDATA[Haleakala Sunrise]]></category>
  1252. <category><![CDATA[Maui]]></category>
  1253. <category><![CDATA[Maui vacation planning]]></category>
  1254. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41419</guid>
  1255.  
  1256. <description><![CDATA[<p>We here at the HAT Blog have been on Maui for a few days for a 7-night stay with visiting family. Thus far, things have gone quite smoothly. We did encounter one minor snag. We also enjoyed a spectacular sunrise at the summit of Haleakala Crater. We offer a couple of Maui vacation tips from [&#8230;]</p>
  1257. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-vacation-tips-from-on-the-ground/">Maui vacation tips from a local</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1258. ]]></description>
  1259. </item>
  1260. <item>
  1261. <title>Sea Life Park Limu Fest celebrates seaweed</title>
  1262. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/sea-life-park-limu-fest-celebrates-seaweed/</link>
  1263. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1264. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
  1265. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Festivals]]></category>
  1266. <category><![CDATA[Limu Fest]]></category>
  1267. <category><![CDATA[Marine Life Conservation District]]></category>
  1268. <category><![CDATA[Sea Life Park]]></category>
  1269. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41407</guid>
  1270.  
  1271. <description><![CDATA[<p>Sea Life Park on Oahu, the beloved marine mammal park, bird sanctuary, and aquarium first opened in 1964. It has since evolved into an institution familiar to most residents of the island. It continues its nearly 60-year tradition of providing education and eliciting wonder in its visitors with the Limu Fest on Saturday, September 24, [&#8230;]</p>
  1272. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/sea-life-park-limu-fest-celebrates-seaweed/">Sea Life Park Limu Fest celebrates seaweed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1273. ]]></description>
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  1275. <item>
  1276. <title>Hawaii golf tips for visitors</title>
  1277. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-golf-tips-for-visitors/</link>
  1278. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1279. <pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 01:27:41 +0000</pubDate>
  1280. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Golf]]></category>
  1281. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Vacation Golf]]></category>
  1282. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41388</guid>
  1283.  
  1284. <description><![CDATA[<p>There are 75 golf courses in Hawaii. We’ve written about a bunch of them here at the HAT Blog over the years. Not only because are we hopelessly (and haplessly) enamored and enervated by the game, but also because Hawaii is a golf paradise and the activity is a major contributor to Hawaii tourism revenue. [&#8230;]</p>
  1285. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-golf-tips-for-visitors/">Hawaii golf tips for visitors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1286. ]]></description>
  1287. </item>
  1288. <item>
  1289. <title>Hawaii full moon goddess Mahina</title>
  1290. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-moon-goddess-mahina/</link>
  1291. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1292. <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
  1293. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii lunar calendar]]></category>
  1294. <category><![CDATA[Mahina]]></category>
  1295. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41348</guid>
  1296.  
  1297. <description><![CDATA[<p>Since Hawaii’s tourism arrival numbers have rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels, various studies indicate an increase in visitor interest in learning about Native Hawaiian culture during their Hawaii vacation. Having an “authentic” Hawaiian experience is more important to Hawaii visitors than ever before. The HAT Blog was recently pondering suggestions for easy cultural connections to [&#8230;]</p>
  1298. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-moon-goddess-mahina/">Hawaii full moon goddess Mahina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1299. ]]></description>
  1300. </item>
  1301. <item>
  1302. <title>Learn some Hawaiian Culture at Kalaeloa Heritage Park</title>
  1303. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kalaeloa-heritage-park-educates/</link>
  1304. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1305. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
  1306. <category><![CDATA[Kalaeloa]]></category>
  1307. <category><![CDATA[Kalaeloa Heritage Park]]></category>
  1308. <category><![CDATA[Native Hawaiian crafts]]></category>
  1309. <category><![CDATA[Native Hawaiian traditions]]></category>
  1310. <category><![CDATA[West Oahu]]></category>
  1311. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41336</guid>
  1312.  
  1313. <description><![CDATA[<p>The “Malama Hawaii” program to increase cultural awareness among Hawaii visitors is working. Various studies and surveys are bearing this out, as more and more visitors are expressing interest in experiences that highlight Native Hawaiian culture and Hawaii’s overall cultural diversity. Aside from in-flight videos and hotel/resort efforts at cultural education, places like the nonprofit [&#8230;]</p>
  1314. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kalaeloa-heritage-park-educates/">Learn some Hawaiian Culture at Kalaeloa Heritage Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
  1315. ]]></description>
  1316. </item>
  1317. <item>
  1318. <title>Maui vacation planning from Oahu by a local resident</title>
  1319. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-vacation-planning-from-oahu/</link>
  1320. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1321. <pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
  1322. <category><![CDATA[Haleakala National Park]]></category>
  1323. <category><![CDATA[Lahaina]]></category>
  1324. <category><![CDATA[Maui vacation planning]]></category>
  1325. <category><![CDATA[West Maui]]></category>
  1326. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41323</guid>
  1327.  
