Tips For First-Time Cruising: Know Before You Go |
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You’ve booked your first cruise and the excitement is setting in. What now? First, make sure you have a recent passport. If you don’t have one, now is the time to do it. Don’t wait until the last minute.
Espresso Way |
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South Kona is the Napa Valley of coffee; its perfect climate, rich volcanic soil, and plentiful sunshine grow the finest coffee in the world. What’s better, most of its 40+ farms offer free tasting sessions and tours. We found these to be the best of the bunch:
Chinatown Galleries |
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On the first Friday evening of every month Honolulu's Chinatown transforms itself in the evening hours as local businesses, galleries, and restaurants open their doors for the First Fridays celebration. Many galleries offer wine and refreshments while local vendors and artisans open up street stalls to display their wares. This short walking tour takes you through a few of the Chinatown’s best galleries, although there are many others scattered throughout the route. First Fridays run from 5-9pm, but this walking tour is also a great way to spend any afternoon.
Celebrate The Rainbow |
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The First Annual Hawaii Island Pride Gay Pride Festival took place in June 2008, and it was an event long overdue. The Hawaii Island Pride Group, a local organization focused on organizing and promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride events on the Big Island, kicked off the third weekend of June with the Miss HawaiiIsland Pride Pageant at the local My Bar. This lively Friday night drag show was the opener for the weekend festival in Kailua-Kona, which included an array of bands, special guests, craft and activity booths, as well as a fashion show and luau.
Best Adventures On Land |
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Any exploration of the varied terrain of Hawaii, from off-road trails to majestic peaks, will bring you face-to-face with nature’s peerless, awesome beauty.
Best Adventures By Sea |
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Your trip to Hawaii won’t be complete without a day on the beach or time in the water: Hawaii has 750 mi. of coastline, waters that contain 70% of the reefs in the US, and perfect conditions for a slew of watersports.
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