Memorable Hawaii

Punchbowl Cemetery – National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Hawaii Panoramas — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:28:07 +0000

Punchbowl Cemetery – Few national cemeteries can compete with the dramatic natural setting of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Over 13,000 servicemen who were killed in action in the Pacific Theater during WWII are buried at Punchbowl. Punchbowl stands as a beacon that welcomed them back home to a fitting location where they…

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Koolina Resort

Hawaii Panoramas — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:52:52 +0000

Ko Olina: A Shaped Shoreline on Oahu’s West Side Ko Olina occupies 642 acres of West Oahu coastline — a stretch of land that has shifted from aliʻi rest stops to plantation holdings to a fully engineered resort community. The name Ko Olina means “place of joy,” and long before development, this shoreline was a…

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Old International Marketplace — Waikīkī’s Lost Soul

Hawaii Panoramas — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:43:38 +0000

Old International Marketplace — Waikīkī’s Lost Soul There was a time when the International Marketplace wasn’t a mall — it was a world.A maze of wooden walkways, banyan roots, carved tikis, koi ponds, music drifting through the air, and small shops run by families who knew your name. For many, this place wasn’t just somewhere…

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Lanikuhonua

Hawaii Panoramas — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:46:08 +0000

Lanikuhonua, also known as Lanikuhonua Beach, is a stunning spot on Oahu, Hawaii’s western coast, near Ko Olina. This place is more than just a pretty beach; it’s deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture. Cultural Significance: Locals call it a “Place of Refuge” or “Sanctuary by the Sea” because in ancient times, it provided a safe…

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Lahaina Town

Hawaii Panoramas — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:50:00 +0000

Lahaina Town, which means “scorching sun” in Hawaiian, witnessed a tragic turn of events in August 2023. A devastating brush fire swept through the area, reducing the charming town to ashes. This catastrophic event claimed the lives of more than a hundred people, leaving a community in mourning. In the wake of this tragedy, over…

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