July 29th, 2008
A visit to Hawaii should certainly include a stop at Duke’s Barefoot Bar and Canoe Club Restaurant on Waikiki. This restaurant and bar is an institution on the island of Oahu. The view from Dukes is pure heaven with the Waikiki surf and a view of Diamond Head ...
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July 25th, 2008
This is one in a series of tropical drink recipes.
With summer heat at it’s peak a cool rum drink is always on my mind. Tonight I decided to create my own drink with ingredients I love. My Summer Cooler was both enjoyable and perfect for my southern ...
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July 21st, 2008

As I explored activities and accommodations for Tahaa Island in the Society Islands I discovered an amazing gem called Vahine Island,which according to the Vahine Island website is listed as the number 1 destination in Conde Naste’s World’s Top 25 Escapes. ...
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July 17th, 2008
Having spent three years living in Micronesia this Earth Watch Institute Volunteer Dive Program for Truk Lagoon in Chuuk caught my eye and drew me in. Having had the opportunity to explore the beauty of Micronesia both above and …
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July 12th, 2008
As I was researching adventure activities for Tahiti this week I came across the most amazing project for teens. This particular one is Action Quest Summer Adventure Programs out of Sarasota, FL. Through this programs teens between 14 and 19 …
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July 5th, 2008

Garmen Street Pilot 550

Tom Tom
Recently I found myself in a quandary. I was driving to Canada from the Midwest, when I realized I’d forgotten to pack my Garmen Street Pilot 550 GPS before leaving Florida. Since getting my GPS from my parked …
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July 1st, 2008

Lei’s on The King Kamehameha Statue on Lei Day.
Living in the Hawaiian islands gave me a deep appreciation for the beauty of flower leis. During my years in Hawaii I made many trips to Chinatown to buy leis for arriving family and friends. The choice of leis …
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