Tag Archives: Hawaii

Hawaii with the Judo Guys

I really now do understand why there are huge guidebooks that are printed just for travel to Hawaii. We saw so much on O’ahu that I can honestly say it’d be easy to take a week or more for each of the islands. There’s just so much to do and see it’s really quite insane. […]

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Roughing It

In high school my English Language & Literature teacher made me read Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; I was none too impressed with her for this as I did not care for his writing style. I struggled with every page and have thus held a grudge against the man since. The perfect storm […]

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A Stay at Hawaii’s Waikoloa Beach Marriott

On my final day in Hawaii, I awoke refreshed and ready for the day. There were a couple of items left on my itinerary to see, but nothing where reservations were made or I was required to meet someone; there were only a couple suggestions to complete my trip. I took a great big stretch […]

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A Night at the Kilauea Lodge

I spent a full afternoon hiking at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, traipsing through volcanic craters and into lava tubes. But, I hadn’t eaten much since I left the Shipman House Bed and Breakfast in the morning; I was ravenous and just wanted a hot shower and a good meal. Thankfully the Kilauea Lodge was […]

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A Night at the Shipman House

I’m normally not one who likes to stay at a bed and breakfast, since I feel like I’m imposing in someone’s home. Although I look for certain things in hotels that bed and breakfast lodgings are known for, I like the impersonality of a hotel – I’m not bothered by making a mess, since I’m […]

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Hawaii’s Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

I struggle on what to think about the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. On one hand, it is situated in a fantastic area of Waikiki Beach – just a short walk across the street to the beach and the ocean – has comfortable rooms, and commands a fantastic view of the ocean and up the beach. But, […]

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