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  • Hawaii Activities, Pre-Book or Wait?
  • What Is the Best Pearl Harbor Tour?
  • Where Can I Watch American Sports in Hawaii?

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JUST RELEASED 🚀 Don't visit Hawaiʻi without downloading the free Explore Hawaiʻi Travel Guide! It's an easy read, introducing you to each island and the top things to do, where to stay, what to eat and more. Plus a great planning section. 🔗 LINK IN BIO #hawaiiguide #hawaiitravelguide #travelguide #explorehawaii #hawaiitravel #hawaiitourism #lovehawaii #hawaiivacation #hawaiiholiday #freedownload
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Congratulations to my dear friend @letkainoahappen and @anniemdaly on the official release of @islandwisdombook today 🎉 It's a celebration of Hawaiian culture, language, and values that will give you a deeper understanding, appreciation, and respect for Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiian way of life 🌈 It features interviews with many Hawaiians (including my partner @keliihoalani). It's already #1 New Release in Oahu Hawaii Travel Books 👏🏽 What a great Christmas gift idea! LINK IN BIO TO BUY 🎁 #islandwisdom #lovehawaii #hawaii #hawaiianculture #hawaiianlife #hawaiibooks #aloha
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Saving you a seat in paradise 👆🏽 #waikikibeachstays #waikikibeach #waikiki #waikiki2022 #waikikitravel #lovewaikiki #hawaii #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiitravel #hawaiivacation #waikikivacation #lovehi
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If you haven't joined @hawaiianairlines HawaiianMiles Program, what are you waiting for? Fly enough to reach Pualani Gold or Platinum status and you'll have access to plenty of perks, like complimentary upgrades! [SWIPE 👈🏽 for our HNL-LAS First Class flight] #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiianairlines #hawaiianmiles #firstclass #HA #hawaiianfirstclass #lovehawaiianairlines #HNL #LAS #honolulu #lasvegas #flyhawaiian #flyinghawaiian #loyal #loyalty #alwayshawaiian #firstclassupinthesky #lovehawaii #fly #flying #firstclassflight #honoluluairport #perks
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Shout out to follow @waikikibeachstays for all things wonderful in Waikīkī ☀️ #waikikibeachstays #waikiki #waikikibeach #waikikihawaii #waikikivibes #lovewaikiki #waikikivacation #waikikilife #96815 #the96815 #lifeinwaikiki #waikīkī #waikikisurf #welcometowaikiki #sheratonwaikiki #waikikihotel #hawaii
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Share a shave ice in Hawaiʻi 🍧 If you're in Waikīkī we recommend @lahaina.shave.ice on Beach Walk 🙌🏼 Here's our mini-guide to ordering this local sweet treat: 1. HOW TO SAY IT Take note, there is no "d" in shave ice. It's called shave ice on every Hawaiian Island except the Big Island where they actually call it ice shave 🙃 2. SIZES In general, serving sizes in Hawaiʻi are huge. The smallest size in Hawaiʻi is usually "keiki" (meaning child in Hawaiian). This "regular" cup was perfect for three of us to share👌🏽 3. BOTTOM TREATS Choose from vanilla ice cream, azuki beans (Japanese red beans cooked with sugar and water), mochi (Japanese rice cake pieces often sweet, soft and chewy) and even boba (tapioca balls) 🍦 4. FLAVORS Now for the main ingredient, stick with one to three flavored syrups. With so much choice it's not as easy as it sounds! Some translations might come in handy like lilikoi (passionfruit), haupia (coconut) and POG (passionfruit, orange and guava). [SWIPE 👈🏽 for menu] 5. TOPPINGS Choose to add a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk, a sprinkle of li hing mui (a salt, sour and sweet powder) or fresh fruit 🍍 Next, you'll want to grab spoons and straws, a lot of napkins and savor every last mouthful 😋 > Do you have a favorite shave ice spot in the islands? #hawaiiadmirer #lahainashaveice #hawaiishaveice #hawaiianshaveice #shaveice #hawaiidesserts #hawaiidessert #hawaiisweetreats #hawaiitravel #hawaiitraveltips #hawaiitraveltip #hawaiivacation #oahueatsguide #hawaiieats #hawaiilife #hawaiitourism
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Who doesn't love a Hawaiʻi infinity pool with a sunset view? 🙌🏼 #hawaiiadmirer #bigisland #islandofhawaii #hawaiiisland #hawaii #hawaii2022 #hawaiisunset #hawaiivacationrental #bayview #bayviewcoffeefarm #hawaiicoffee #coffeehawaii #hawaiihouserental #hawaiidusk #hawaiivibes #alohastateofmind #lovehawaii #aloha #hawaiiblogger
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This sign @kahala_resort states that no alcoholic beverages are allowed beyond that point. That's because, by law, you cannot drink on Hawai'i beaches! So find a beachfront restaurant and bar (like Plumeria Beach House) and cheers from there instead🍹 #hawaiiadmirer #plumeriabeachhouse #kahalaresort #hawaiibeaches #hawaiilaws #hawaiifacts #hawaiitips #hawaiitravel #lovehawaii #hawaiirestaurant #hawaiibar
