Oahu, Hawaii — The Sandy Beach surf carries a bodyboard (a.k.a. boogie board) enthusiast toward shore. A popular bodysurfing spot, Sandy Beach is also the most dangerous beach on Oahu, due to its punishing shorebreak, powerful backwash, and strong rip currents.
Oahu, Hawaii — Waimanalo Beach Park on the windward side of Oahu, near the island's southeast tip. Waimanalo Beach is nearly 4 miles of beautiful white sand. Less crowded than many Oahu beaches, Waimanalo is also close to house and cottage rentals, and is a popular...
Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii — Zebra doves (Geopelia striata) huddle together inside a tiny wooden boat on the shore of the koi pond at the Byodo-In Temple in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii — The Byodo-In Temple in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park near Kaneohe, Hawaii. This 1968 structure is a replica of the 900-year-old Byōdō-in Buddhist temple at Uji, in Japan's Kyoto prefecture.
Oahu, Hawaii — Our final approach into Honolulu International Airport takes us over Ko Olina Resort & Marina, its championship golf course, 2 miles of beach, the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa and the Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club and villas.
Lahaina, Hawaii — The Apostolic Faith Church, with its "Jesus Coming Soon" neon sign, at 1211 Front Street. This location is a branch of the mother church — the Apostolic Faith Church at 1043 Middle St. in Honolulu, on the Island of Oahu, which was the subject of a...
Honokowai, Hawaii — Restaurant owner and chef James McDonald (Pacific'O, I'O, Feast at Lele) plates some sample dishes for his guest appearance on Chicago radio personality Steve Dahl's show during a broadcast from Maui's Aston Kaanapali Shores resort.
Honokowai, Hawaii — Hawaiian music superstar Henry Kapono, Chicago radio personality Steve Dahl, and Chicago Bears analyst and former offensive lineman Tom Thayer chat during a break in a live Steve Dahl Show broadcast from Maui's Aston Kaanapali Shores resort.
Off Lahaina, Hawaiii — A humpback whale breaches during our Pacific Whale Foundation Whalewatch Eco-tour. The brim of Amy's hat is in the bottom-right corner, and the pink hat is worn by our friend Ali Gerakaris. The island of Lanai is in the background. Just prior to...
Near Kapalua, Hawaii — Surfers riding waves in Maui's Honolua Bay, as seen from the cliffs on Honolua Bay's northeast side.
Near Kapalua, Hawaii — Spectators watch surfers from the cliffs on the northeast side of Maui's Honolua Bay, with clouds over the West Maui Mountains in the distance. If you ever need Maui maps, a Maui beach guide, or ideas for things to do on Maui, Maui Revealed: The...
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii — Lava formations eroded by salt spray at Dragon's Teeth (Makalua-puna Point) on the northern shore of West Maui. The hotel in the distance at right is the world-class golf resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii — The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, annual home of the PGA Tour season-opening Tournament of Champions, offers 36 holes of championship golf on two courses, as well as the Kapalua Golf Academy. This exclusive hotel contains 463 guest rooms, one and two...
Hawaii — The island of Lanai as seen from Kaanapali Beach, south of Kahekili Beach Park and just north of Black Rock, near the Royal Lahaina Resort. From 1985 to 2012, 98 percent of Lanai was owned by Dole Foods billionaire David Murdock. In June of 2012, Oracle CEO...
Maui County, Hawaii — The Hana Highway winds around Honomanu Bay, a little northwest of Keanea.
Hana, Maui, Hawaii — A worker behind a counter in the tiny passenger terminal at Hana Airport (HNM). On the radio is Super Bowl XXXVI, but Amy and I could not care less. We are here for our Hang Gliding Maui flights with Armin Engert.
Hana, Maui, Hawaii — Pilot Armin Engert (right) prepares his Airborne 2000 Edge X micro-light trike at Hana Airport (HNM) before taking Amy on one of his Hang Gliding Maui powered hang gliding flights above Hana.
Nahiku, Hawaii — Beautiful Maui home and lawn at Nahiku on the island's windward coast, seen on a side excursion off the Hana Highway. Beatles guitarist, singer, and songwriter George Harrison had an estate very near here, so we wanted to explore the area.
Maui County, Hawaii — The West Maui Mountains near Waikapu viewed from the air on our plane's approach into Kahului Airport (OGG). The road is the Kuihelani Highway, State Highway 380. To the right, it takes you to the airport. To the left, we'll soon be driving...
Maui County, Hawaii — A view from the air at waves crashing against Maui's windward coast, northeast of Paia and northwest of Haiku, where the Hana Highway winds around Maliko Bay and crosses Maliko Gulch.
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — Antique scrimshaw whale tooth artwork depicting "The Sailor Boy" (artifact # 1921.014.050 at Honolulu's Bernice P. Bishop Museum) by an unknown artist from the mid-19th century. Below the etched art on the sperm whale tooth, the inscription...
