Things that make Hawaii... Hawaii!

• Learn and hear Olelo Hawai`i or some of the more common 'Pidgin' words and phrases.
• Our favorite, the Iolani Palace

• Oahu horseback riding through lush green valleys or along beaches.

• Underwater photography how-to's

• Transportation by city bus

• For those who have seen "Jaws," tips to avoid shark attacks, a great site to dispel those sensationalized myths, great links to boot...

• Oahu Dolphin and Whale Encounters by "Marine Safari"

• Have Annette's Adventures provide all your Hawaiian travel needs. Annette's Adventures at (808) 235-5431

• Hawaiian Wearable Art offers unique tropical Sarongs and Pareau's light-weight cotton, individually hand-dyed in beautiful tropical colors inspired by Hawaiian essence.

• Wine and Dine Honolulu, the best joints reviewed.

• "Lost" in Hawaii - Virtual Tour

• Hawaii vacation and travel resources
• Hawaiian Culture and Tradition

• Hawaiian Dictionary
• Hawaiian History Walking Tours
• Island Gifts of Aloha

Links to Whales, Dolphins and other marine mammals

• Wikiwhale   
• Whale and Dolphin Bibliographies, Sounds -Audiography, and
  Videography
• Links and review on Dolphin Swims Worldwide - including Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and the Bahamas.
• Your Ocean Link, Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Whale and Dolphin Sounds
• The CMS page summarizes the available information on distribution, behavior, migrations and threats for 71 cetacean species.
• Hear humpback whale songs
• Hawaii's Marine Wildlife : Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, and Seals A Course of Study
• ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING RESEARCH AND RECOVERY OF THE DOLPHIN
• The Society for Marine Mammalogy
• Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
• A quick checklist of Hawaii cetaceans at Kona Whale Watch
• The Learning Center - Hawaii Marine Life, Fish Invertebrates and Seaweed
• Speak whale! Visit the American Cetacean Society Glossary.
• Good marine science videos

So you want to be a Marine Biologist? Check out these sites...

• Three Really, Really Bad Reasons to want to be a Marine Biologist, and two good ones.. :-)
• Top schools for marine biology
• Careers & Jobs in Marine Biology & Oceanography, Great Resource page
• Want to be a whale trainer? What your life is worth,

  Lads Before the Wind : Diary of a Dolphin Trainer  

Need facts on Hawaii for a school report?

Oahu Places to Stay, lodging, accomodations

OUR RECOMMENDATION FOR A GREAT PLACE TO STAY: Hale 'Nalo Vacation Beachside Rentals - a great "off-the-beaten path" vacation rental with three double suites, located just a few steps from the BEST unspoiled 3.5 mile white sand beach in Hawaii. Check them out and book online at www.halenalo.com

Sailing and Surfing Hawaii

• Polynesian Voyaging Society , Don't miss this one!
• Words and guitar tabs to Jimmy Buffett songs
• Hey Parrotheads! Spread out a blanket and listen to Radio Margaritaville
• Surf news and weather links
• Tips on surfing along with history of surfing, famous people, surf spots by island, etc. and even a message board for surfers!

Other Nature Tours & Friends

• Top Wildlife Adventures
• Free Online Fish Egreetings or Hawaii Travel (including a dolphin Egreeting) from 123Greetings.com! Send Free Online Greeting Cards to your friends & loved ones. ALL cards are absolutely FREE
• Take a hike with the Sierra Club of Hawaii. Guided hikes only $3 for non-members.
• Women Entrepreneurs - There are many dedicated women braving the new frontier of the web, starting businesses, displaying their arts and crafts, sharing their business skills and broadening their professional horizons.

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