Ka'anapali Dreamin' » Weekly Websites http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com Sharing the Magic of Maui, one post at a time... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Weekly Website: Alltop – Top Hawaii News http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/02/weekly-website-alltop-top-hawaii-news.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-website-alltop-top-hawaii-news http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/02/weekly-website-alltop-top-hawaii-news.html#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:02:00 +0000 Kris http://testkd.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/?p=212 Welcome to another installment of our Weekly Website series.
Our review this week is going to be a little short, but it’s for a site that packs a big punch.
Alltop – Top Hawaii News

The Internet is such an amazing place these days, and the evolution of how I use it in my everyday life keeps making leaps and bounds.  It was only last August when I showed how I use an iGoogle page to keep tabs on Maui. While I still have that tab page, I made a switch a few months ago to rely more on Google Reader and now have close to 30 Hawaii or Maui themed blogs I subscribe to and enjoy daily.  But Alltop goes one further.
Taken right from the Alltop homepage:
“Alltop is an ‘online magazine rack’ of popular topics. We update the stories every hour. Pick a topic by searching, news category, or name, and we’ll deliver it to you 24 x 7.”
And wouldn’t you know it, Hawaii is one of those topics.
Features
The Hawaii section on Alltop features the latest articles from over 100 Hawaii blogs and news sites (including ours!).  And the variety of what you’ll find is incredible.  There are blogs from different news orginizations on Hawaii, various non-profits and other groups, travel advice, a few realtors, and individual bloggers living both in Hawaii and from across the globe.  Some have a statewide focus while others have a feel local to an individual island or town.  Whatever you’re interested in that hour on any given day, you’ll be sure to find something.
Once you find an article from one of the blogs, just put your mouse over the title to see a short abstract.  If you like it, click the link to go to the entire post.  That’s it.  Really.  How cool is that?
It’s a matter of personal preference, but whenever I discover a site or blog on Alltop that I find myself returning to regularly, I grab the site’s RSS feed and load it into Google Reader.  I’ve probably found a dozen blogs this way that might have otherwise been buried in search results elsewhere.  This has been a really great find for me.
About Alltop
“Two guys and a gal in a garage,” according to their About Alltop page. Yet another great concept on the web, demonstrating that you don’t have to be a big company to do cool things online. One of the reasons I love this profession.  There is also a great set of FAQs on the About page, so be sure to check those out if you want more information.

Talk Story
Are you new to Alltop, or have you been using it already?  Tell us what you think, and what other topics you think are pretty useful there.  I’ve been meaning to check out the Hockey and Photography pages, but there truly isn’t enough time in the day.
As always, be sure to leave comments on this review as well. If you know of a website or blog you think we should feature in our Weekly Websites series, check out the contact details below.
Mahalo.
The Weekly Website Series here at our blog showcases various websites and blogs that we like to frequent, as well as recommend to others. There are so many Maui and Hawaii focused sites out there, it might seem a little intimidating at first. By featuring sites that we us ourselves and have found very helpful and engaging, we hope to introduce others to the very best out there.

To follow along with future editions of our Weekly Website Series, be sure to subscribe to our blog feed to get the latest posts and updates. We already have a bit of a queue, but if you haven’t seen one of your favorites yet, you can contact us or send me a note on Twitter.

]]> http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/02/weekly-website-alltop-top-hawaii-news.html/feed 0 Weekly Website: Hawaii Photography http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-hawaii-photography.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-website-hawaii-photography http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-hawaii-photography.html#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:47:00 +0000 Kris http://testkd.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/?p=203 Welcome to another installment of our Weekly Website series.

This week’s website gives us many great views of the Hawaiian islands, through the eyes of both professional and amateur photographers alike.

Hawaii Photography – Share in the Hawaii Photography Community
http://www.hawaiiphotography.com

I really enjoy looking at photos from Hawaii, and on any given day, it can be a toss up whether I enjoy taking photos of Maui more or viewing those taken by others. In any case, Hawaii Photography offers a lovely collection of top rate photographs from local Hawaii photographers and from visitors (like myself) that have really taken a liking to snapping photos on vacation. There is also a sense of community at the Hawaii Photography website, offering features to post and discuss topics with other photographers on the islands with similar passions for shooting in paradise.