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Did you know it's a felony to touch or harass a Hawaiian monk seal in Hawai'i under state and federal laws, with penalties of up to five years in prison and a US$50,000 fine? Swipe 👈🏽 to see how far I actually was from this precious creature 🦭 Always respect Hawaii's wildlife when visiting. #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiianmonkseals #monkseals #hawaiiwildlife #hawaiisealife #hawaiilaws #thingstoknow #hawaiifacts #hawaiivacation #hawaiiadvice #hawaiitips #hawaiiblogger #hawaii #hawaiitravel #hawaiivacation
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Yes, it snows in Hawai'i ❄️ Usually atop Hawai'i's tallest mountains, Maunakea on Hawai'i Island (pictured) and Haleakalā on Maui. And no, this is not an April Fools Day joke, swipe 👈🏽 if you don't believe me! #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiiisland #bigisland #maui #hawaiiaerial #hawaiismountains #maunakea #haleakala #hawaiisnow #snowinginhawaii #hawaiianairlines #hawaiivacation #hawaiiholiday #hawaiilife #bigisland
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Kaunaʻoa Beach fronting @maunakeahotel is one of the few white sand beaches on Hawaiʻi Island. It's a dream come true! #hawaiiadmirer #maunakeabeachhotel #islandofhawaii #hawaiiisland #hawaiibigisland #bigisland #kaunaoebeach #kohalacoast #hawaii #hawaiivacation #hawaiiholiday
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ATT: Fellow Aussies 🇦🇺 A Hawai'i article I wrote hits the stands tomorrow Sunday 13 March 2022! It's a great little aloha-refresher to help plan your next trip. Find the @escape.com.au insert inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), Sunday Mail (QLD), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (TAS) 🌺 #hawaii #oahu #maui #kauai #hawaiiisland #molokai #lanai #hawaiianislands #gohawaiiau #aussiesinhawaii #escape #escapesnaps #escapetravel #escapeaustralia #lovehawaii #misshawaii #hawaiidreaming #alohahawaii #hawaiitravel
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Have something to celebrate in Hawai’i? Best be calling @picnicsinparadise808 👌🏽 📷 @picnicsinparadise808 #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiipicnic #hawaii808 #hawaiidreaming #dreamingofhawaii #celebratehawaii #hawaiievents #hawaiismallbusiness #hawaiibeach #lovehawaii #hawaiibirthday #hawaiiweddings #hawaiivacation
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Kaka’ako is one of the trendiest gathering places on O’ahu, not least for its vibrant street art and unique urban development, @saltourkakaako. Its charm lies in a combination of classy restaurants, hipster bars, small-batch breweries, great cafes and designer boutiques. Find Kaka’ako 15-mins drive west of Waikīkī. Who has been to this part of town? What did you think of it? 📷 @kaori_official #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiidreaming #hawaiistreetart #kakaako #saltatourkakaako #oahu #honolulu #lovehawaii #visitoahu #oahutravel #oahuhawaii #bestofoahu
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Waikīkī Beach, the ultimate place for a seaside stroll 🙌🏽 📷 @musubi_cafe_iyasume #hawaiiadmirer #hawaii #waikiki #sheratonwaikiki #rumfirewaikiki #lovehawaii #dreamingofhawaii #hawaiiviews #hawaiiwalks #hawaiivacation #waikikivacation #96815 #hawaiistagram
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Did you know Maui has a pulelehua (butterfly) farm? 🦋 📷 @themauibutterflyfarm #hawaiiadmirer #maui #mauithingstodo #mauibutterflyfarm #mauiactivities #mauihawaii #lovemaui #mauilovers #mauistagram #butterfly
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Save this for your future Hawai’i trip! 💵 #hawaiiadmirer #hawaiitravel #hawaiitraveltips #tipping #tippingguide #hawaiitourism #hawaii #hawaiianislands #hawaiiadvice #hawaiivacation
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Who’s hanging to see this view again? 👀 #dreamingofhawaii #lethawaiihappen #hawaiidreaming #hawaiistagram #hawaiianairlines #hawaiivacation #hawaiiholiday #hawaiilifevacations #oahuaerialview #waikikbeach
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Dr Mai Tai’s has your daily prescription waiting at the adult infinity pool @fsoahu🍹 #hawaiiadmirer #fourseasonsoahu #fsoahu #koolina #hawaiiresorts #oahuresorts #hawaiiluxury #travelmore #lovetravel #hawaiifun #hawaiicocktails #maitai
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If you haven’t had a drink-in-a-pineapple, have you even been to Hawai‘i?! 🍍 #hawaiiadmirer #drinkinapineapple #visitoahu #waikikibeachsidekitchen #waikikibeach #kuhiobeachpark #lovewaikiki #lovehawaii #dreamingofhawaii #gohawaii
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