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Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #5

Tip #5: Kona Coffee - Get a "Vacation in a Cup!" Kona coffee is not a specific type of bean -- it is an arabica bean grown in a very small geographical area known as the "Kona Coffee Belt" at the 500 to 3,000 foot elevation on Mount Hualalai and the western slope of Mauna…
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Are Hawaiian Shirts Fashionable?

Everything seems to be more casual these days, but are Hawaiian shirts fashionable, and are there only certain situations they should be worn? Watch this news report to hear what the experts say. So now that the fashion experts say Hawaiian shirts are always fashionable, make sure you add to your wardrobe by visiting Kapo…
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Visiting Hawaii? 10 Must Knows Before You Go….Tip #6

Tip #6: Mauka/Makai - Can You Give Me Directions Please? Did you know: Ancient Hawaiians, like many South Pacific people, had no concept of ownership and that included land. Land on the Islands was divided into what is called "ahupuaa", which are pie-shaped pieces that cover an area from the mountains (mauka) to the ocean…
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International Coffee Day: September 29 – Get Your Kona!

Get your caffeine fix on!!!! International Coffee Day (also known as Coffee Day or National Coffee Day) is an annual event observed on September 29 for the celebration and enjoyment of the popular beverage coffee. This day is also used to promote fair trade coffee and to raise awareness for the plight of the coffee…
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