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May 2008 Oahu real estate statistics
2008-06-07 12:39:00 As numbers for another month become available, there is good information for Buyers and Sellers to take note of. The numbers of unit sales is down considerably but prices are remaining fairly stable. For sellers, this means that homes are selling and for those that are priced well, days on market and list price to sale price ratios are favorable. Pricing and market exposure are more important than ever and the best of the best listings are selling but coming in 2nd or 3rd on a buyers choice is not good enough. The good news is that if you have a home to sell, the market is there and if you want to sell you probably can. As always, professional advice, a solid marketing plan and competitive pricing based on the competition in your area will dictate your success. For buyers, the reduction in units sold has made you Very Important People. You have the ability in this market to make your desires known and use your wide variety of choices to negotiate assertively. When you pres...
By: Kapolei Today
AT&T To Film 2 Ads In Oahu, Possibly For iPhone; Footage From NY Ad Shoot
2008-06-02 04:03:00 A rumor is circulating that two more iPhone-related ad may be in the works. Apple recently shot two ads at two of their retail locations in New York and LA, both of which were suspected of being for the new 3G iPhone. Now two more may be filming next week in the Hawaiian island of Oahu. read more
Waimanalo, HI - Beautiful Beachfront Home on East Oahu - 3200000
2008-05-10 00:00:00 Beautiful Beachfront home. Drift away on a moonlit stroll with glistening waves lapping on the white sandy beach guided by the beacon of the Makapuu lighthouse. Ocean sunrise horizon & Rabbit Island views. Less than 10 minutes to the famous Hawaii Kai Championship Golf Course. Separate guest/maids quarters. Storage/workshop area. 14250 sq. ft. lot plus additional state owned buffer zone on the beach side of the property. High privacy rock walls. Bright and cheery home with lots of wind...
Aloha Airlines shuts cargo - you should be living on Oahu
2008-04-29 18:34:00 Yesterday Aloha airlines closed its air freight business after its lender, GMAC, cut off financing. Aloha was responsible for 85 percent of all goods flown between O'ahu and the Neighbor Islands.Everybody on the neighbor islands is going to be massively impacted by this. The Big Isle, Maui, Kaui, Moklokai, Lanai, everybody except Oahu. Retailers and wholesalers of baked goods, produce, meat, medical supplies, newspapers, auto parts, construction materials, and just about anything on those islands that comes from Oahu, which is just about everything! Who will step in? Hawaiian air maybe? The Hawaii Superferry is an option for for some, but so far only serves Maui and O'ahu, so what about Kaua'i and the Big Island?Grocers were flying in fruit and vegetables from O'ahu everyday. Before the late 1980s, so people will have to go back to the way it was - slow and expensive.Even if another air carrier comes into the market, they are likely to charge higher prices. And THIS is why...
Falling real estate prices at resorts - Another reason why Oahu is better t
2008-04-23 23:24:00 The Advertiser report today that at the end of 2007, Hawaii resort real estate sales (mostly on the Big island and Maui) declined 20 percent last year to 1,535 properties. While average prices rose 22 percent to $1.6 million for the full year, prices fell the second half of the year. 761 of the 1,535 Hawaii resort real estate sales were for under $1 million, down from a year earlier when 1,119 of 1,914 sales were under $1 million.There were 160 sales for over $3 million last year, up from 133 in 2006. That's pretty amazing. I guess the recession hasn't hit the very wealthy. These numbers count Oahu real estate sales at master-planned communities with resort zoning, which includes Ko Olina Resort but exclude sales in Waikiki. But most of the numbers come from Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, where there are a lot more large resorts. On Oahu, Ko Olina is the only big resort selling property. Sure there are some condos at Turtle bay, but nothing big enough to effect our market h...
