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St. Benedict’s Painted Church (Big Island, Hawaii) and the Sacred Apple

On our first full day on the Big Island of Hawaii, we set out to explore the western side of the island. After driving around, we happen to stumble upon signs pointing towards the “Painted Church.” After having nothing particular on our agenda, we decided to see where the road would take us. After meandering…

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Popping the Rocks at Kealakekua Bay (Big Island, Hawaii)

After visiting Kahaluu Beach Park, we headed further down the coast to see what we could find. After following some road signs, we happen to come upon Kealakekua Bay. The story goes that Captain James Cook, of British decent, was the first European to visit the Hawaiian Islands on January 19, 1778. Mr. Cook and…

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Planning the Perfect Time for a Hawaiian Vacation (Infograph)

I came across a terrific infograph on my friend Derek’s site, The Points Guide, the other day highlighting some of the trends surrounding travel to our favorite state, Hawaii, from FlipKey, a division of TripAdvisor. I am partial to the lovely State of Hawaii. I do not know exactly what it is about the fresh…