Movies filmed in the Hawaiian Islands....

Many wonderful movies have been filmed in the Hawaiian Islands beginning in 1913... the list includes many favorites: Lilo and Stitch, Waterworld, Flight of the Intruders, Mighty Joe Young, Karate Kid III, Wackiest ship in the army, From Here to Eternity, Blue Hawaii, Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Endless Summer, just to name a few... Movies and television programs are being filmed now also...a great industry for the islands.

Hawaiian Sunset, Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii, photo

                               Big Island Sunset, simply lovely....photo: hawaiimagazine.com.....

Hawaiian Sunsets.....

Hawaii has and always will be one of the best places to watch an evening sunset....each one splendid and different,  so beautiful!  Enjoy the simple days of life....

Aloha Tower, Honolulu, Hawaii....photo

The Aloha Tower in Honolulu, Hawaii.....complete with observation deck....a great tower in the city.  photo: www.tripadvisor.com

Hawaiian Goose, state bird, Nene Goose, photo

This is the state of Hawaii's bird....Nene goose....beautiful markings and fun to watch....you can see them in the wild or at the Honolulu Zoo on Oahu.  photo:  gohawaii.about.com

Hawaii Five-O....returning for another season...

One of my fav television programs this season is Hawaii Five O.... I've recently heard that CBS has renewed their contract for the 2013-2014  season still to be filmed entirely in the islands. The scenery is great and the acting is good too......happy watching....

State Flower of Hawaii, photo

The lovely Hibiscus is the Hawaiian State flower...blooms in all of its splendor year round. this photo is from the collection:  statesymbolsusa.org

Seventh Annual Hawaii Avocado Festival on the Big Island, Kona

This year the Seventh Annual Hawaii Avocado Festival will be held on the Big Island, Kona coast. From 10:00am to 5:00pm on April 13th, 2013. It is sponsored by the Sanctuary of Mana Kea Gardens Tropical Fruit growers, W. Hawaii and the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa. A truly delightful way to spend a day...enjoy.

Hawaiian Double Orchid Flower Lei...Photo

The true spirit of the Hawaiian culture in the land of Aloha....the flower Lei...used for all occasions..given with love...photo: www.withouraloha.com

A walk on the sand ....Hawaii

Any day of the week, in any season is a good day to take a relaxing and healthy walk along Hawaii's many lovely beaches. The fresh sea air, the crystal blue water and the brightness of the sky... and did I mention the warmth of the sun!  Enjoy your day with a walk.....Aloha......

Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii, photo

Beautiful Haleakala National Park, located on the west side of the island of Maui, Hawaii. Wildlife, history, great hiking trails, picnics and campgrounds. This is a very interesting place to spend the day...photo: Haleakala.national-park.com

Kapiolani Park Preservation Society,info

Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii remains ever so popular...a great park for walking, events, picnics and enjoying life in the islands...The Preservation Society for Kapiolani Park has info available @ www.kapiolanipark.net....

Many years ago on a family vacation to Hawaii we visited the Dole Pineapple Cannery on Oahu. It was a delightful day filled with adventure. Riding the city bus to and from the processing plant, taking a guided tour and best of all sampling the delicious Dole pineapple products. My youngest brother, then a teenager was tired, hungry and very thirsty. At the end of the tour our Hawaiian guide asked if we would please help ourselves to the cool pineapple juice that was chilling in large containers. My brother stood in line and proceeded to drink 23 small cups of juice. " Wow, this is the best juice I've ever tasted!"  A great memory of a time in history when we enjoyed the fun, sun and the sandy beaches of Hawaii. Thanks Dole for being part of my families special memories.  Photo: Dole.com