  1328. <description><![CDATA[<p>The HAT Blog has been informed that the home office will relocate to Maui for one week in September so it&#8217;s a perfect opportunity to share our Maui vacation planning. Honorable Wife Person (HWP) and I will join her parents, two sisters, and their husbands for dedicated mirth and merriment on the Valley Isle. That [&#8230;]</p>
  1329. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/maui-vacation-planning-from-oahu/">Maui vacation planning from Oahu by a local resident</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1333. <title>He&#8217;eia Fishpond: history and healing</title>
  1334. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/heeia-fishpond-history-and-healing/</link>
  1335. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1336. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
  1337. <category><![CDATA[He'eia Fishpond]]></category>
  1338. <category><![CDATA[Kaneohe Bay]]></category>
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  1340.  
  1341. <description><![CDATA[<p>For many hundreds of years, native Hawaiian fishponds (Loko I’a) have been a vital part of maintaining a balance between the natural resources that are at the heart of the ancient ahupua’a system. It is an approach to managing food and water that integrates resources from the mountains to the ocean. He’eia Fishpond on Oahu’s [&#8230;]</p>
  1342. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/heeia-fishpond-history-and-healing/">He&#8217;eia Fishpond: history and healing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1346. <title>Hawaii place names: Pearl Harbor/Pearl City</title>
  1347. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-place-names-pearl-harbor-pearl-city/</link>
  1348. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1349. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
  1350. <category><![CDATA[Pearl City]]></category>
  1351. <category><![CDATA[Pearl Harbor]]></category>
  1352. <category><![CDATA[USS Arizona Memorial]]></category>
  1353. <category><![CDATA[USS Bowfin]]></category>
  1354. <category><![CDATA[USS Missouri]]></category>
  1355. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41281</guid>
  1356.  
  1357. <description><![CDATA[<p>The vast majority of neighborhoods and towns in Hawaii are known by their traditional native Hawaiian names. The literal translations of those Hawaii place names tend to reflect unique aspects of the areas they represent. We here at the HAT Blog have always found it unusual that Hawaii’s most popular visitor attraction, Pearl Harbor – [&#8230;]</p>
  1358. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-place-names-pearl-harbor-pearl-city/">Hawaii place names: Pearl Harbor/Pearl City</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1361. <item>
  1362. <title>Where&#8217;s the meat in Hawaii? The Livestock Tavern</title>
  1363. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/livestock-tavern-rustic-dining-in-chinatown/</link>
  1364. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1365. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
  1366. <category><![CDATA[Chinatown restaurants]]></category>
  1367. <category><![CDATA[Farm to table]]></category>
  1368. <category><![CDATA[Honolulu Chinatown]]></category>
  1369. <category><![CDATA[Livestock Tavern]]></category>
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  1371.  
  1372. <description><![CDATA[<p>We don’t often write about restaurants here but very often we&#8217;re asked where to get locally sourced meat. This is mostly because we tend to eat farm-fresh at home, making most of our food purchases from local farmers, ranchers, and butchers whom my wife has come to know over years of shopping at a weekly [&#8230;]</p>
  1373. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/livestock-tavern-rustic-dining-in-chinatown/">Where&#8217;s the meat in Hawaii? The Livestock Tavern</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1376. <item>
  1377. <title>Hawaii vacation safety tips</title>
  1378. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-vacation-safety-tips/</link>
  1379. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1380. <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
  1381. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Hiking]]></category>
  1382. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii hiking safety]]></category>
  1383. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Ocean Safety]]></category>
  1384. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii vacation safety]]></category>
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  1386.  
  1387. <description><![CDATA[<p>We’ve just had a major swell event on Hawaii’s southern shores, so I have to provide some Hawaii vacation safety tips. We’ve seen a series of rescues of imperiled hikers from popular trails. It seems like a good time to remind Hawaii visitors about some simple Hawaii vacation safety tips. Well, one tip, anyway: don’t [&#8230;]</p>
  1388. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-vacation-safety-tips/">Hawaii vacation safety tips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1391. <item>
  1392. <title>Hawaii sports bars: don&#8217;t miss your game!</title>
  1393. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-sports-bars-dont-miss-your-game/</link>
  1394. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1395. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:29:32 +0000</pubDate>
  1396. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii sports bar]]></category>
  1397. <category><![CDATA[Sports bar Big Island]]></category>
  1398. <category><![CDATA[Sports bar Kauai]]></category>
  1399. <category><![CDATA[Sports bar Maui]]></category>
  1400. <category><![CDATA[Waikiki]]></category>
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  1402.  
  1403. <description><![CDATA[<p>Summer is heating up, and so is the world of professional sports. While a Hawaii vacation is a chance to leave the everyday routine of home and work, vacationers bring along their sports fandom just as sure as they pack a swimsuit and clean underwear. There are plenty of Hawaii sports bars, some sprawling and [&#8230;]</p>
  1404. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/hawaii-sports-bars-dont-miss-your-game/">Hawaii sports bars: don&#8217;t miss your game!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1408. <title>Here&#8217;s how I rediscovered  the Honolulu Zoo</title>
  1409. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/rediscovering-the-honolulu-zoo/</link>
  1410. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1411. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
  1412. <category><![CDATA[Honolulu Zoo]]></category>
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  1415.  
