his website is dedicated to a variety of special things found only in Hawaii. If you are planning a visit to the islands, you will find out about a few of the best local places to go, most delicious food to try, and some of the most beautiful music to listen to while you are there.

     or others that are either residents, former residents or those that just love the islands and all they represent, this site is a tribute and a profile of a few of the people and things that have shaped, influenced and made the islands what they are today -- the most special and blessed place on this earth.

     awaii boasts a culture like no other place. Steeped in ancient tradition and beliefs from the early settlers from Polynesia, the islands today are shaped by the many different countries that have peopled the islands from the time of Captain Cook and Captain Vancouver, to the missionaries, whalers and the laborers that came from far away places such as China, Japan, and the Philippine Islands. Others came from Portugal, and even Puerto Rico, Guam and more places too numerous to mention. This unique blend has given the island a character that is summarized by one well known phrase, The Aloha Spirit.

     ome on inside and take a look around at what makes these islands so intriguing and inviting.