Oahu Vacation Rentals
2008-04-14 00:37:00 The summer months are very hot nowadays so it's a dream to be near the water. The beach is always the perfect destination for hot summer fun. And when it is the beach, nothing beats the exotic beauty of Hawaii. So where to go in Hawaii? There are many beautiful islands in Hawaii so choosing one will be a bit difficult. But if Oahu is your choice then you will be delighted to know that Oahu vacation rentals has great choices of places for you to stay.There are villas, condos, apartments, cottages, resorts and bed and breakfast to choose from with hawaiian vacation rentals. If you need help with your vacation planning and needs assistance for a made-to-order vacation then the staff from hawaiian vacation rentals can definitely assist you, and with their added knowledge of hawaii's best places to go, you can be sure your hawaiian vacation will be a blast. And if you want to read more and be informed about your Oahu vacation, read Oahu Vacation Information and Hawaii Travel Blog. Fo...
What you get for $650k in Oahu Real Estate
2008-04-10 00:23:00 The median price of Oahu real estate is currently $658k, but what can you get for that price?depending on which are you want to live in, it's very different.In the best areas of Oahu, you can get a nice condo or town house, or even a small older house near the beach for about that price, and farther out West in the suburbs, you can get a nice brand new, larger house ith all the modern amenities. If you want to buy a house for $700k, it will cost about $4500/month including taxes in Hawaii, assuming you have 5% down and your credit is good. Kapolei - for about $670k you can get a house like this one with 4bedroom 2100sqft, built in 1993. There are newer homes too, which might be a little smaller for the price. Kapolei is a great new master planned community with nice new schools, roads, and everything else. It's called the second city on Oahu, because all the new growth is happening there. The new courthouse, new roads, new shopping (Target), and a lot more planned growth is happen...
Oahu real estate March Sales Statistics (again)
2008-04-08 23:20:00 There are so many numbers on the monthly statistical report that it's hard to know exactly which ones are the most important. Is it the median price of all single family homes on the entire island of Oahu? That number is very broad, and perhaps an indicator, but not very helpful for understanding if a particular area is doing well or not.It's also not helpful for understanding whether prices are rising in Honolulu real estate, because it could just be that cheaper homes sold while more expensive homes sat, even if their prices rose. Then there's the amount of inventory, the number of sales, the number of months of available housing, the number of new listings in each neighborhood, the days on market of homes and condos in Oahu, and of course, the average price, which is different than the median price.The most helpful numbers seem to be always very specific. If you have a house in Kailua and you want to know its value, it's more helpful to know how many homes sold and the actua...
Oahu Vacation Rentals
2008-04-05 03:52:00 Hawaii Oahu is a beautiful place for those who don?t want to do anything. We can just lounge on beaches relaxing and enjoying ourselves. I have made mistake of assuming that Hawaii Oahu is too costly, but when come to plan a trip to Hawaii, I should compare the price of Hawaii vacation rentals or ...
By: vivivava Design
Weak Dollar is Great for Oahu Real Estate
2008-03-28 22:09:00 Recently I have been seeing more and more activity from Canadian, Australian, and Japanese buyers. The recent $23 million purchase in Kailua demonstrates how powerful the Japanese buyers can be.Canadians too have more buying power, with about a 30% rise in their currency lately, and 50% over the last several years. Canadians, especially on the west coast, are finding great opportunities to buy Oahu real estate at a reduced cost for them. Vacation homes, retirement homes, and investment properties are all popular ways for foreign investors right now, all fueled by the weak dollar policy that the Fed claims they don't have, but do.The Yen has gained over 15% on the dollar in one year, which makes Oahu real estate very attractive right now. What do these foreign buyers want? Some want a regular little home, but most want ocean front condos or luxury homes in the several million range. Luxury Oahu real estate is the biggest benficiary, as wealthy foreign investment here is going st...
Molokai gets bad news, Oahu real estate is more stable as always
2008-03-25 19:26:00 This morning's paper reported that Molokai farms is shutting down, taking 120 jobs away from the sparcely populated island. On an island with only a few thousand people and nowhere else to work, that is huge news.People ask me everyday which island they should live on and start a business, and I always tell people that Oahu has the most stable economy and infrastructure. If you move to Maui or Kauai and try to start a business, you're going to be in for a rude awakening. In most areas of Maui, Kauai, the Big Isaldn, and Molokai, there aren't enough people to support a new business, and if you don't know anybody you'll have a hard time getting the word out. Traditional advertising doesn't work very well on those islands.Oahu has nearly 8 times the population of other islands, with new people and new businesses springing up all the time. The closing of one business doesn't effect our island's economy the way it would effect a smaller island. Oahu has a very deep and diver...