Features
When you visit the home page of Hawaii Photography, right away you’re greeted with a slideshow of some 75 photos or so from members on the site. These aren’t tiny little thumbnails, either. They’re 800px by 590px full of Aloha goodness that showcase everything from flora to sunsets, and portraits to whale encounters. Kind of seems like a no brainer to have on the front page of a photography site, but I was (and still am) very impressed when I first saw it.

The next thing to notice is the Members list on the left-hand side. The site currently has about 60 members, which in today’s web terms is relatively small. Yet for a site with a narrow focus (and I use the term narrow lightly) on just the Hawaiian islands, it’s a pretty strong community. Viewing the Members page on the site lists a few Featured Members at the top, showcasing some of the professional photographers capturing the Aloha spirit on the islands.

There are a few other features worth noting that add to the community feel of Hawaii Photography:

  • Customizable home page for members
  • Comment and sharing features for photos
  • A blog to post updates and photos to
  • Individual discussion groups per island
  • An overall discussion forum to Talk Story, share ideas or arrange meet-ups
  • Slideshow badges like the one I posted below


Find more photos like this on Hawaii Photography

There are a few other features, too, that I haven’t discovered yet, so be sure to check it out for yourself. While my profile page hasn’t really been customized at all, I wanted to share the one from Natalie Brown. She is the photographer we booked for our vacation portraits next month when we’re on Maui, and seeing some of her worked online at Hawaii Photography certainly helped make our decision to choose her that much easier.

About Hawaii Photography
Hawaii Photography was created and managed by Hawaii Web Design, and looking at the dozens of websites they’ve put together for businesses and groups on Maui and across the islands, they sure know a thing or two about portraying the beauty of Hawaii online. Be sure to check out their portfolio to see if any of your favorite sites are done by Hawaii Web Design. Looking at my list of future sites to feature in our Weekly Website series, there are one or two coming up shortly.

Talk Story
Head on over to Hawaii Photography and let us know what you think. If you’re like me, you’ll probably be drawn into all the amazing photos, so be sure to share your favorites. And for any other vacation photographers or Hawaii enthusiasts with a hard-drive full of photos, why don’t you sign up while you’re there?

As always, if you know of a website or blog you think we should feature in our Weekly Websites series, check out the contact details below.

Mahalo.
– Kris

The Weekly Website Series here at our blog showcases various websites and blogs that we like to frequent, as well as recommend to others. There are so many Maui and Hawaii focused sites out there, it might seem a little intimidating at first. By featuring sites that we us ourselves and have found very helpful and engaging, we hope to introduce others to the very best out there.

To follow along with future editions of our Weekly Website Series, be sure to subscribe to our blog feed to get the latest posts and updates. We already have a bit of a queue, but if you haven’t seen one of your favorites yet, you can contact us or send me a note on Twitter.

]]> http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-hawaii-photography.html/feed 0 Weekly Website: KGMB9 News Hawaii http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-kgmb9-news-hawaii.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-website-kgmb9-news-hawaii http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-kgmb9-news-hawaii.html#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0000 Kris http://testkd.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/?p=193 Aloha and welcome to another edition in our Weekly Website series.
We’re taking a somewhat different approach to our series this week by featuring, of all things, a TV News website in Hawaii.
KGMB9 News Hawaii

First, I’ll say that we always enjoy watching the local news when we’re on Maui. For us, it’s not about seeing the weather forecast, but staying more in tuned with the everyday life on the islands and learning what happens on Hawaii from day to day. Sure, there’s some of the same national stories and, like back home, there’s always the bad news being reported (violence, crime, the economy, etc.). Yet, there’s always at least two or three local stories that are very heartwarming and showcase individuals or local organizations spreading the Aloha Spirit.
Okay, back to the website portion of this post. Why KGMB9, and not one of the others online? Two words, “Streaming Video”. Well, there’s actually more than that, so read on.
Features
Now that the cat is out of the bag, my favorite feature of the KGMB9 website is the Streaming Video they have right there on the home page. It’s easy, always on (at least from the times I’ve tried it) and free. Depending on daylight savings time here on the mainland, I can tune into the 6pm news airing on Hawaii instead of watching the 10pm news locally. Pretty neat, I think.
Also, if you’re looking for an alternative to the national network morning shows, how about one with a Hawaii flavor to it? Their website also features stories and content from Sunrise on KGMB9, the Hawaii morning show that starts off at 4:30am HST (which again works out nicely if you’re on the mainland).
There is one other thing I wanted to mention about KGMB9 that has really drawn me to their website, and it’s their engaging use of the micro-blogging service Twitter. You can follow along and get first tips on breaking stories by following @KGMB9, and if you’ve never heard of Twitter before, KGMB9 even has a short article to get you started.
For us on the mainland, it has never really been this easy to stay tuned to all things Hawaii without actually being there. Of course, visiting the Aloha State is always the best option, but the KGMB9 website can certainly help out in a pinch.

