Besides the ukulele and slack key guitar, one of the most distinctive sounds in Hawaii is Hawaiian Pidgin English, or Pidgin for short.
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If you’re going to the Aloha State, you probably already know that aloha is Hawaiian for “hello,” “goodbye” and “love,” a luau is a feast
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Hawaii has two official languages — English and Hawaiian — but it also has a widely spoken unofficial language, Hawaiian Pidgin or Hawaiian Creole, informally
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While Hawaiian holidays have the same federal holidays as the rest of the United States, it celebrates them with unique island traditions, and also has
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The emerald ridges of the Ko‘olau Mountains on Oahu’s Windward Side provide photogenic shelter for lush Kualoa Valley, once the home of Hawaiʻian chiefs, and
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Yes, the Pacific Ocean can make a great swimming pool, but since conditions aren’t always ideal, especially for keiki (kids) and novice swimmers, it’s great
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With so many activities to do together such as visiting Pearl Harbor, snorkeling a marine sanctuary or learning to surf, a family trip to Oahu
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When you hear the word luau, you might imagine fire dancers, aloha shirts, hula and mai tais. For good reason: That’s standard fare at the
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While California may be the source of modern surfing terms, the islands where the sport originated naturally have their own vocabulary for he‘e nalu, literally
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Nourish body and soul in Santa Barbara, where exceptional hotels and resorts offer a respite from the hustle of everyday life. When you pair the region’s tranquil ocean views and temperate climate with luxurious spa treatments and holistic experiences, you will find ultimate rejuvenation.
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