Great news for Oahu real estate - lower taxes in the future
2008-03-20 04:01:00 Oahu real estate owners got some good news this week. The Advertiser reported that the City Council is going to hear a plan to make property taxes in Honolulu adjust each year based on inflation instead of assessed value under a bill.The taxes on Oahu real estate are already low compared to states California, Texas, and New York, where people pay between 1-5% of the property value in taxes. The bill is intended to make property taxes avoid spikes caused by rises in the Oahu real estate market. Oahu property taxes are currently $3.59 to $3.29 per $1,000 of assessed value."Under the proposal, the assessed value of taxable residential real property would be determined each year by adjusting the previous tax year's assessment for the property by the most recent change in Honolulu's consumer price index."The growth in real estate taxes over the last several years has been a real burden. The Advertiser said that "about 7,000 owners appealed their assessments in 2006, according to th...
More Military means good news for Oahu Real Estate!
2008-03-19 20:44:00 The army announced this week that they want to bring several thousand more soldiers to Schofield Army base, which is great news for everyone that owns real estate within 15 miles or so. There are already over 10,000 people working at and living at Schofield, and 2000-3000 new soldiers would greatly increase the need for housing in Mililani, Wahiawa, Royal Kunia, Kapolei, Waikele, and Ewa Beach. Even those who are young enlisted guys can afford a nice condo in Mililani, and anything is better than living on base. The officers that come to Hawaii usually bring a good sized family with them, and a huge housing allowance around $3000. In Central Oahu, that’s plenty to buy a great house, especially in Royal Kunia.Royal Kunia has a great back road access to Schofield that nobody else really travels. It’s about 20-25 minutes up Kunia road to Schofield, and the homes in Royal Kunia are great. Built after about 1995, all the homes in the area are nice and large, well built, and have a...
Oahu North Shore beachfront homes
2008-03-13 01:26:00 North Shore - Homes on the North Shore of Oahu offer great beachfronts, with wide white sand beaches and famous surf. From Mokuleia to Laie, the houses on the beach on Oahu’s North Shore can vary greatly. Starting in Mokuleia, this quiet part of the North Shore has many older homes sitting right on their own little white sand beaches, with great water for swimming most of the year. Waves come in the winter, but not close enough to shore to be a problem. You can get a beautiful beachfront home for just a few million, and have a lot of privacy. You’ll hardly ever see anyone on these secluded beaches. North Shore beachfront doesn’t always mean huge surf and lots of tourists and pro surfers. In Mokuleia, it usually means uncrowded beaches and mostly residents. Over in Waialua the beaches can also be fantastic, although sometimes you get some brown water from the river runoff. Houses in Waialua tend to be very old and often run down, though some people have begun to renovate. ...
Oahu Beachfront homes - Waimanalo
2008-03-13 01:23:00 Waimanalo - You don't hear about Waimanalo very often, but it has beautiful beaches and a quiet old Hawaii feel. Many of the residents have lived there for generations. Homes on the beach in Waimanalo tend to be older and cheaper, around $2-3million. The beach and the water in Waimanalo is beautiful, and buying real estate there can be a really bargain compared to other areas. You'll likely have to drive to Kailua for groceries and everything else, but that's only a 10-15 minute drive.Life in Waimanalo is a throw back to the Hawaii of 50 years ago. The pace of life is slow, and the town is just a tiny strip of small stores that is very easy to miss as you drive by. But ocean front real estate in Waimanalo is a great option if you like the slow small town feel of it.You can buy beachfront homes in Waimanalo for a fraction of the cost of other areas like Diamond head, and you’re only a few minutes drive into Kailua town, which is probably where you will spend most of your time.