Honolulu, Hawaii — Dog teeth, perhaps 250 dog canines, made into a hula ankle rattle in the early 1800s. Displayed in the Bishop Museum, the description reads as follows: Hula Ankle Rattle (kūpe’e niho īlio) Dog canines, cordage, early 19th century...
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — Cannibal fork displayed at Honolulu's Bishop Museum. The extent of cannibalism in Hawaii and Polynesia in general is a sketchy subject, greatly exaggerated by sensationalistic European and American writers. Contrary to legend, Captain Cook was...
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii — A Hawaiian ukulele on exhibit at the Bishop Museum. Ukuleles are commonly associated with music from Hawaii where the name roughly translates as "jumping flea," perhaps due to the action of one's fingers playing the ukulele resembling a...
Honolulu, Hawaii — The Hawaiian Hall of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum houses millions of Hawaiian artifacts, documents, and photographs.
Honolulu, Hawaii — The best sushi bar: Yanagi Sushi at 762 Kapiolani Blvd. At this hour, we pretty much had the restaurant — and both sushi chefs — all to ourselves. Delicious sushi, and the chefs were very friendly and entertaining.
Honolulu, Hawaii — Kyle's Automotive, at 971 Kawaiahao St.
Honolulu, Hawaii — A stripped auto body (Geo?) parked at 1052 Kawaihao St.
Honolulu, Hawaii — Nauru Tower, a 44-story luxury condo building near Waikiki at 1330 Ala Moana Boulevard, facing Ala Moana Beach Park.
Honolulu, Hawaii — Ala Moana shopping mall center court hosts the 2003 Pacific Basin Music Festival, with performances by schools from Canada, Australia, California and Oregon.
Oahu, Hawaii — The Sandy Beach surf carries a bodyboard (a.k.a. boogie board) enthusiast toward shore. A popular bodysurfing spot, Sandy Beach is also the most dangerous beach on Oahu, due to its punishing shorebreak, powerful backwash, and strong rip currents.
Oahu, Hawaii — Waimanalo Beach Park on the windward side of Oahu, near the island's southeast tip. Waimanalo Beach is nearly 4 miles of beautiful white sand. Less crowded than many Oahu beaches, Waimanalo is also close to house and cottage rentals, and is a popular...
Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii — Zebra doves (Geopelia striata) huddle together inside a tiny wooden boat on the shore of the koi pond at the Byodo-In Temple in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii — The Byodo-In Temple in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park near Kaneohe, Hawaii. This 1968 structure is a replica of the 900-year-old Byōdō-in Buddhist temple at Uji, in Japan's Kyoto prefecture.
Oahu, Hawaii — Our final approach into Honolulu International Airport takes us over Ko Olina Resort & Marina, its championship golf course, 2 miles of beach, the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa and the Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club and villas.
Lahaina, Hawaii — The Apostolic Faith Church, with its "Jesus Coming Soon" neon sign, at 1211 Front Street. This location is a branch of the mother church — the Apostolic Faith Church at 1043 Middle St. in Honolulu, on the Island of Oahu, which was the subject of a...
Honokowai, Hawaii — Restaurant owner and chef James McDonald (Pacific'O, I'O, Feast at Lele) plates some sample dishes for his guest appearance on Chicago radio personality Steve Dahl's show during a broadcast from Maui's Aston Kaanapali Shores resort.
Honokowai, Hawaii — Hawaiian music superstar Henry Kapono, Chicago radio personality Steve Dahl, and Chicago Bears analyst and former offensive lineman Tom Thayer chat during a break in a live Steve Dahl Show broadcast from Maui's Aston Kaanapali Shores resort.
Off Lahaina, Hawaiii — A humpback whale breaches during our Pacific Whale Foundation Whalewatch Eco-tour. The brim of Amy's hat is in the bottom-right corner, and the pink hat is worn by our friend Ali Gerakaris. The island of Lanai is in the background. Just prior to...
Near Kapalua, Hawaii — Surfers riding waves in Maui's Honolua Bay, as seen from the cliffs on Honolua Bay's northeast side.
Near Kapalua, Hawaii — Spectators watch surfers from the cliffs on the northeast side of Maui's Honolua Bay, with clouds over the West Maui Mountains in the distance. If you ever need Maui maps, a Maui beach guide, or ideas for things to do on Maui, Maui Revealed: The...
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii — Lava formations eroded by salt spray at Dragon's Teeth (Makalua-puna Point) on the northern shore of West Maui. The hotel in the distance at right is the world-class golf resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii — The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, annual home of the PGA Tour season-opening Tournament of Champions, offers 36 holes of championship golf on two courses, as well as the Kapalua Golf Academy. This exclusive hotel contains 463 guest rooms, one and two...
Hawaii — The island of Lanai as seen from Kaanapali Beach, south of Kahekili Beach Park and just north of Black Rock, near the Royal Lahaina Resort. From 1985 to 2012, 98 percent of Lanai was owned by Dole Foods billionaire David Murdock. In June of 2012, Oracle CEO...
Maui County, Hawaii — The Hana Highway winds around Honomanu Bay, a little northwest of Keanea.
