Dec 6, 2022 · Since most big wave surf spots are way—way—out in the water, shutterbugs won’t be able to shoot great photos without a telephoto lens.Of course, you can still take photos of the waves without a high-zoom lens, but you won’t be able to capture close-up shots of surfers or the dramatic cresting of individual waves.

Feb 27, 2023 · This article was updated with a few new pidgin phrases. The original piece was uploaded on Sep. 9, 2019. EDITOR’S NOTE: For the sake of clarity, we will be using Hawaiian diacritics, such as okina (ʻ) and kahako (āēīūō) in this article.

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Apr 29, 2024 · Sprawling across a beautiful 12-acre beachfront estate, Paradise Cove in Ko Olina hosts an impressive lūʻau with cultural activities, delicious food and entertaining performances. What sets this show apart from others on the island is an immersive experience that begins with a warm aloha greeting with mai tais, and a scheduled time where guests can walk around the grounds to try their hand ...

Jul 17, 2009 · HAWAII Magazine reader “C.C.” wrote us to ask how she could make one of her favorite Hawaii snacks at home. Do you have a recipe to make poke? My husband

Jul 6, 2023 · You can’t get into any rail station without a Holo card, a contactless smart card used to pay for public transit.Think Oyster in London, OMNY in New York City and Ventra in Chicago. You need this card to ride Skyline—and also TheBus system on Oʻahu. You can buy a Holo card at any of these retailers for $2. Cards can be loaded online, over the phone or in …

Oct 21, 2008 · The flag’s color scheme is red, yellow and green, meant to represent different groups within Hawaiian society. The yellow is symbolic of the alii, the powerful royal class.Red represents the konohiki, the landed caste that served the alii.Green signifies the makaainana, or commoners.. Many of Native Hawaiian descent consider this …

Oct 8, 2024 · If you’re used to Disney hotels, cruises and parks, you might be disappointed in the lack of Disney-ness at Aulani. This resort focuses on the “vacation” part of a “Disney vacation,” so you’ll get touches of Disney: poolside visits by Disney characters, shave ice shaped like Mickey ears (above), ʻukulele versions of classic Disney songs.

Dec 12, 2023 · “Here Comes Santa in His Red Canoe” by the Surfers. Here’s a mele kalikimaka question: If Santa’s part of a crew of paddlers, which position does he take? Steersman? Stroker? Is Santa a middle, power guy? Unfortunately, “Here Comes Santa in His Red Canoe” doesn’t give us any answers, but the 1959 rock-a-hula tune does give us plenty to groove to.

Dec 22, 2024 · The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is on today at Waimea Bay—and you don’t have to be on the beach to watch it.. Contest sponsor Rip Curl is streaming the prestigious contest live starting at 8 a.m. HST.