Friday, December 13, 2013

“Hawaii and the World, a Global Holiday Celebration.”

“Hawaii and the World, a Global Holiday Celebration.” 

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Gingerbread Village 2013

Mahalo Nui Loa 



Hyatt Regency Waikiki Christmas Tree 2013

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Christmas Tree 2013

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Christmas Tree 2013

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Christmas Tree 2013

Marriott Waikiki Christms Tree 2013

Marriott Waikiki Christms Tree 2013

Waikiki Hotel Celebrates With Community This Christmas Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa tree inspired by Hawaiian Chant of Creation

Mahalo Nui Loa!!


HONOLULU, HI -- (Marketwired) -- 12/13/13 -- Hawaii might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about Christmas -- after all, the state offers beautiful beaches rather than falling snow -- and while the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is celebrating with a festive tree, it's also making sure to put a local twist on this time-honored tradition.

The theme of the Christmas tree at this Waikiki beachfront hotel : www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/travel/hnlmc-waikiki-b .. was inspired by Queen Liliuokalani's 1897 English translation of the Kumulipo, or Hawaiian Chant of Creation. According to the chant, the world was created in 16 Wa, or periods, beginning with the first Wa and the evolution of the ocean and its sea life.

The theme of this Honolulu resort's tree is illustrated in the ornaments, which focus on the creatures of the ocean and include starfish, sea urchin, limpet, crab, eel, fish, sea turtle, octopus, mermaid, seahorse and jellyfish.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Honolulu Marathon 2013



December 8, 2013

Description
26 miles, 385 yards or 42.195 kilometers - The Honolulu Marathon's scenic course includes spectacular ocean views alongside world-famous Waikiki Beach, and Diamond Head and Koko Head volcanic craters. The terrain is level except for short uphill grades around Diamond Head.  At the starting line is Ala Moana Beach Park where the Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Blvd, 5 a.m. finishing in Waikiki.