Melissa Etheridge in Oahu, Hawaii
2008-03-11 06:09:00 I have a feeling I?m getting slammed from Google these days. That?s right folks, Celebslam has all the ?Melissa Etheridge hot beach pics? you can handle!
By: Attuworld
Blockbuster Online Opens Shipping Center in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
2008-02-27 03:58:00 Great news for you movies buffs here in Hawaii that subscribe (or are thinking about subscribing) to online DVD rental services. Blockbuster Online movie rentals now has a shipping center right here in Hawaii. The shipping center is located on Oahu in Honolulu. What’s the big fuss about the online movie rental shipping center ...
Family Things To Do On Oahu, Hawaii | LocalKine.org
2008-02-18 06:34:00 So, you're planning a trip to Hawaii? If you're a local resident, perhaps you've overlooked the activities & attractions Oahu has got to offer. Well the link above will take you to the full article of the top 7 family activities & things to do on Oahu, Hawaii over at localkine.org.Most Hawaii ac17 Zoom(s)
Top 7 Family Activities | Things To Do On Oahu, Hawaii
2008-02-10 09:22:00 Photo by chdwckvnstrsslhm Whether you’re visiting Oahu, Hawaii or already live in Hawaii (or more specifically, on Oahu), it’s sometimes hard to come up with ideas for family-oriented activities or things you can do with children. For those who are planning a visit, you may have feelings of skepticism about certain activities. For those that live in Hawaii, ...
Katharine McPhee & Nick Cokas Honeymoon in Oahu
2008-02-05 21:38:00 Newlyweds Katharine McPhee and Nick Cokas are spending their honeymoon on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The 23-year-old singer-actress and producer Cokas, 42, were married on Saturday in Beverly Hills before heading to the tropical getaway of Oahu. Romance wasn’t the only thing on McPhee’s mind as she was spotted shopping at the local Gucci store ...
Coast Guard Rescues F-15 Pilot South of Oahu
2008-02-02 07:33:00 HONOLULU - Oahu-based Coast Guard crews rescued a downed Hawaii Air National Guard pilot about 60 miles south of Oahu today at approximately 2:15 p.m. Three rescue aircraft crews from Coast Guard Air... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: Coasties
Dogs and Oahu Beaches
2008-02-01 21:08:00 Information provided with permission by the Hawaiian Humane Society. (Updated on May 18, 2006) The Hawaiian Humane Society asks that you keep the following etiquette and safety tips in mind when visiting Oahu beaches.Beach Etiquette for Dog Owners: Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Take your dog home at the first sign of unfriendly behavior. Puppies and dogs should be vaccinated and healthy. Keep close supervision of your dog. Dogs in estrus/heat should be left at home. Pick up and dispose of your dog's waste.How to keep your dog safe at the beach When taking your dog to the beach, make sure there is plenty of fresh water and shade. Dogs can get sunburned just like humans, so limit your dog?s exposure to the hot sun and apply a zinc-free sunblock to his ears and nose 30 minutes before going outside. Be careful not to let your dog spend too much time on hot sand or asphalt. Dogs can burn their f...
By: Oahu Pet
Oahu and Kapolei Gasoline prices
2008-01-19 12:59:00 For those of you without the advantage of being able to drive by the local service station to see the prices of gasoline here, I thought the latest information on costs per gallon would be informative. As you can tell, while higher than the national average, the rate of increase is significantly less than the national average. A good news/bad news type of report. The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Hawaii costs about one-fifth more than it was a year ago, according to data from the American Automobile Association. The AAA's Fuel Gauge Report Web site shows Hawaii's statewide average rose to $3.481 from $2.909 a year earlier, a gain of about 20 percent. The national average increased at a faster pace during the year, rising to $3.033 from $2.209. That was 37 percent higher than a year earlier. For those of you moving to Oahu, our island's average is less than Hawaii, and for reference purposes, I purchased gasoline in Kapolei for $3.37 in Kap...