Talk Story
Mahalo for playing along with our little change of pace here in the Weekly Websites series. If you have any thoughts on this review or about the KGMB9 News website, we invite you to talk story here.
Also, if you have a website or blog you think we’d be interested in, check out the contact details below and tell us about it.
Mahalo.
The Weekly Website Series here at our blog showcases various websites and blogs that we like to frequent, as well as recommend to others. There are so many Maui and Hawaii focused sites out there, it might seem a little intimidating at first. By featuring sites that we us ourselves and have found very helpful and engaging, we hope to introduce others to the very best out there.

To follow along with future editions of our Weekly Website Series, be sure to subscribe to our blog feed to get the latest posts and updates. We already have a bit of a queue, but if you haven’t seen one of your favorites yet, you can contact us or send me a note on Twitter.

]]> http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-kgmb9-news-hawaii.html/feed 6 Weekly Website: Maui Beach Guide http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-maui-beach-guide.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-website-maui-beach-guide http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-maui-beach-guide.html#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:51:00 +0000 Kris http://testkd.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/?p=181 Welcome to another installment of our Weekly Website series.
We’re heading to the beach with this week’s website, which looks to be one of the most complete beach guides devoted solely to the island of Maui.
Maui Beach Guide

Maui Beach Guide aims to do one thing, and one thing well, beaches on Maui. We’ve been using their site for our last two trips, and it has come in handy for letting us know what to expect when we visit beaches for the first time.
Because of it’s narrowed focus, the site itself isn’t that large and doesn’t change very often. In that respect, this review isn’t going to seem that exhaustive, but trust us, this site is worth knowing about.
Features
The focus of Maui Beach Guide is to cover all the beaches on Maui, which seems like a large feat to undertake. Although their home page has a listing of close to 40 beaches, not all of them have information. For the bigger known beaches, however, you’ll find quite a bit of info.
What can you expect to find when looking up a beach on the Maui Beach Guide? Well, let’s take a look. The page for Kahekili Beach Park, the sister beach to Ka’anapali Beach, features:
  • An overview about the beach itself,
  • Other names that this beach is often referred to (which happens more than you’d think),
  • Hours of Operation,
  • Weather forecasts (albeit from 2 years ago),
  • Sunrise/sunset times (again, a little outdated),
  • Webcams, if available,
  • Directions and a map on where to go,
  • Facility information,
  • and details on nearby hotels, etc.

That’s a lot of good information, even if some of the weather and sunset times are updated. Things like weather and sunset times you can find elsewhere, so those don’t bother us that much.

I think it’s a really great idea, and as mentioned previously, has helped us plan some of our beach hopping in the past. The webcams and photos have to be our favorites, and seeing the views online (with links to the main sites) are always fun to view. From that perspective, Maui Beach Guide seems to have really done their homework.

Talk Story
We welcome you to talk story if you have thoughts on this review or on Maui Beach Guide. If you have used this site before, or have ideas on how the site can be improved (besides being updated), feel free to share them here, too.
Stay tuned next week for another edition in our Weekly Websites series, and if you have a blog or site you’d like us to feature, read below.
Mahalo.
The Weekly Website Series here at our blog showcases various websites and blogs that we like to frequent, as well as recommend to others. There are so many Maui and Hawaii focused sites out there, it might seem a little intimidating at first. By featuring sites that we us ourselves and have found very helpful and engaging, we hope to introduce others to the very best out there.

