Time for Hawaii Time
on Nov 20, 2009 in hawaii travel As I get ready to head out on my well deserved and much needed vacation, it got me thinking about how Hawaiian people live on their own time - "Hawaii Time".  Hawaii time is slowing down, taking a breath, and doing things at your own pace, all i...

Take The Natalani Travel Poll!
on Nov 17, 2009 in poll travel It's on the right hand side of the blog - this survey is thanks to an interesting travel discussion I had with some colleagues last week - and I would love to know your travel preferences too.  Happy Voting!

A Holiday Travel Survival Guide
on Nov 16, 2009 in hawaii travel airports Yes, it really is the holiday season. Before you head out and brave the airports, the roads, and your grandma's cooking, check out these tips thanks to Christopher Elliott at msnbc.com, as the upcoming travel season will be different than past ones i...

Google Street View Maps - Finally in Hawaii
on Nov 11, 2009 in hawaii When I read the news this week that street view was now available for Hawaii on Google maps, the first place I went was my old apartment block on Pau St. The memories! It was great to be able to zoom in, see my old parking stall and the street that I...

Can You Say Neglected?
on Nov 10, 2009My poor blog is terrible shape. I have been neglecting the blog due to work, sleep and exercise. Poor excuses I know. By the time I get home I am so tired that I can't think about paradise. And in the mornings, I have been trying to go to the gym and...

Bookmarks for Week of October 26
on Oct 27, 2009 in hawaii bookmarks When I'm not blogging, I am constantly reading! Here are some stories of interest to me this week - I hope you enjoy them too.Luggage Lowpoints - Maggelans has a great article on what to do if your luggage is lost - thanks to True Aloha.Hawaii Humane...

Bookmarks for Week of October 19
on Oct 21, 2009 in hawaii bookmarks When I'm not blogging, I am constantly reading! Here are some stories of interest to me this week - I hope you enjoy them too.TV Writer Offers an Insider's View - Mad Men Producer Maria Jacquemetton is doing a 2-day seminar with UH-Manoa's Pacific Ne...

Fancy a Cruise?
on Oct 15, 2009 in hawaii vacation cruise Thinking about a trip to Hawaii in the next few months? Have you considered a cruise of the Hawaiian Islands? Beat of Hawaii is reporting today that you can score a 7 day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands for as little as $499 per person with NCL Pr...

Wordless Wednesday
on Oct 14, 2009 in hawaii vacation photos Here's some of my favorite pictures from O'ahu to help you forget about the fall weather....enjoy!

Bookmarks for Week of October 12
on Oct 12, 2009 in hawaii bookmarks When I'm not blogging (which is often right now!), I am constantly reading! Here are some stories of interest to me this week - I hope you enjoy them too.Historic Waikiki - How It Became Hawaii's Most Valuable Real EstateWill Hawaii Become the next C...