By: Kapolei Today
WW: Winter in Hawaii
2008-01-16 07:38:00 For more WW participants, stop by the official WW Hub or 5 Minutes for Mom.
By: An Island Life
YTD Real Estate Market Report Oahu-Hawaii
2008-01-10 13:03:00 The end of the year numbers are in and I give my thanks to Board of REALTORS for the outstanding job they do of compiling the data and giving us members such a great tool to view the market and the trends.Here is a portion of the report that highlights three key components of the Market. Median sale price, Unit sales based on a rolling 12 month average and Months of inventory based on current sales, DOM and current listing inventory. To be honest, the broad market is comparatively good analytically compared to how it seems to "feel" sometimes. The most dramatic change in the last 12 months in my opinion is the unit drop, but that is offset by the nearly static sale price over the same time period. The inventory- report shows a lengthening of time required to deplete the inventory. Overall, most markets and price ranges reflect an increase of 1 month +/- which is significant increase as a percentage. Most of all what the chart tells me is that the homes that a...
By: Kapolei Today
New Years Eve 12/31/07 Sheraton Waikiki, Oahu Hawaii
2008-01-01 14:51:00 Some youtube videos are up of Cyndi in Hawaii on New Years:I Drove All NightGooniesTime After TimeWhat's Going On
Hawaii: Traveling to the Exotic Island of Oahu
2007-12-24 03:59:00 I always want to have a terrific vacation. Thinking about having the ultimate vacation place where there is sun, sea and friendly people is the most wonderful idea that I have to accomplish it. Hawaii has been known to be a state of great beauty and mystery among the tourists. Many tourists will travel to Hawaii in the hopes that they will find the most wonderful experience. That is why I am not
By: SurayBlog
what we did in Oahu with our rental car
2007-12-15 19:47:00 It has been an amazing week in Waikiki - lovely sunshine, clear skies, beautiful weather… we had so much fun. We rented a car and drove Oahu island, explored our way in Hanauma Bay Reserve on the first day, then to Kailua and the North Shore on the second.
By: Doris on Travels
Oahu: Honolulu: Laundry
2007-12-15 06:14:00 In preparation for our move to the cruise ship, I dropped all our dirty laundry off at the Laundromat a couple of blocks away and paid a minor service charge (about what the Hilton charges for cleaning a single shirt) for them to do the washing for me while I went back to the conference. After the conference, I collected the laundry --now wrapped in a see-through plastic package (so customers could tell which was theirs) about a cubic meter in size -- and returned to the hotel. Standing at the elevators of the Tapa tower, I observed two young executive types walk into the lobby. As one turned to go one way, the other started to join me at the elevators. "Where are you going," asked the first fellow, "we're over here" indicating a lesser tower. Somewhat sheepishly, he replied that "They've bumped me up to Gold Executive for some reason. I'm here now." The other executive looked seriously taken aback. "What? Well, what floor are you on then?" "The 35th." (That's the top floor.)"O...
Oahu: Waikiki: Doctors on Call
2007-12-15 04:19:00 Breakfast was at Eggs 'N Things, a highly recommended restaurant a few blocks from the Hilton; we would certainly add our endorsement. And we were lucky, arriving just before the big rush, so we hardly had to wait. The portions were huge, more than I can eat (rarely the case for me), and the choice of half a dozen different fruit syrups made the kids happy with their pancakes. Tigana (and her friend Lisa Basil) went off for a surfing lesson, one of the highlights of the trip for Tigana. I don't have photos because my little digital pocket camera could not possibly pick them out on the ocean, but Lisa's dad tells me he got some good shots with his telescopic lens, so I'll add those here when I get them. And then I sent Mary to the pharmacy for my medicine, only to discover my over the counter drugs were prescription in the US. So, I suddenly needed to see a doctor.As this was after the conference, the Hilton's on-site clinic had already closed (4:30) so I asked where I could fin...
