Visit Hawaii Like A Tourist from 100 Years Ago

Did you know that Hawaii’s tourism industry started about 100 years ago in the 1920’s and 1930’s? Back then, no one arrived by airplane but instead they came via sea on a Matson luxury passenger liner. Visitors were welcomed joyfully with live music and fresh flower leis. This was a different time and it is…

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Top Maui Romantic, Outdoor & Family Activities

Are you looking for ideas to celebrate a romance, get out into the great outdoors or keep the whole family happy on the island of Maui? Check out my top suggestions for great activities, categorized by Romance, Outdoors and Family Travel listed below. First up, check out these different activities on the island of Maui.…

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Explore Hawaii through Voluntourism

In Hawaiian culture, caring for the aina (land) is not simply a responsibility, but an act that connects to life itself. As I am planning your travel to the Islands, I will invite you to malama (care for) Hawaii while you are here. Volunteer organizations and travel partners statewide are offering a variety of opportunities…

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Hawaiian Holiday Cocktails

I don’t know about you but I am sure missing the Hawaiian Islands right now. My husband and I decided to renew our wedding vows in Maui on Dec 20, 2016 so the holidays and Hawaii have great memories for us. We don’t usually travel for the holidays unless it is to see our family…

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How to Make POG Juice from Hawaii

Wait. Maybe you don’t even know what POG is? Maybe I should explain it a bit before I share a super simple recipe? Ok, then! First of all, POG stands for (P)assion fruit, (O)range, and (G)uava. It is a popular juice drink from Hawaii that’s been around for almost 50 years. Rumor has it that…

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6 Beautiful Travel Destinations For Wine Lovers

For wine lovers, the world is a tiny place, so finding the right places to see, the real wine tasting events, and the right wine festivals is quite easy. It is all a matter of doing your research and taking your time. You should know what to look for and how to do it, so…

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July 2020 Newsletter

It has only been a few months since our last newsletter. Yay us! This is what is inside… What’s New With ABHT New Sample Itineraries Event Calendar Virtual Travel Destinations Recent Blog Posts Thank You For Your Support WHAT’S NEW WITH ABHT Now that we have all this time on our hands to write and…

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Destination: Islands of Hawaii

Hawaii. The destination that is usually on every Bucket List around. The land of hula dancing, shaved ice, black sand beaches, the famous North Shore waves and sweeping beachside mountain views. Lush rainforests, towering waterfalls and stunning scenery for days, it is the destination of many dreams come true. There is no mistaking it’s appeal.…

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April 2020 Newsletter

It has been a year since we sent one of these out. This is what is inside… What’s New With ABHT Let’s Get Real Event Calendar New Sample Itineraries Recent Blog Posts Virtual Travel Destinations WHAT’S NEW WITH ABHT Like we said before, it has been a year since we sent out a newsletter like…

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Road Tripping in Maui

This is the last post in a series of road trip itineraries for the Islands of Hawaii. This week brings you to the island of Maui. It might be somewhat of an unusual activity on a small island but we feel like going on a short road trip is part of the Hawaiian experience. Since…

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