To follow along with future editions of our Weekly Website Series, be sure to subscribe to our blog feed to get the latest posts and updates. We already have a bit of a queue, but if you haven’t seen one of your favorites yet, you can contact us or send me a note on Twitter.

]]> http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-maui-beach-guide.html/feed 0 Weekly Website: A Maui Blog http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-maui-blog.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-website-maui-blog http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-maui-blog.html#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:39:00 +0000 Kris http://testkd.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/?p=176 Aloha! Welcome to 2009 and another installment of our Weekly Website series.
We’re sticking with a Maui focus for our featured site this week, and we taking a look at one of the categories of blogs that I like to call “life in paradise.”
A Maui Blog
While the sites in our weekly series to this point have been travel and information guides focused on Maui and the other Hawaiian islands, A Maui Blog is the first in our series that showcases life on Maui. The blog is written by Liza, who has been living on the Valley Isle since ’94 (lucky duck). Checking out the archives at A Maui Blog, it was started back in December of 2006, but has really taken off with regular posts now in the past 3 months or so. While that might not seem like a lot, Liza has been blogging non-stop on her original blog, Liza’s Eyeview, for 2 full years now. For those of us that have a passion for blogging, we know that it takes a lot of work to keep up that pace for so long.
I referred to this blog as being in category I call “life in paradise,” because that’s what A Maui Blog is all about. It covers different aspects of living on Maui, from things like local news, weather, and events to updates on what her kids are up to. There are a lot of great photos, too, which we really like. These aren’t all just the typical postcard views either (although there are some of those). We enjoy the everyday photos that showcase life on Maui, whether it’s a day at the mall or outdoor xmas decorations, Hawaiian style. It’s that view of everyday life that I enjoy the most about her blog, as well as the notion that life on Maui isn’t always about sunsets and going to the beach.
Features
A Maui Blog is a traditional blog, which aren’t structured with the navigation and features of a full website. For those types of blogs, the focus in this part of our review looks at some of the regular post series instead of site features.

The are currently three series that are featured on A Maui Blog, with my favorite being the Wordless Wednesday series. There’s something about photos that just capture the pure essence of Maui that need no further explanation. Those always gets to me. I also enjoy the Aloha Friday series each week, because after all, who doesn’t look forward to Fridays?

The Aloha Friday series at A Maui Blog is in participation with many other blogs featured at An Island Life. You can find even more blogs participating there each week.

Favorite Posts
I’ve only been following A Maui Blog for about a month or two, but that’s still enough time to gather a few favorite posts.

We welcome you to talk story if you have thoughts on this review or on A Maui Blog. Mahalo to Liza for sharing a little bit of her family’s life on Maui with all of us, and keep those photos coming!
Stay tuned next week for another edition in our Weekly Websites series, and if you have a blog or site you’d like us to feature, read below.
Mahalo.
The Weekly Website Series here at our blog showcases various websites and blogs that we like to frequent, as well as recommend to others. There are so many Maui and Hawaii focused sites out there, it might seem a little intimidating at first. By featuring sites that we us ourselves and have found very helpful and engaging, we hope to introduce others to the very best out there.

To follow along with future editions of our Weekly Website Series, be sure to subscribe to our blog feed to get the latest posts and updates. We already have a bit of a queue, but if you haven’t seen one of your favorites yet, you can contact us or send me a note on Twitter.

