Hanalei Valley

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Past the historic one-lane bridge as the highway enters Hanalei Valley, the little town of Hanalei has plenty to offer in the way of exotic cuisine, unique shops, local history and a 2 mile stretch of pristine white sand beach. The lingering presence of old Hawaii mixed with the tie-dyed counterculture lends Hanalei it's unique charm. More »

Hawaii Royal Mausoleum State Monument (Mauna Ala)

The Royal Mausoleum, known as Mauna Ala in the Hawaiian language, is the final resting place of Hawai'i's two prominent royal families: the Kamehameha Dynasty and the Kalakaua Dynasty. The site is one of the most important, interesting, historical, and sacred burial sites in the islands. More »

Ston and Mali (The Little) Ston - Second Longest Wall In All of Europe

Ston & Mali Ston are two small beautiful, fortified towns, situated at the point where Peljesac Peninsula joins the mainland, extending 1.5km between the two, each town is positioned within two different bays, north and south, divided by a high peak. More »

Victorian Heritage Register

Historic Buildings Preservation Act (1974) Victoria was the first state to enact legislation to protect historic buildings. It established the Historic Buildings Preservation Council (HBPC), the Historic Buildings Register and the Government Buildings Register for government-owned buildings of historic importance
Heritage protection and conservation have had a remarkably short history, for something so important and so world-wide. More »

The Endangered Buddhist Temples of Hawai'i

As Rod wrote: "Hundreds of people pass by it each day, but few ever notice the small church building at 1710 Liliha St., one of only 10 remaining grand Buddhist temples in Hawai'i featuring traditional Japanese style of architecture." More »

Australia Outdoor Adventures

The Arts Centre is Melbourne's main arts, music and theatre complex. There are two main buildings, as one of the buildings has a spire that towers 162 meters and is lit up at night. In the second building is the Hamer Hall (previously Melbourne Concert Hall). More »

Best of Oahu VR

The Kawaiahao Church was the first church on the island of Oahu. It was the mother church for all the missionaries that came here in 1820 and later. It is located on the corner of King and Punchbowl Street in downtown Honolulu. More »

Ala Hele Mo'olelo O Lahaina - Lahaina Historic Trail

Immerse yourself in the traditions of Hawai'i by joining knowledgeable Maui Nei guides in "A Journey Through Lahaina's Past." More »

Diamond Head Virtual Tour

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Originally named Lae'ahi, Diamond Head is one of the most famous volcanic craters in the world. Located on the Southeast coast of O'ahu overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the summit rises to 760 feet. This 3,520 foot-diameter crater has been extinct for some 150,000 years. The current name was given to the crater by British sailors in the 1800's. When they first viewed the crater from a considerable distance, the calcite crystals in the lava rock sparkled brightly in the sunlight. The sailors mistakenly thought they were seeing diamonds in the crater wall. More »

Molokai - The Friendly Isle

The search for the real Hawai'i begins and ends with Molokai . Inviting and inspiring, exciting and exquisite, there is still one place where Aloha is not just a word, but also a way of life. More »

Flavors of Honolulu 2007

This is the three day event we all wait for every year. Twenty two restaurants, premier food , entertainment, events, celebrity cooking competitions, and much more, provide a festive multicultural experience for the community. More »

Kaunakakai

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Kaunakakai is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii. It is the largest town on the island of Molokai. More »