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I'olani Palace
Hawai'i
Whitney

The Best Tips for Visiting I’olani Palace

Hawai’ian history is beautiful, tragic, and endlessly fascinating. It’s the only US state that has ever been a sovereign kingdom. Hawai’ians formerly practiced human sacrifice. The Palace was a prison for the last queen of Hawai’i. The kings and queens of Hawai’i traveled the world and were honored as sovereign leaders, despite the color of their skin. And visitors to O’ahu today can visit I’olani Palace in Honolulu. Here are the best tips to make your visit a great one–even with a baby in tow!

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Baby on O'ahu
Hawai'i
Whitney

The Best Things to Do on O’ahu with a Baby

You’ve doing it! You’re surviving the long flight to the islands, you’re ready to show your baby the world, and you’re excited to spend some time in paradise. But, what are you going to do with the baby, am I right? Here are the best things to do with a baby on O’ahu, Hawai’i!

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surf lesson on Waikiki
Hawai'i
Whitney

Widow Travel: The Best Things I Learned from My Surf Lesson on Waikiki

I’ve been afraid of drowning in the ocean since, maybe the first grade. It was one of my biggest fears, ever. But after my sweet, strong, healthy husband died so tragically and suddenly, I developed the strong feeling that fear is foolish. The worst had already happened. Nothing else could hurt me. Why would I be afraid of anything else? So I decided to face my fears.

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