Oahu: Le Mer
2007-12-13 07:48:00 Wednesday evening we registered at the Cross-cultural Research Conference (at the Hilton where we were staying), and then went out to supper at La Mer, a five star French restaurant recommended by the Basils. It was a superb meal in a superb setting with outstanding service. The second floor view out over the ocean reminded me of something out of a Bogart movie -- very Tahitian/Casablanca kind of feel. Mary and I tried dishes outside our usual comfort zone on the grounds that if you were going to try something new, it should be the five star version. (Mary and I both have horror stories of thinking we didn't like particular cuisines because our initial exposure was through a substandard example, e.g., I used to think I didn't like Thai, and Mary used to think she didn't like East Indian, etc.) Consequently, Mary ordered the goose, and I had salmon roe for the first time...Low point of the day was Mary realizing that she had lost her driver's licence and credit cards. Lost, not ...
Oahu: Sea Life Park (continued)
2007-12-13 05:29:00 In addition to the Dolphin encounter, we spent a couple of hours watching the dolphin show, touring the exhibits, and the highlight for me (second to watching Kasia with the dolphins, of course) was another interactive encounter, this time with Stingrays. Kasia and I joined Mary and Tigana wading into the stingray pool, but only Mary and Tigana snorkelled. But having the stingrays swim past and nudge me on their way to lunch was pretty darn cool.Here, Tigana watches a turtle in the reef tank.
Oahu: Dolphins
2007-12-13 00:15:00 Having arranged for a shark encounter for Tigana, Mary cast around for an equivalent experience for Kasia. (Four year olds were not allowed on shark encounter, and she wouldn't have been able to snorkel anyway.) Thus, the dolphin encounter at Sea Life Park, an hour bus ride from Waikiki. I wasn't sure how Kasia would react, but she positively glowed for the whole time. It was pretty cool! And we learned that dolphins shed their skin seven times a day, to keep their skin hydrated and free from parasites etc. Consequently, their skins are incredibly soft -- "like butter", Mary says.
Oahu: Penguins
2007-12-11 00:48:00 For weeks prior to the trip, Mary had promised Tigana and Kasia the opportunity to see the Penguins in Hawaii, in reference to the movie Surf?s Up, at which I would invariably protest that there were no penguins in Hawaii, that they lived in Antarctica, and that their mom was pulling their leg. Mom would then argue back with the usual, ?who you going to believe, me or Dad?? shtick, to the bemused amusement of all involved. At Turtle Bay, Mary presented the kids with two toy penguins to further confuse the issue, implying that these were the promised penguins. Of course, the setup was based on Mary?s Internet research that the Hilton Hawaiian Village had a colony of penguins within its grounds. Thus, we conspired to find out where the penguins were located and to maneuver the kids to the compound at feeding time. It worked great (see photo of Tigana?s reaction.)Turns out that only two species of penguins actually live at the south pole, and the others live in South Africa and South A...
Oahu: Sharks
2007-12-10 23:56:00 Tigana has long been fascinated by sharks, buying and reading every book available on the topic. Her interest in shark conservation was greatly heightened by seeing Shark Water, a documentary she highly recommends to anyone who will listen. So when Mary realized that there was an opportunity to see sharks in Hawaii, she arranged for Tigana to go on a shark encounter. Tigana and mom took a boat out to a spot in international waters at 6AM (when waters are supposedly calmest and sightings the best, but a voyage Mary describes as rollercoaster-like) where the boat lowered a shark cage and everyone doned snorkels and climbed in. Then the guys on the boat throw out fish for bait, and approximately 60 sandbar and galapagos sharks showed up, swimming right up to and banging into the shark cage. Mary and Tigana going into shark cage somewhere off the northern coast of Oahu.Tigana in shark cage as shark swims by.A few of the 60 or so sharks that swarmed round the cage.
