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We know the American state of Hawaii as a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches and the original home of surfing. Less known is that Hawaii was, for nearly 100 years, an independent kingdom. United in 1795 by its first monarch, King Kamehameha I, known as “The Great”. There were eight monarchs until the Kingdom’s overthrow in 1893 – the last monarch being its only reigning queen – Liliuokalani.
She was born Lydia Liliu Loloku Walania Kamakaeha on 2 September 1838 in Honolulu. Her mother, Analea Keohokalole and her father, Caesar Kapaakea were members of the Hawaiian nobility and were collateral relations of the Royal House of Kamehameha. King Kamehameha III recognised Liliuokalani and her siblings as heirs to the Hawaiian throne, and at the age of four, she was sent to study with other recognised royal heirs at the Chief’s Children’s School.
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1. Alaska’s Coast Two adults on stand up paddle board (SUP) observe hole melted in iceberg on Bear Lake in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.
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In the midst of the pandemic, Alaska s entire May to September cruise season was cancelled in 2020. That left some 1.3 million travelers unable to board ships to experience thunderously calving glaciers, frolicking humpback whales, lively gold rush towns, and fascinating Alaska Native arts scenes. Tourism providers missed serious income. Cruise lines and local officials express muted optimism about 2021, which may be the best year to see Alaska given that cruise ships are unlikely to sail full and coastal towns won t have their typical crowds even post-vaccine rollout. Or skip the civilization part: Vast national parks such as Glacier Bay, Misty Fjords, and Kenai Fjords are best reached by
This year, there wonât be any special evening tours at Iolani Palace Iolani Palace in the evening hours By HNN Staff | December 9, 2020 at 5:16 PM HST - Updated December 13 at 1:22 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - An annual winter tradition at Iolani Palace is on hold this year.
The 2020 Queen Kapiolani Evening Tours have been canceled in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Every year the special nighttime tours are held after Christmas and before New Yearâs Eve in honor of Queen Kapiolaniâs birthday, which is Dec. 31.
âWeâve made the difficult decision to put a hold on this treasured celebration to adhere to state guidelines and protect our community,â said Paula Akana, executive director of The Friends of Iolani Palace. âWe look forward to sharing this experience with guests once it is safe to do so.