In Ancient Hawai’i, nothing happened without the acknowledgment of the Gods and Goddesses. There was no word for religion in the Hawaiian language. Back then, religion was a philosophy of everyday life in its entirety. Hawaiians knew they were more than physical beings and always focused on being in touch with their creator. Hawaiian… Read more »
Hawaiian Values are, in essence, values for humanity. Their uniqueness comes from being expressed in a pure, pristine way. Even though they were inherited from ancient Polynesian Culture and an environment that is temperate to tropical, they still speak to the values we have today worldwide. People living together on this small planet must have… Read more »
No matter how much we learn about Maui or the State of Hawai’i, there is always something new and exciting just around the bend. We searched for some unusual facts and information and found out SO MANY things we never knew about this rare and unique island chain. The hardest thing we had to do… Read more »
Temptation Tours has continued to be the recipient of the Viator Badge of Excellence and we are very proud of this acknowledgment. As Queen Kapi’olani said, Strive for the Highest, and that is what we do. Always putting our guests first for the best experience possible. Why does this matter, you ask? Well, first of… Read more »
The ancient Hawaiians named each place purposefully. This was so that anyone coming to that place would know its story. Knowing the history and intertwining mythology of a place deepens our experience of it and makes being there more meaningful. In the Hawaiian language, a place name evokes the mana or power of that area…. Read more »
If you have ever visited Hawai’i, you have heard of the legendary King, Kamehameha the Great. He was the one person who was capable of achieving the impossible – uniting the Hawaiian Islands under one rule and one kingdom by 1810. Kamehameha’s vision was much like that of the United States, to form one nation… Read more »