Turtle Bay Resort, Oahu
2007-12-09 17:10:00 After a day at Polynesian Cultural Center, took the day off for just swimming on the beach. Here Kasia tries out swimming with Mom. Tigana also tried snorkeling for the first time, and using a boogie board.Tigana and I watched the sunset on the beach while a short distance away, a group of tourists were an annoying distraction with their flash cameras. At first I thought they were stupidly trying to use their flash to illuminate the entire beach as the sun set, but as we watched more closely we realized that they were in fact taking pictures of each other on sitting on a bench. Tigana and I were astounded that they shot picture after picture of each other against the blank wall of the hotel. The resulting pictures could have been from anywhere -- a bench and a blank white wall -- while facing the other direction was picture postcard Hawaii. What are we missing here? You travel halfway around the world to NOT take your picture on the beach? Very very odd. &nb-s...
Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu
2007-12-09 07:31:00 We arrived at the center shortly after it opened, found our way to the right line up for our pre-booked tour. We were expecting the tour guide to escort us around on a 45-minute or hour-long overview of the facility, and then let us take in particular exhibits at our leisure as our inclinations and the kid?s patience allowed. But it turned out our small tour group (less then ten people per group) stayed together for the next six hours! The guide made sure we reached each exhibit at the precise moment the demonstrations for that exhibit were scheduled, got us seated in the best seats, and on several occasions, got us involved up on stage. At the conclusion of the six-hour tour, we were deposited at an excellent dinning room for? supper and then a two-hour show. It was a pretty sweet deal. I was constantly impressed by the scale of the facility, it?s very high staffing ratios, and the overall quality. Every exhibit seemed to involve at least half a dozen dancers or warriors or drummer...
Oahu: Turtle Bay Resort
2007-12-08 06:07:00 4 AM and we get up and carefully examine Kasia. No new pox! We get to go!We then have a short flight to Vancouver, a not too awful rush to collect luggage, negotiate American immigration and customs, and catch our 8 AM flight to Honolulu. The scheduling was a bit tight, but Mary had researched the turn around extensively -- the percentage of on-time arrivals, the average time through customs, etc., and determined that rushing a bit here was the better option of that or waiting around the Vancouver airport for an additional four hours trying to entertain a four year old. The flight to Honolulu was uneventful, if long (longer for Mary who had to wrangle the kids -- I offered to switch off with her, but Kasia insists on being with Mom, and the seats are three and one, so, the best I can do is try to entertain Tigana from across the isle). The plane hit some air pockets which caused the adults to gasp a few times, but Kasia and Tigana are going, "whee!" and "Again! Do it again!" so not ...
OAHU VACATION RENTALS
2007-12-02 19:45:00 Vacation villas are replacing the hotels as accommodation. The new trend is here the tourists rather prefer a vacation villa, because this offers more benefits. The vacation villas are great for people, who are looking for relaxing, tropical vacation. Most of all this offers more comfort, privacy and enjoyment. If you want to relax under the sun and want to unwind with drinking coconut juice, then Oahu is the place to go. If you are looking for some accommodation, then Oahu vacation rentals can help you out to find the best accommodation.That is not the only thing Hawaiianbeachrentals.com got to offer. If you are looking for car rentals, airfare or a hotel. This site can help you out. If you wish to know more click on Hawaii Travel Information to find out more. One of the benefits you can get from renting a vacation villa is that you can save money. You can save money by cooking your own food. When you are travelling with a group you can rent a villa, this way you can eat together a...
Oahu Vacation
2007-10-29 10:07:00 Hawaii is known for its panoramic beauty with pineapples, volcanic rock formation, blue sea and its flora and fauna. Indeed the government used these rather than spoiled the god given creation. Deciding not to explore Hawaii especially Oahu is a big mistake. This place is more beautiful which is situated in the center of Pacific Ocean. Experience Aloha dance which is popular all over Hawaii. Oahu vacation rentals are cheap and affordable. Even a regular employee person can afford to visit this exotic island even once in a year. Why not try the hospitality of the people here. Invite your friends and family to experience once in a lifetime. Aside from he beautiful sea, Hawaii is rich in culture and history never known to other because of its uniqueness. Hawaii is a tropical state of United State of America. Many resort and hotel is available in Hawaii so if you want to be there which you will not regret, book now online using your credit card and avail of their discount. Opt for a pac...