  1416. <description><![CDATA[<p>One of the wonderful things about entertaining visiting family and friends in Hawaii is that it will often lead to activities we might otherwise regard as “touristy” and take for granted. That is how we here at the HAT Blog found ourselves at the Honolulu Zoo recently, and it’s why we are still charmed by [&#8230;]</p>
  1417. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/rediscovering-the-honolulu-zoo/">Here&#8217;s how I rediscovered  the Honolulu Zoo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1421. <title>Visit the Hidden Kawainui Marsh on Oahu</title>
  1422. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kawainui-marsh-a-kailua-natural-treasure/</link>
  1423. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1424. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
  1425. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii native birds]]></category>
  1426. <category><![CDATA[Heiau]]></category>
  1427. <category><![CDATA[Kailua]]></category>
  1428. <category><![CDATA[Kawainui Marsh]]></category>
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  1430.  
  1431. <description><![CDATA[<p>The Kawainui Marsh State Wildlife Sanctuary in Kailua on Oahu comprises 830 acres. It is the largest freshwater wetland in all of Hawaii and home to several endangered native species. It is also home to the Ulupo Heiau, the largest ancient agricultural temple on the island. Kawainui Marsh is a natural wonder. Kailua is a [&#8230;]</p>
  1432. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/kawainui-marsh-a-kailua-natural-treasure/">Visit the Hidden Kawainui Marsh on Oahu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1436. <title>Honolulu&#8217;s Exceptional Trees; &#8220;Tree Huggers&#8221; Here This!</title>
  1437. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/honolulus-exceptional-trees/</link>
  1438. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1439. <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
  1440. <category><![CDATA[banyan trees]]></category>
  1441. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii Trees]]></category>
  1442. <category><![CDATA[Waikiki]]></category>
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  1444.  
  1445. <description><![CDATA[<p>We’ll go out on a limb here and suggest that the kind of tree most commonly associated with Hawaii is the coconut palm. It’s a ubiquitous motif in picture postcards and paintings, on mu’umu’u and aloha shirts, even in the lyrics of some of Hawaii’s most beloved songs and movements in ancient hula. Fair enough. [&#8230;]</p>
  1446. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/honolulus-exceptional-trees/">Honolulu&#8217;s Exceptional Trees; &#8220;Tree Huggers&#8221; Here This!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1449. <item>
  1450. <title>Birding in Hawaii: a birdwatcher&#8217;s guide</title>
  1451. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/birding-in-hawaii-a-birdwatchers-primer/</link>
  1452. <dc:creator><![CDATA[webmaster]]></dc:creator>
  1453. <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:50:23 +0000</pubDate>
  1454. <category><![CDATA[birding in Hawaii]]></category>
  1455. <category><![CDATA[birds in Hawaii]]></category>
  1456. <category><![CDATA[guided birding tours]]></category>
  1457. <category><![CDATA[Hawaii bird watching]]></category>
  1458. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/?p=41075</guid>
  1459.  
  1460. <description><![CDATA[<p>Hawaii is home to a wide variety of native bird species. Many of them are on the Endangered Species List and some are “critically endangered”. Efforts are ongoing to protect these species, with limited success, across the state. Enthusiasts of birding in Hawaii, or simply “birdwatching”, have benefitted from conservation policies. Hawaii’s endangered forest birds [&#8230;]</p>
  1461. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/birding-in-hawaii-a-birdwatchers-primer/">Birding in Hawaii: a birdwatcher&#8217;s guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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  1465. <title>Waikiki Beach Services: generations of Waikiki Beach Boys</title>
  1466. <link>https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/waikiki-beach-services-generations-of-waikiki-beach-boys/</link>
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  1468. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
  1469. <category><![CDATA[surf lessons]]></category>
  1470. <category><![CDATA[Surfing]]></category>
  1471. <category><![CDATA[Waikiki Beach]]></category>
  1472. <category><![CDATA[Waikiki Beach Boys]]></category>
  1473. <category><![CDATA[Waikiki Beach Services]]></category>
  1474. <category><![CDATA[Waikiki canoe rides]]></category>
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  1476.  
  1477. <description><![CDATA[<p>Surf lessons and beach rentals are a major attraction at Waikiki Beach. There are dozens of companies that cater to thousands of Waikiki beachgoers every day. Waikiki Beach Services stands out among those companies for a variety of reasons, not least of which is its deep connection to the world-famous Waikiki Beach Boys and their [&#8230;]</p>
  1478. <p>The post <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/waikiki-beach-services-generations-of-waikiki-beach-boys/">Waikiki Beach Services: generations of Waikiki Beach Boys</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.hawaii-aloha.com">Hawaii Aloha Travel</a>.</p>
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