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How to Choose the Hawaiian Island for You

Are you wondering where to go on your Hawaiian vacation? With 6 amazing (and very different!) islands to choose from, it’s not always easy. Here’s a quick run-down and how you can know which island is right for your Hawaii vacation. The Hawaiian Islands: 1) Oahu Probably Hawaii’s most famous island, Oahu is the home of […]

green flash

Ever heard of a ‘green flash’?

Ever heard of a ‘green flash’? It’s a phenomenon that occurs either at daybreak or sunset .. if you believe, at least!  There are different theories, but consider this one …  Sir Isaac Newton discovered that when light passes through one medium, such as air, into a denser medium, such as glass, it bends .. what we […]

Hawaii's State Flower - the Yellow Hibiscus

Hawaii’s State Flower: the Yellow Hibiscus

Yellow Hibiscus flowers are showy, fragrant, and exotic… just like Hawaii! It’s no wonder the hibiscus is our state flower. The hibiscus flower has been part of Hawaii since well before we became part of the 50 states. It was first adopted as a territorial emblem in the 1920s for its beauty and prevalence. In […]