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Stewards of the Valley in Kauai’s National Garden
21 Nov 2022

Stewards of the Valley in Kauai’s National Garden

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii, United States | 0

A tour of a magical garden that touches the senses, and the heart. Kauai’s Limahuli Garden is a garden, a research center and an ark, saving the rarest tropical plants in the world. Read about important and exciting work done … Continued

Garden, Hawai'i, Kauai, tropical garden
Mothers and Daughters in Maui
13 May 2019

Mothers and Daughters in Maui

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Explore, Hawaii | 0

Every day can be Mother’s Day in beautiful Ka’anapali Maui. Here’s where to stay, what to see and how to experience the best of Ka’anapali from Family Fun Canada

Hawai'i, Ka'anapali, luxury travel, Maui, Mothers, Sheraton Maui, Westin Maui
Science (on vacation) Gets Exciting on Hawai’i Island
11 Sep 2017

Science (on vacation) Gets Exciting on Hawai’i Island

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Detours, Hawaii | 0

Exploring the Big Island’s flora and fauna, not to mention volcanoes in this story from Family Fun Canada

astronomy, Big Island, dolphins, Hawai'i, stars, volcano
Pie in the Islands – Find Your Sweet Spot in Hawai’i
28 Aug 2017

Pie in the Islands – Find Your Sweet Spot in Hawai’i

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii | 0

Swaying palms, soft music and – pie? Yes! Hawai’i has it all. Sink your sweet tooth into the best pies in Hawai’i after reading this story in Family Fun Canada

Big Island, dessert, Hawai'i, Kauai, Maui, pie
Doris Duke’s Shangri La in Oahu
7 May 2017

Doris Duke’s Shangri La in Oahu

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii, United States | 0

Tour this inspired collaboration between American mid-century modern and the art of Islam. This story of the tobacco heiress Doris Duke and her mansion in Oahu appears in NUVO magazine.

architecture, culture, Doris Duke, history, Islamic Art, Oahu
All Aboard – Take a Ride on Hawaii’s Sugar Cane Trains
14 Mar 2017

All Aboard – Take a Ride on Hawaii’s Sugar Cane Trains

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii | 0

Sample some sweet rides in Hawaii. Each one has it’s own fun flavour. Family Fun Canada has the lowdown.

Hawai'i, Maui, Oahu, railroads, Sugar cane trains, trains
5 of Hawaii’s Best Beaches for Bubs
13 Feb 2017

5 of Hawaii’s Best Beaches for Bubs

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii | 0

Looking for a great beach on Oahu, Maui or Hawaii Island for your little one? Check out 5 of Hawaii’s Best Beaches for Bubs in this story for Family Fun Canada

Big Island, Black sand beach, bubs, Family Fun Canada, Hawai'i
The Garden at the Edge of the World
13 Jan 2017

The Garden at the Edge of the World

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Hawaii, United States | 0

Photo courtesy the National Tropical Botanical Garden The Limahuli Garden and Preserve on Kaua’i is one of five gardens that make up the National Tropical Botanical Garden. The Limahuli Garden’s ancient history, deep cultural links, and heroic gardening practices make … Continued

gardens, Hawai'i, Kauai, NUVO

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