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The Road to Hana, Maui

Travel Hawaii

I have a condo on Oahu, and love to share what I know about Hawaii, the closest thing to paradise on earth. People's eyes light up when Hawaii comes up in conversations, and they relive their tropical visits and dream of returning. Perhaps you feel the same way, and are interested in reading more about this land of aloha. 

Napili Coast, Kauai

Read On:

• Makaha, a Less Traveled Hidden Jewel of Oahu
• Review of The Shorebird Restaurant in Waikiki
• Motorcycle Maui's Road to Hana
• Review of The Wailana Coffee House in Waikiki
• The Hawaii State Art Museum in Honolulu
• Hawaiian Cruise on the Pride of America Ship
• Review of Two Waikiki Eateries: Pane & Vino and Siam Square
• Best Place to Own a Second Home in Hawaii

Hawaii's Vacation Rental Politics:

• Governor Abercrombie Undecided About House Bill 2078
• Hawaii State Legislature Passes House Bill 2078
• Hawaii Department of Taxation & TVU Legislation
• Hawaii's Deferred SB 2089 Resurrected in HB 2078
• Hawaii's Senate Committee Recommends Passage of SB 2089
• The Case Against Hawaii's SB 2089
• The Case Against Hawaii's HB 1707
• Hawaii Legislature Discussing Transient Vacation Rentals
• B&B's and Short Term Rentals in Hawaii Fight For Survival
• Vacation Rental Enforcement Bill on Oahu
• Oahu Planning Commission Meeting August 24, 2011 to Discuss Vacation Rental Controversy
• Oahu Vacation Rentals in Jeopardy by Unfriendly Few
• Vacation Homes For Rent On Oahu Under Siege

Oahu Sunset

Makaha, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands

Travel California

I travel through California often because the culture, activities, panoramic vistas and terrain never leave me bored. I will share the secrets I know about what to see and do in this most engaging land. I welcome your comments on what excites you in California, so please share your input.

Alameda Creek in Fremont, California
photos by Marty Smith

Read On:

• The 17-Mile Drive in Carmel, California
• Review of Tadich Grill in San Francisco
• The Slanted Door Restaurant in San Francisco
• Review of The Hidden Vine Wine Bar in San Francisco
• City Guides Walking Tour of The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California
• San Francisco City Guides Walking Tour Review: Embarcadero South
• The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
• Things To Do in San Francisco, California
• Shopping in Capitola: In The Raw Designer Clothing Boutique
• Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton in San Jose, California
• Picasso Art Exhibit in San Francisco at deYoung Museum
• Kings Beach at North Lake Tahoe

The Lone Cypress of Carmel, California

Golden Poppy, California State flower

 

Niles, California

Fremont, California

                                  

Travel Florida:

• Punta Gorda

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