“When Kamehameha died in 1819, his son Liholiho (Kamehameha II) inherited the throne. Kamehameha's favorite wife, Ka'ahumanu, actually wielded more power, however, and effectively ran the government” (Sovereignty, Sin, and Salvation). Ka'ahumanu wanted to destroy the kapu system but Liholiho and the chiefs didn’t approve of it. A battle occurred and Ka'ahumanu won. When the missionaries from England arrived in the island, they wanted to convert the Hawaiians into Christians.…
Growing up in Hawaii, you're faced with multiple fun opportunities. For my self born in Kamuela of the Big island, being in the center of the island opened up many doors to many different activities. I grew up on a long narrow road that had many bumps and pot holes up and down the entire road. At the top of the road there was a small grade hill that I would bomb with a skateboard. My house was about three quarters the way down the road.…
This summer I went on a couple vacations with my family. One of the vacations I went on was to Key West in Florida, the most southern point in the country. In Key West, we went snorkeling, swam at a sandbar, and kayaked to the Dry Tortuga. It was breathtaking. The water was as blue and beautiful as a sparkling turquoise gemstone.…
Waking up to the smell of salt filled air, the sound of the waves crashing against the shore all just a few yards outside my window I was sure that this was going to be a great vacation on the beach even in the middle of September. Parasailing, snorkeling, dolphin cruises, and just playing around in the ocean, who knew we could pack it all into a matter of five days. On this vacation I enjoyed sunny, warm days, time with family, and time on the beaches of Destin, Florida. “The Thrill Is On at Just Chute Me Parasailing”, is one of the first things my family and I did.…
Moving to the Most Isolated Place on the Earth Two years ago, in 2016, my mother came to me and asked, "How would you feel about moving to Hawaii?" Of course, my first reaction was to freak out and say yes, because who doesn't want to go to Hawaii? Let alone live there. However, moving to Hawaii is not as glamorous as it seems. My mother, my brother, my three cats, my dog, and I had no idea at this time, but we were about to embark on the journey of a lifetime.…
Over the summer I went on a great vacation with my family. My entire family flew from Denver to Florida. We took a cruise from Florida to the Bahamas and back to Florida again. After the cruise our vacation continued at Universal Studios in Orlando Florida. It was a fun filled vacation and a great cruise filled with lots of fun activities.…
Rapa Nui National Park Rapa Nui or Easter Island is located in Chile in the Southeastern Pacific ocean. Rapa Nui National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. The park is famous for the monolithic human statues known as Moai and ahu or the ceremonial platforms carved by the Rapa Nui people in 300 AD which fascinates and attract people even today. There are 887 moai and about 300 ahu’s still in existence today.…
Second, the people and the culture, all of the people in Hawaii have a friendly “Aloha Spirit” this means that they are very kind and fun loving. Next is the beaches and oceans, the Pacific Ocean is a phenomenal place for snorkeling and seeing plenty of sea life. And out of the 400+ beaches you won't find two that are the same, there are green sand beaches, black sand, red, yellow and white sand. Third, I will share about the food and shopping. The food is mostly traditional Hawaiian food like, poi, salmon, ahi ahi, Kahlua pork, and Hawaiian bread.…
After anxiously waiting about fifteen minutes, our waiter arrived with three beautiful plates. He set down my plate exposing my eyes to three buttermilk pancakes perfectly placed together with a layer of fresh strawberries and a tower of fluffy whipped cream in the middle, sprinkled on top were small bits of nuts and powdered sugar. All I needed now was syrup but what syrup would I choose if there all sounded so good; From Original to Guava to Coconut to Honey Macadamia Nut to Honey Christmas Berry or Honey Rainbow Blossom. My older sister, a cousin, and I had decided we would be taking a summer trip to Honolulu, Hawaii.…
Every year since i was a baby My mother and I go to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for a vacation. I've always been a fish. I love swimming in the ocean, the pools, water parks, anywhere you can think of. My mother and i would go out really deep in the ocean and just float while the sun kissed our skin.…
Screech! The wheels of the plane finally touched down at Logan airport in Boston after an eight hour flight. After we got off the plane, we still had an hour-and-a-half drive ahead of us. Great.…
Ever since I can remember, I have always wanted to travel to Hawaii for a relaxing vacation with my family. Finally, we planned to go to Hawaii right at the beginning of summer. I don’t know anyone who would decline the offer to go to Hawaii. Knowing that this would be a vacation that I might never experience again, I knew I had to make the best of anything that happened.…
It wasn't a normal day at school, I was way to happy the whole day. I could barely stay in my seat while doing work or listening to the directions being told by the teacher. It was a Friday, not just any Friday though, it was the Friday before spring break of 2017. I could tell it was going to be one of the best spring breaks yet.…
Summer is the most anticipated season of the year for many people especially those in cold countries. It’s like taking a break from the cold and freezy winter weather when trees, roofs and the ground are filled with snow. During summer, everyone gets excited for a beach holiday, an out of town travel with the entire family and friends. Relaxing near the beach, watching the sunrise and sunset, eating fresh tropical fruits and enjoying fun activities and tours. There are several ideal summer destinations around the world but Maui Hawaii is a paradise to explore, appreciate and experience.…
I took a vacation to Italy. There was a lot of beautiful scenery, wonderful food, and so much more. I visited Rome, Venice, and Florence, went to the beaches, ate lots of Italian food, and went June 18-25th so it would not be too hot or too cold. First, I had to figure out what all I needed for my trip to Italy, I discovered I had to get a passport to even enter the country.” Passports should have at least six months remaining validity beyond your departure date.…