See how Hawaii fast food is different from the mainland with these fun commercials

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If you ever visit a fast food restaurant in Hawaii, you’ll probably notice some menu items that you wouldn’t find on the mainland. For example, as you’ll see in the following McDonalds commercial, their breakfast menu includes a SPAM, Eggs and Rice Platter.

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Aloha Friday Photo: Amazing Lava

Mahalo nui loa to Larry of Larry Turner Photography for sharing today’s amazing photo of lava flowing into the Pacific Ocean on Hawaii, the Big Island.

Larry tells us that he hiked with Kalapana Cultural Tours to access this nighttime lava view. Larry called this experience “a magnificent sight, never to be forgotten.” It is incredible, isn’t it?!

If you’re planning a visit to Hawaii Island and would like to see the volcano...
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Molokai rediscovered

With many thanks to the Molokai Visitors Association, we recently rediscovered Molokai’s allure. Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Molokai is the island that we’d visited the least — a day trip from Maui was our only previous experience. Our recent four-day visit gave us much more insight to this unspoiled island.

“Slow Down”

As visitors leave the island’s airport, a hand-painted sign greets you with an aloha and the advice to “Slow Down. This is Molokai.”  Because we had been rushed with our flights, we couldn’t quite make that slowed down transition immediately, but it did come.

Molokai is...
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Aloha Friday Photo: Let’s have a Waimea beach day

I’ve got a plan for us to do today. Let’s grab a towel, slather on sunscreen, pack our beach bag and find a spot to enjoy this Waimea Beach photo on Oahu’s North Shore. How does that sound?

Mahalo to Marjorie Mayer for sharing her photo with us! Happy Aloha Friday!

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Top Hawaii July 4th Fireworks

Hawaii sure knows how to celebrate a holiday. July 4th is no exception as you’ll find spectacular fireworks displays filling the Hawaiian island skies.

If you’re going to be in Hawaii for the 4th of July, we wanted to highlight the best places to catch fireworks displays on each island. Even if you’ll be outside of Hawaii for the holiday, perhaps this list might be useful/inspiration to visit Hawaii for a future Independence Day.

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Oahu celebrates the holiday on both July 3rd and July 4th with big...
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Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: July 1, 2013

* Through Google Map’s Street View, it’s easy to virtually explore Hawaii’s scenic highways. What’s even cooler than that is that Google, Hawaii Forest & Trail and the HVCB are partnering to provide 360-degree images of some of Hawaii’s top hiking trails. See more and learn how you can apply to be a trekker for this project at this link.

* Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows is offering a chance to win a three-night stay. See this link to enter.

* Hawaiian Airlines is...
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Hawaii, the Big Island July 4th Fireworks & Events 2013

Wondering what’s happening across Hawaii, the Big Island for July 4th? You’ll find games, entertainment, fireworks and lots of fourth fun! 

 >>FIREWORKS & EVENTS ON WEST/KONA SIDE OF HAWAII ISLAND<<

Waikoloa Beach Resort Family Fourth and Fireworks

Waikoloa Fireworks

Fun, patriotic festivities will fill the day before the day is capped off with a fireworks show over Waikoloa Bowl. Starting at 12:30pm in the Coronation Pavilion in the Queens Marketplace, five island bands take the stage. Free cotton candy, popcorn, face painting,...
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Kauai July 4th Fireworks 2013

Great music, food, fun and fireworks are planned for the 24th Annual Concert in the Sky. This annual Kauai Hospice fundraiser is Kauai’s top July 4th event.

Festivities  begin at 4pm and will last until about 9:30pm. See flyer below or this link for ticket purchase options. Pre-sale tickets are available for $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. If you purchase tickets at the gate, they’re $15 for adults and $7 for children.

Concert in the Sky will be held at Vidinha Soccer Field, located by Vidinha Stadium in Lihue. For more information call...
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Maui July 4th Fireworks & Events 2013

Will you be celebrating July 4th in Maui? If so, you’ll find many Independence Day celebrations around the island. Festivities will be available throughout the day with the grand finale being the big fireworks show in Lahaina.

Here’s what you’ll find happening in Maui this July 4th, 2013:

Makawao 4th of July Parade and Rodeo
The historic, small town of Makawao holds their annual parade and rodeo that celebrates Independence Day and their ranching history. The parade starts at 9am from the lower end of Baldwin Avenue and ends at the Eddie Tam Center on Makawao...
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Aloha Friday Photo: A Place of Refuge

Mahalo to Susan Sims for sending today’s Aloha Friday Photo that she took on Hawaii, the Big Island. We love this peaceful shot under the shade of the coconut trees at the reflective fishpond’s edge.

Susan’s photo was taken at Pu’uhonau O Honaunau National Park, which is more commonly known as the “place of refuge.”  In ancient Hawaiian culture, if a person broke a kapu (law), they could be put to death unless they could make their way to a place of refuge in the hopes that they...
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