First in a series of destinations that are open or expected soon.
Even if we aren’t quite ready to travel now, we can start planning and anticipating for next year and beyond.
Open to visitors who complete online registration form and get a negative Covid test within 72 hours of departure, Hawai’i is an exotic destination with a rich and culturally diverse history.
Whether you travel for adventure, culinary experiences, culture, art and history, sports and activity, Hawai’i is the place. Oh, and there is also a beach or two.
A few interesting tidbits about this enchanting destination:
- Lei, (pronounced lay) is the same when singular or plural. There is no such word as “leis”.
- It is bad form and bad luck to give a pregnant woman a closed lei. Gift her with an open lei.
- The “w” in Hawaiʽi is pronounced like a “v”. Unless it is the first letter in a name – such as Waikiki, “w” will sound like “v”.
- There are 13 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet and five of those are vowels.
- Hula is performed by male and female dancers. Female-only hula is “Hollywood hula”.
- Hawai’i is the only US state that was once a Kingdom. Ruled as a monarchy until 1893 when US colonists overthrew the Hawaiian Kingdom in a coup. Five years later, it became a US territory. King Kamehameha Day is a state holiday.
- Kilauea is currently the world’s most active volcano, erupting continuously since 1983. The island grows by 42 acres a year due to lava deposits.
- The state is home to ten of the world’s 14 climate zones and all ten can be found on the Island of Hawai’i, or “big island”
- Aloha is not just a word or greeting. It is a way of life – love, charity, hospitality, warmth. The Aloha spirit is part of the culture of the Hawaiian people, a mantra spread by all and infused in everyday life. When you visit Hawai’i, you are embraced and enveloped by the Aloha Spirit.
Are you ready to plan your escape to Hawai’i? Give me a call or drop me a line and we’ll get started.
tglenn@sevenwondersclub.com or 408-705-4127
