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Cosy beach on Big Iceland: Spencer Beach
Spencer Beach in the north-west of Big Iceland is a very good beach for swimming, as it is protected by a reef and breakwater of the nearby Kawaihae Harbor. Therefore, Spencer Beach is popular with Hawaiian families. Even children can into the water.
In the area of Spencer Beach anzutrffen are also always sea turtles. If one has, his Schnorchelasurostung just can observe them directly in the water. Here, too, but the motto is, animals not to come too close, because sea turtles are completely protected. Also worth seeing is the coral reef while snorkeling in front of Spencer Beach. (more...)
Visit the polynesian cultural center
Granted, the shows at the Polynesian Cultural Center are very expensive. For the full package including admission, visit the show and dinner are up to $ 200 due. One can however see this as a donation; the Polynesian Cultural Center is privately organized economic. However, the profits may come available to students at nearby Brigham Young University Hawaii in the form of scholarships to good or the money will be dedicated to the preservation of Polynesian culture. Currently the way is only about 6% of the people of Hawaii Polynesian natives. (more...)
Waikiki at night
While staying in Waikiki, one should not go directly after dinner to the hotel. Even at night, the city district of the capital of Hawaii has to offer.
Along Kalakaua Avenue, which runs just behind Waikiki Beach, there are restaurants, bars and chic shops. The shops range from swimwear, to exclusive boutiques, leading [...]
On the tracks of Magnum in Hawaii
The famous TV series “Magnum” from the 80′s is also well known in Germany. The main character, Thomas Magnum is involved here by the famous writer Robin Masters as security chief of his estate Robin’s Nest in Hawaii. However, the private investigator receives no salary but May, in return, but stays on the premises of [...]
With its own chapel: Weddings at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
Unusually muted for a hotel is that it has its own chapel, which is specifically for wedding packages available. The fact is that marriage in Hawaii is very popular especially among Americans.
Hilton has taken this trend into account and offers luxury resort in the Hilton Hawaiian Village exquisite of arrangements. The small chapel, the [...]
Getting married in Hawaii in the Ko Olina Chapel
The chapel seats about 50 wedding guests. Through the large window behind the altar is the view directly on the beach and the sea. Also directly to the chapel adjoining the reception building for the reception of the wedding guests with sea views.
The Ko Olina Resort & Marina offers a variety [...]
Taro cultivation in Hawaii
The Taro is one of the most important traditional crops in Hawaii and is now grown more intense. In raids on the Hawaiian islands, it will sooner or spatter certainly see a taro field.
Taro is sometimes called from taro. Used as a food, the underground shoots, called rhizomes. Used, these include the preparation of traditional [...]
A piece of cultural history: Bishop Museum in Honolulu
Established the Bishop Museum in Honolulu by Charles Reed Bishop originally to the estate of his late wife Bernice Pauahi Bishop was to offer recognition. Today, State Museum of Cultural and Natural History Museum’s most important to the Polynesian cultural history.
The Bishop Museum, with its now 120-year history as the State [...]
Taro cultivation in Hawaii
The Taro is one of the most important traditional crops in Hawaii and is now also grown more intense. In raids on the Hawaiian islands, it will sooner or spatter certainly see a taro field.
Taro is sometimes called from taro. Used as a food, the underground shoots, called rhizomes. Used, these include [...]
Christmas in Hawaii
Hawaii is certainly one of the last place to which one thinks of Christmas. But also on the island for Christmas is celebrated.
Specially imported via the Pacific Ocean already weeks before the festival fir, so that the residents of Hawaii do not have to do without the classic Christmas tree. The Christmas [...]