Disney to build first standalone resort on Oahu
2007-10-04 10:47:00 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Walt Disney Co
More on the cause of the Coahuila truck explosion
2007-10-01 05:39:00 25 kilo sacks of AN-FOYou learn something every day and in this case it is ANFO, or ammonium nitrate-fuel oil mixture. As I mentioned in the update on the truck explosion in Coahuila on September 10, I could not imagine anyone shipping that chemical combination, but apparently it is very commonplace, especially in the U.S. Here ...
By: Mexico Trucker
UPDATE - Coahuila Truck Explosion
2007-09-30 23:15:00 Editors Note: This story is full of contradictions and I imagine the opposition will spin it to suit their positions. The fact remains, nobody is for certain. Ammonium Nitrate is not an explosive. AN mixed with fuel oil is highly explosive, as we all know. I cannot imagine the two being mixed together for transport ...
By: Mexico Trucker
Oahu vacation rentals
2007-09-04 08:43:00 Do you like the waterfall in the picture? It seems a piece of paradise, an uncontaminated fantasy land...should be great spending some time there...right? And maybe just with a little expense...just a dream? Eh no...you have the possibility to really go there for all the time you want! This picture is in fact just a view of one of the splendid Hawaiian islands! Want to know more? you just to take a look at one of the most important Hawaii Travel Information website, the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Kauai and Oahu
2007-09-03 22:47:00 The Hawaii Travel Blog just has so much to offer one that is planning their trips to Hawaii. You can book your Kauai vacation rentals or Oahu vacation rentals right online in the convenience of your home or you can call their toll free number if you feel more comfortable that way and at ...
By: Care Bear Kids
Oahu
2007-09-03 16:41:00 Have you ever been in other areas of the world. Sometimes the plant life and the flowers are just so gorgeous. Sometimes you have to take pictures because the scenery is just so breathtaking that even a photo will not capture it and that is what Hawaii is like. It is just ...
Small island with all the Power Oahu
2007-06-26 05:26:00 The shift of powerInfluence shifted from Hawaii?s Big Island to Oahu as recently as the late 1700?s. During this era of change, King Kamehameha I unified the Hawaiian islands under one rule.In the 1800?s, Oahu also saw an influx of western seamen, businessmen, and missionaries, changing the face of Hawaiian history. During this time, Kamehameha III permanently established his royal court in Honolulu. Home of Hawaii Five-o. Oahu is home to historic landmarks and significant points of hawaiian historic interest that shed light on facets of Hawaii?s recent past.Historical sites on Oahu: Nuuanu Pali Lookout, treacherous cliffs await, Kamehameha the Great won an epic battle that unifyed Hawaiian Islands under one rule. One Island to rule them all. Iolani Palace, In 1874, King Kalakaua instituted a Hawaiian cultural renaissance resulting in America?s only Royal Palace. The Royal Palace is the islands? finest example of Hawaiian Renaissance Architecture.The USS Arizona Memorial ...
Hawaii?s Oahu, - The Gathering Place
2007-06-01 13:22:00 Oahu was likely the first of the Hawaiian Island sighted by the crew of HMS Resolution on January 18, 1778 during Captain James Cook’s third Pacific expedition. It is one of 137 volcanic islands and atolls stretching 1,500 miles across the North Pacific Ocean, all but one of which (Midway) comprise the 50th US State ...
By: Poxline Blog
Vacationing In Oahu, Hawaii
2007-05-06 08:00:00 Vacation time! I'm leaving to Oahu, Hawaii tomorrow morning for some much needed R & R. While I will be working hard on my tan, I'm also looking forward to explore the island. What are some of your favorite things to do, places to visit and hot spots on the island? Please share; I love trying new things.My favorites in Oahu:- Macadamia Nut Pancakes at Boots and Kimo's. This little restaurant has the best pancakes ever and I don't even like pancakes!- Lanikai Beach (named one of the best beaches in Hawaii)xoxoxMaureenP.S. Even though I'll be on vacation, I'll continue to blog. Lots to share, stay tuned.
By: California Style
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