]]> http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2009/01/weekly-website-maui-blog.html/feed 2 Weekly Website: Maui Online Guide http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2008/12/weekly-website-maui-online-guide.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-website-maui-online-guide http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2008/12/weekly-website-maui-online-guide.html#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:25:00 +0000 Kris http://testkd.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/?p=166 Aloha, and welcome to the this week’s installment of our Weekly Website series.
Today’s site is another one that I’ve been following for almost a year now, and is devoted solely to Maui. Even though the site is currently on hiatus after a recent, and very nice, site redesign, there is still a lot of good information to be found here.
Maui Online Guide – A Visitors Guide to Maui and the Islands of Hawaii
Maui Online Guide is actually one in a series of websites owned and operated by David and Vana Boyd as a publication of Sugar Beach Enterprises. Don’t let that “Enterprises” name on the about page get you thinking this is some marketing or corporate site. Maui Online Guide has a very personal feel to it, almost as if you’re talking story with someone about Maui that you’ve known for years.
Features
When you first visit the home page of Maui Online Guide, you see a giant Google Map of Maui County with a lot of markers on it. Each marker represents a different entry posted on the blog, and shows the location mentioned in the article. Just about every blog post has a location and map associated with it, which is a nice way to learn about different parts of the island. We personally like this for the Beaches category, since we’re always looking for new beaches to visit and like to know where to find them.
If you find the article map on the home page too cluttered or not very easy to navigate, the list of categories and the search box on the right-hand sidebar make it very simple to find what you’re looking foor. If you want to start browsing through the most recent entries, you can go right to the site’s blog.
Categories
There are a few categories on the site that we find especially helpful. The first, which I eluded to above, is the Beaches category. It features 11 different beaches on Maui, many of which we haven’t yet visited and aren’t mentioned very much anywhere else. Each beach article features photos, a map, written directions and a list of facilities that you’ll find there. Very helpful.
The next category I wanted to share with you is the News category, which may be the category with the most entries in it. Many of my favorite posts (listed below) from Maui Online Guide are of news stories that I first found here and not as headlines on the regular news sites. Sharing those lesser known news stories partially inspired us to create our own News Articles section.
The Postcards category is the last one I wanted to mention. It was a feature named Postcards from Paradise, and accepted picturesque photos from the site’s readers. This section was only started a few months before the site went dormant, so you won’t find too many entires. But of the ones that are there, the Mountains and Whales photo is by far our favorite.
Favorite Posts
As part of this week’s review, below are the favorite posts that I’ve enjoyed reading on the blog at Maui Online Guide. 

If you have thoughts on this review or on Maui Online Guide, please share them with us here. We send David and Vana our best wishes on their current endeavours and, as fellow fans of Maui, hope they get a chance to return to the Valley Isle in the near future.
Be sure to stay tuned next week for another edition in our Weekly Websites series.
Mahalo.
The Weekly Website Series here at our blog showcases various websites and blogs that we like to frequent, as well as recommend to others. There are so many Maui and Hawaii focused sites out there, it might seem a little intimidating at first. By featuring sites that we us ourselves and have found very helpful and engaging, we hope to introduce others to the very best out there.

To follow along with future editions of our Weekly Website Series, be sure to subscribe to our blog feed to get the latest posts and updates. We already have a bit of a queue, but if you haven’t seen one of your favorites yet, you can contact us or send me a note on Twitter.

]]> http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2008/12/weekly-website-maui-online-guide.html/feed 0 Weekly Website: Go Visit Hawaii – Hawaii Travel Guide http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2008/12/weekly-website-go-visit-hawaii-hawaii-travel-guide.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-website-go-visit-hawaii-hawaii-travel-guide http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2008/12/weekly-website-go-visit-hawaii-hawaii-travel-guide.html#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:58:00 +0000 Kris http://testkd.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/?p=160 Aloha, and welcome to the first installment in our Weekly Website series.
Ever since launching our own website in Sept. ’07, there has really been one blog that has set the bar for us in terms of content, community, and contribution to the space on the web that is devoted to all things Hawaii. It seems only fitting that this site be the first in our new series.
Go Visit Hawaii – Hawaii Travel Guide
Go Visit Hawaii is, without question, the site I recommend the most when people ask me about visiting Hawaii. The driving force behind GVH is editor and Hawaii blogger Sheila Beal, who’s been sharing the Aloha spirit online for over two years now. A repeat Trip Coach at Budget Travel and always providing so much helpful information, new readers are often surprised to learn that she doesn’t actually live in Hawaii. She had us fooled at first, too.
Features
One of the first things you notice about Go Visit Hawaii when browsing through the site is that it covers such a wide range of information, yet does so in a way that’s very easy to navigate. Depending on what you’re looking for, you can start by looking at one of the different Hawaii Vacation Guides, which are broken down by the four major islands.  Not sure which one(s) are right for you, browse them all and find out. Still can’t decide? Maybe a few (or a lot) of photos will help. Those that know us know that we love photos from Hawaii.
Once you have an island or two in mind, say Maui, for example, there are sub-categories for what to see and do, where to eat, and even deals that are out there from time to time. Once you find every thing you need to know about your islands of choice, head over to the popular General Hawaii category. There you’ll find interesting things about Hawaii that even repeat visitors like ourselves didn’t know at first.
Community
Any blogger will tell you that a blog with tons of content and maybe the best writers in the world won’t mean much without readership and community. Well, Go Visit Hawaii has one of the friendliest and active communities that I’ve enjoyed participating in, whether Hawaii-related or not. At the time of this post, there have been over 2,500 responses posted on topics at GVH, which for a blog that is 2 years old is very respectable. The different folks and Hawaii fans that I have met at GVH come from all over the place, whether from the islands themselves to across the mainland and even the snowy neighbors to our north all share their feedback and experiences visiting Hawaii, it’s often been termed a “support group” for some of us.
And Sheila herself is very active in responses from her reader, which is very key to fostering such a successful community. As a fellow blogger, I respect that tremendously.
Favorite Posts
Since I’ve been reading Go Visit Hawaii for over a year now, I have come across so many great articles that it’s hard to remember them all.  I only recently started sharing my favorites in an effort to keep track of what I read online, but I’d thought I’d share a few here that have stuck with me the most.

