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Dreaming of Hawaii – Lanai #VisitLanai

by CajunMama
manele panorama

I’ve recently been selected to participate in the Lana’ i New Media Artist in Residence program, which excites me to no end! I’ve been to Hawaii a few times, but always on assignment and with no one from home. This will be my first visit to the Island of Lana’ i and I have the [...]

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Video: The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, Hawaii

by CajunMama

Slideshow travel video of The Westin Maui Resort and Spa in Hawaii during an onsite visit. Can’t view this video? Watch it on our YouTube page.

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Top Things I Love About Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa

by CajunMama
Rainbow Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa (c) Hilton Hotels and Resorts

Hawaii always seems to be in the top choice of destinations on almost any travel list. It definitely was one of those places I could only dream about from my house in Louisiana. A few years ago, Hilton Hotels in Hawai’i invited me to experience one of their most iconic properties in the world. I was [...]

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Maui Upcountry Tour – Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm

by CajunMama
AKL Maui Lavender Garden by Shannon Hurst Lane of TravelingMamas.com

Maui, one of the most popular Hawaiian Islands for visitors, offers more than just beaches. I discovered the beauty of Maui’s Upcountry by taking a day tour to Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, in Kula. This lavender farm and garden is located about 4,000 feet above sea level and offers more than 55,000 lavender plants, as well [...]

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Hawaii Post Tsunami Travel Information

by CajunMama
Waikiki Beach by Shannon Hurst Lane

We’re so happy that our friends in Hawaii are all safe and accounted for. I know that I spent the entire day with my eyes glued to the television and bit my nails until they became nubs. I remember how it felt to wait for the many hurricanes to hit the Louisiana coastline and I [...]

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Tsunami Warning Issued for Hawaii due to Earthquake off Coast of Chile

by CajunMama

Early this morning an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 originated near the central coast of Chile. Due to the proximity of the epicenter, tsunami warnings have been issued in the Pacific area, including Hawaii. Tsunami wave activity is being recorded and monitored by the National Weather Service (NOAA) which issued the following statement: “A TSUNAMI HAS BEEN GENERATED [...]

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Best Top 10 Beaches 2009

by CajunMama
Hanalei Bay by Seany @ Flickr

Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach), Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research released his list of Top 10 Beaches for 2009. He uses a multitude of criteria to evaluate beaches, which includes water and sand quality as well as safety, facilities and environmental management. The Traveling Mamas love Hawaii, but we’re [...]

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Missing Missouri’s Wine Country

by CajunMama
Hermannhoff Winery courtesy Missouri

A couple of weekends ago I was supposed to be in Missouri’s Wine Country. I was looking forward to spending a few days with the other mamas at Travel Media Showcase, and then I was to take a train to Hermann, MO to begin exploring the area. Thanks to Gustav, my plans were foiled. No [...]

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Romance and Family Fun at Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club

by CajunMama
Ko Olina Beach Club by Marriott

Ko Olina. Just the word emits sighs from people when I asked for directions, as if I would be visiting a sacred place. “Oooh. You are going to Ko Olina? Niiiiiiice!” was the typical response from locals on Oahu. I was so excited. I had a rental car and I took off to explore the [...]

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Discover Maui’s Upcountry

by CajunMama
Ali

My travel companion and I decided to relax during our visit to Westin Maui Resort and Spa. The two of us spent a day enjoying lomi lomi massages at The Heavenly Spa while the other Mamas went hiking. We found out that the lavender spa products being sold were made right there on Maui. So [...]

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