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Free Attraction in Hawaii – Dole Pineapple Plantation on Oahu

by CajunMama
Pineapples in Hawaii

During a visit to the island of Oahu in Hawaii, I rented a car and drove around exploring. I was in search of fun family activities in Hawaii outside of the resort experience. I decided to stop in at the Dole Pineapple Plantation while driving from Ko’ Olina to Oahu‘s North Shore. I love pineapples, [...]

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Win a Trip to Hawaii – Lands’ End Oahu Dream Trip Contest and Twitter Party

by CajunMama
Waikiki Beach by Shannon Hurst Lane

Have you been dreaming of a trip to Hawaii? It is such a dreamy state, with natural beauty and a culture that seeps into your soul, always staying with those that visit. One of my favorite brands, Lands’ End, along with the Oahu Visitors Bureau, is giving away a trip to the Island of Oahu. [...]

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Disney Pixar Hawaiian Vacation

by CajunMama

Just in time for the anticipated fall opening of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i, Disney*Pixar Studios are releasing a movie short with the release of “Cars 2″. The short, “Hawaiian Vacation” includes the Toy Story 3 characters and inspiration on how to have your own Hawaii vacation at home. Here’s a [...]

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Destinations in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

by CajunMama

I’m not big on the Sport Illustrated Swimsuit Edition that is released every year (maybe because I’m jealous of those skinny models), but I have to admit, the locations are always beautiful and exotic. The backdrops are sexy like right out of a steamy romance movie. It may even be the perfect avenue to talk [...]

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Romantic Getaways in the USA

by CajunMama
Romantic spot on Little Palm Island

Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and other special holidays are romantic dates for many couples, but what if you’ve forgotten that box of chocolates, Journey necklace, or bottle of perfume? You can still surprise your significant other with an over-the-top gift that will knock their socks off – a romantic getaway. There are so many romantic destinations around [...]

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Hotel Lanai – Affordable Hawaii Lodging

by CajunMama
Front entrance of Hotel Lanai in Hawaii (c) Shannon Hurst Lane | TravelingMamas.com

Hotel Lanai in Lanai City, Hawaii is a charming and affordable lodging choice on the private island of Lanai. The hotel was originally built in 1923 by James Dole as a retreat for visiting executives of Dole Pineapple but today is a cozy getaway in the heart of Lanai City for travelers from all over [...]

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Lanai Pine Sporting Clays

by CajunMama

When visiting the island of Lanai in Hawaii, the first activity that may come to mind is visiting the beach. Yes, there are many beautiful beaches on Lanai, but one of the surprising activities I experienced was at Lanai Pine Sporting Clays. I took an introductory course on sporting clays along with a gun safety [...]

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Morning at Manele Bay, Lanai, Hawaii #VisitLanai

by CajunMama
Sunrise over Pu

One aspect I enjoy about visiting a beach resort is the early mornings, watching the world wake up. Our first morning, after our first day on the island of Lanai was spent on the patio (or lanai) of our room. My husband and I sipped coffee, listening to the waves crash on the shores, the [...]

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Help Me Plan My Lanai Island Adventure in Hawaii

by CajunMama
Manele Bay (c) LandLopers.com

I’m traveling to the island of Lanai for a romantic escape with my husband next week and while I’m there, I plan on gathering as much information about the island as possible. In order to inspire you to visit the island, I plan on checking out activities based on reader requests. Create your free online [...]

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Where Americans Will Travel – Top Destinations for 2011

by CajunMama
Paix - Eiffel Tower - Paris

Surveys are a great way to guage what readers are interested in and how to make content for a site more relevant. We recently did our own travel survey here at TravelingMamas.com and had fun reading all the results. Many of our loyal readers (you) send us emails requesting particular post topics or answers to [...]

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