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July SPOTLIGHT on Trip Directors
Trip Directors, Travel Directors, no matter what name they go by, they are an invaluable piece of the puzzle when it comes to executing group travel. Having a deep knowledge of the Hawaiian islands gives us the ability to provide exceptional service and an...
July “Tips From Tats” – REAL ID Deadline Extended
As travel starts to pick up again, we'd like to remind everyone that the enforcement of deadline of REAL ID has been extended one year to October 1, 2021. Every air traveler 18 years and older will require a REAL ID compliant identification card to fly within the...
Mo‘ōlelo Chapter 6: Hawaiʻi Island
Pele Honua Mea by Herb Kawainui Kāne While Pele’s body laid dismembered and scattered on the Island of Maui, her fiery spirit emerged and lit the skies above as she turned towards Hawai‘i Island and headed there in her search of a new home. Her sister and rival,...
June “Tips From Tats” – Watercress Soup Recipe
With the summer months upon us it’s the perfect time to visit your farmers market to find fresh produce while supporting the local community. This month’s “Tips From Tats” features a versatile superfood that can be found while perusing a farmers market. Watercress, or...
June SPOTLIGHT on Farmers Markets
Photo Credit: Hawaiʻi Magazine A trip to a local Farmers Market is a great way for visitors to experience all that Hawai‘i has to offer. Not only will you find a bountiful harvest of exotic fruits of rambutan, mango, and breadfruit or common vegetables such as carrots...
Mo‘ōlelo Chapter 5: Maui
At Hanauma Bay on the Island of Oʻahu, Pele stood over the fallen men who fainted due to her beauty. One by one they awoke and agreed to take her with them to the Island of Molokaʻi. Upon landing on Molokaʻi, Pele jumped ashore and became invisible as soon as her foot...
May SPOTLIGHT on Lei Types
A lei by definition is a garland or wreath made by stringing a series of objects together with the intent to be worn. Lei can be made from many different items including flowers, leaves, seashells, seeds, nuts, or feathers. A lei is a symbol of love, friendship,...
May “Tips From Tats” – How to Make a Lei
Lei was introduced to Hawai‘i by early Polynesian Voyagers from Tahiti. With the arrival of visitors, the lei quickly became a symbol of the aloha spirit to many travelers. During the “Boat Days” era, lei vendors would line the pier at Aloha Tower to welcome visitors...
Mo‘ōlelo Chapter 4: Oʻahu
Hanauma Bay – Image Courtesy www.honolulu.gov On the Island of Kaua‘i, Pele had been beaten and broken, left for dead by her sister Nāmakaokaha‘i. While utterly defeated, Pele was not dead, and departed from Kaua‘i continuing her journey east to find a new home. Pele...
