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John's Hawaii Travel Blog October 2003 Archive

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

Hawaii Diary Day 7 - The Doctor Says, "I have some bad news..."

Wednesday October 29, 2003
When I awoke Wednesday morning most of my left arm was swollen and badly bruised. Eileen insisted that we go to the hospital. Visiting the Emergency Room of the Maui Medical Center ... Read More

Hawaii Diary Day 6 - Over to Maui

Wednesday October 29, 2003
Tuesday was our flight from Oahu to Maui. When I woke up Tuesday I noticed increased swelling and some bruising spreading outward from my elbow. My wife urged me to see a ... Read More

Hawaii Diary Day 5 - Banzai Pipeline and an Unexpected End to the Day

Wednesday October 29, 2003
Monday was intended as a much more relaxing day, but it turned out quite the opposite. It began with a pleasant drive to Oahu's North Shore where we sat for over an ... Read More

Hawaii Diary Day 4 - Dolphins, Spa and Cabanas

Wednesday October 29, 2003
Sunday was an extremely busy day featuring several of the most anticipated experiences of our trip - all of which will be the subject of in-depth articles once we return home. Early ... Read More

Hawaii Diary Day 3 - Swap Meet, the Zoo and the Star of Honolulu

Wednesday October 29, 2003
Saturday was our first visit to the famed Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. It was unlike anything we could have imagined. It was almost as if someone had take many of the vendors ... Read More

Hawaii Diary Day 2 - Manoa Falls and More.

Wednesday October 29, 2003
Friday was our first full day on Oahu and it was a busy one. In the morning we drove up Mount. Tantalus by means of Round Top Drive. Unfortunately, the weather here ... Read More

Hawaii Diary - Arrival on Oahu

Friday October 24, 2003
It's been a crazy few days here on Oahu - but crazy in a really good way. We've been going virtually non-stop since we first arrived in the islands last ... Read More

Nude Beaches in Hawaii

Thursday October 23, 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

101 Free Things to Do on Oahu

Wednesday October 22, 2003
Check out this useful and informative list of 101 things to do for free (or at least for less than $10) on the island of Oahu. This list was compiled ... Read More

There's Always Something New On Oahu

Tuesday October 21, 2003
Oahu - The Island of Oahu - the Heart of Hawaii, sets the rhythm of the islands and leads by example with new improvements, changes and additions on an ongoing ... Read More

OHANA Hotels Announces Hawaii's First Smoke-Free Hotel

Monday October 20, 2003
In a state famous for fresh air laced with the scent of tropical flowers, the OHANA Reef Lanai hotel in Waikiki is going one step further by becoming Hawaii's first ... Read More

In Our Hawaii Forum

Thursday October 16, 2003
As always, there are lots of great discussions going on in the Hawaii Forum. Forum member Richard is already in Hawaii, but he asked about good places to hear Hawaiian music live ... Read More

Hawaii Photo Galleries

Wednesday October 15, 2003
Did you know that we have an extensive collection of over 2000 photos taken in Hawaii? If you enjoy beaches and people at play on the beach, you'll enjoy our ... Read More

Hawaii Restaurant Guide 2003

Tuesday October 14, 2003
If you've been waiting for a comprehensive guide to Hawaii's best restaurants, this is the book for you. With over 3500 restaurants in Hawaii, this book helps you narrow your ... Read More

Travel Channel's Hawaiian Escape Marathon

Monday October 13, 2003
This Friday, October 17, the Travel Channel will present 16 straight hours of Hawaii related programming including five episodes of Samatha Brown's popular "Girl Meets Hawaii" series. We've put together ... Read More

Slack Key Music on Maui

Thursday October 9, 2003
Where do you go to hear slack key music when you’re in Hawaii? Sadly, the answer has always been "good luck finding it." But that has now changed. Beginning this ... Read More

Star of Honolulu's New Five-Star Menu

Wednesday October 8, 2003
Consider a seven-course gourmet diner accompanied by live soft jazz music - all served aboard ship at sunset over Honolulu and Waikiki. Check out the Star of Honolulu's all-new seven-course ... Read More

The "Grandes Dames" Of Waikiki Get A Facelift

Thursday October 2, 2003
Waikiki's two most historic hotels are undergoing a $25 renovation. Find out what you can expect to see on your next visit to the Sheraton Moana Surfrider or The Royal ... Read More

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