So, if you haven’t discovered Go Visit Hawaii yet, I hope you find this review helpful. After browsing through the site, we have a feeling that you’ll find the information you’re looking for and will be joining in the discussions before you know it.
If you have thoughts on this review or on Go Visit Hawaii, please feel free to share them with us here. Also, be sure to stay tuned next week for another edition of Weekly Websites.
Mahalo.
The Weekly Website Series here at our blog showcases various websites and blogs that we like to frequent, as well as recommend to others. There are so many Maui and Hawaii focused sites out there, it might seem a little intimidating at first. By featuring sites that we us ourselves and have found very helpful and engaging, we hope to introduce others to the very best out there.

To follow along with future editions of our Weekly Website Series, be sure to subscribe to our blog feed to get the latest posts and updates. We already have a bit of a queue, but if you haven’t seen one of your favorites yet, you can contact us or send me a note on Twitter.

]]> http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2008/12/weekly-website-go-visit-hawaii-hawaii-travel-guide.html/feed 4 Weekly Websites – Coming Soon http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2008/12/weekly-websites-coming-soon.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-websites-coming-soon http://www.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/2008/12/weekly-websites-coming-soon.html#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:03:00 +0000 Kris http://testkd.kaanapalidreamin.com/blog/?p=153 Laptop on the LanaiLast week, we launched a new weekly series here at the blog that cover our travel traditions. This week, I’m also setting the stage for another new series, the Weekly Website series.

Back in August, I shared a little glimpse of how I like to keep tabs on Maui when I’m on home the mainland. In that post, I also  spoke to the websites and blogs that we follow regularly, and how you can find details about those in our (still growing) Reviews section. But there are some really great sites and blogs out there that I follow, and just having a little paragraph about each can’t really do them justice.

So, starting next week, I’m going to make a commitment to feature one of the sites or blogs from that list here at the blog, and give others the opprotunity to talk story and share their thoughts as well. This will give me more room to detail out what I like about each site or blog, share some of my favorite and most recommended posts from each, and give our readers a better feel for why they should check them out. 

There’s Still More to Come
The more and more I’m online reading about Maui, and Hawaii in general, the more I stumble across so many great sites.  It’s really hard to keep up sometimes, so taking the opportunity to feature a different site each week will encourage me to stay on top of things. :)  As an example, one blog that I recently discovered and added to the Blogs list is A Maui Blog.  This blog, written by Liza, features many different aspects of life on Maui, as her and her family have experienced over the last 15 years.  There are some great posts about local events and other happenings on the Valley Isle, and a lot of great photos, too.

I’ll have more on A Maui Blog in a future edition of our Weekly Websites series, but don’t wait until then, check it out now.

Have a Website or Blog?
If you have a website or a blog that covers the magic of Maui or any of the Hawaiian islands, we’d love to see it.  Just contact us with the details or look me up on Twitter and drop me a line there. 

Also, if you have comments or thoughts on our own website, do please take a minute to share them with us. You can do so in our Talk Story section. We really love hearing from everyone.

Mahalo.
– Kris

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