Only two-hundred years earlier, the Hawaiians who lived during the reign of Kamehameha the Great held their carved ki’i in highest regard for their cultural significance. Now, Hawai’i’s tiki echo of this time long ago and celebrate the traditions of this time in a new and exciting way. What images are conjured when you think […]
In honor of National Library Week we are finally bringing back the Hawaii Public Library Tour that we began in 2009. I will be kicking things off by talking about a quaint little library on the edge of Waikiki. Location-wise, it’s an interesting place—on the corner of Kapahulu and Ala Wai Boulevard stands the Waikiki-Kapahulu […]
In celebration of the holidays, Hawaii Book Blog would like to extend our gratitude to all of our wonderful readers and give away a couple of books in December to a few lucky people. The winner of our first holiday giveaway will receive a brand new copy of the fabulous book Waikīkī: Nine Walks Through […]
posted by A.Alba It is with great sadness that as I write this post, the famous Ilikai hotel will be ceasing their hotel operation at midnight. The Ilikai was considered the first luxury high-rise hotel in Hawaii, first opening its doors in 1964. While the iconic building remains along with its condominiums and time-shares, the […]
posted by M.L. Sanico Speaking of airlines, and overwhelming travel costs, my family and I decided on a Waikiki “stay-cation” for a long weekend off. The recent specials and kama’aina rates inspired us to revisit old stomping grounds and check out the changes to Waikiki’s landmark locations… some of which we, sadly, have not visited […]
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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