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John's Hawaii Travel Blog August 2003 Archive

By John Fischer, About.com Guide to Hawaii Travel since 1997

Hurricane to Brush by Hawaii

Friday August 29, 2003
As reported in today's Honolulu Advertiser, "Hurricane Jimena, with sustained winds at 75 miles an hour and gusts to 92, was on track today to pass south of the Hawaiian ... Read More

5.3 Earthquake Near Kilauea

Wednesday August 27, 2003
One of the larger earthquakes in recent years occurred at 8:24 PM local time about ten miles southeast of Kilauea's Halemaumau Crater. Preliminary data indicates that the quake registered a ... Read More

Stitch! The Movie - Now Available on DVD and VHS

Tuesday August 26, 2003
Available only on DVD and video, this release is in part a sequel to the original film but also a pilot to the new Lilo & Stitch animated series from ... Read More

Oahu Bus Drivers Strike

Tuesday August 26, 2003
If you're headed to Oahu this week and were planning to depend on TheBus for transportation around the island, you better make alternate plans now. Approximately 1400 Oahu bus drivers ... Read More

Kamehameha Schools Admission Policy Under Fire

Friday August 22, 2003
In this three page article we examine the current admission policy of Kamehameha Schools as it relates to the actual wording of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop's will. We then look ... Read More

Judge Orders Kamehameha Schools to Admit Non-Hawaiian Student

Wednesday August 20, 2003
In a breaking news story with major significance for both the people of Hawaiian blood and all non-Hawaiians living in Hawaii, for the first time ever, a federal judge today ... Read More

Latest Hawaii News for Visitors

Monday August 18, 2003
There have been quite a few news items in recent days which should be of interest to visitors to Hawaii and to those who are interested in what's going on ... Read More

An Evening in Paradise

Sunday August 17, 2003
Mark your calendar, free up your evening or set your VCR, because this Friday the Travel Channel is offering "An Evening in Paradise" with three special Hawaii themed programs. Starting off ... Read More

Flight Delays/Power Outages Due to Blackout

Friday August 15, 2003
If your flight has been affected by the huge power outage that has struck the northeast and midwest, many airlines are waiving penalties to allow you to change your travel ... Read More

Exploring Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park, Kauai

Wednesday August 13, 2003
Contributing writer Jo Levy reports on her visit to Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park on the island of Kauai. Together with her husband, they hiked the Canyon Trail to ... Read More

Maui Attractions

Tuesday August 12, 2003
If you're planning a trip to Maui, this in-depth article will help you find the best places to see and things to do on the Valley Isle including Lahaina, Haleakala ... Read More

Life's a Beach in Hawaii

Monday August 11, 2003
We have four large collections of photos of people enjoying the beaches of Hawaii. We have photos of the young and the old, men, women and children all of whom ... Read More

Packing For Hawaii

Sunday August 10, 2003
One of the most dreaded parts of any trip is deciding what to pack and how to get it to your destination. You want to make sure you bring everything ... Read More

In Our Hawaii Forum

Wednesday August 6, 2003
How can there be interstate highways in Hawaii, such as H1, H2 and H3 on Oahu? I always kid people by telling them that they're still working on the ... Read More

United Airlines - Hawaii Fall Fares

Tuesday August 5, 2003
United Airlines is offering special fall fares from select mainland cities to Hawaii for travel between August 27 and December 14, 2003. A 30 day advance purchase is required as ... Read More

Travel Deals from OHANA Hotels & Resorts

Monday August 4, 2003
Stay with OHANA Hotels & Resorts now through the end of the year and choose from an array of affordable travel deals and value-added offers on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii's ... Read More

Latest Deals from Pleasant Holidays

Sunday August 3, 2003
Evey month Pleasant Holidays (formerly Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays) offers numerous new specials for travelers to Hawaii and the South Pacific. We bring these offers to you each month. Pleasant Holidays ... Read More

Star of Honolulu

Saturday August 2, 2003
For a limited time only, the Star of Honolulu offers all-you-can-eat crab legs aboard the Star Sunset Dinner Cruise, at no additional cost! It’s an unbeatable cruise value, with beautiful ... Read More

Shhh...Nude Beaches in Hawaii

Friday August 1, 2003
Nudity is illegal at state beaches in Hawaii, however, as is often the case, nothing is that simple. The fact is that there are beaches that are well known as ... Read More

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