A great memory of the Dole Cannery, Hawaii

Many years ago on a family vacation to Hawaii we visited the Dole Pineapple Cannery on Oahu. It was a delightful day filled with adventure. Riding the city bus to and from the plant, taking a guided tour, and best of all, sampling the delicious Dole pineapple products. My youngest brother, then a teenager was tired, hungry and very thirsty. At the end of the tour our Hawaiian guide asked all of the tour group to please help ourselves to the chilled pineapple juice that was in large chilling containers. Oh, it was so welcomed by all. Especially my brother... he stood in line and then proceeded to have twenty three of the small cups of juice. I could not believe he did that, but his response was..."Wow, this is the best juice I've ever tasted!" and it truly was! Since then I've returned to Hawaii...but the cannery closed in 1993...I miss the charm, and especially the pineapple juice that was so generously offered to all... A great memory of a time in history where we could really enjoy the fun, the sun, sandy beach and smiling when we tell this story of the special trip. Thanks Dole for being part of our family memories.

Makua Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

This is a beach and area that is off the beaten path for a vacation. It is stunning and full of wonderful nature... Very green and scenic. A great place to sit back and enjoy some peace and quiet from the everyday stress of life... Put away that cell phone and computer, listening to the waves and feel the warmth of the sun. Magnificent!

lanikai Beach, Hawaii

Just this fabulous photo to brighten the dark days of winter... this is such a nice beach to take a walk, have a picnic, sunbath, enjoy the peaceful blue water and powder sugar sand. Always a great day in Hawaii....

Hanalei Bay, Hawaii

This is one of my favorite places in the world... natural beauty at its finest. Clean fresh air and fabulous sunsets, who could ask for more!

Hanauma Bay Park, Hawaii

This is one of my very favorite beaches to visit. I have spent countless hours watching to sealife in this interesting park. Go for a day and have memories for a lifetime! On the island of Oahu, about a one hour drive from Honolulu. A must see trip on your visit to the islands... simply paradise!

Scents of Hawaii

In all this world I have a favorite peaceful sanctuary. A place that has its own special identity. Sights and sounds of a world forgotten in time. In all its grandeur we know it as Hawaii. Many special scents abound in nature's tropical bounty. Passion fruit, pineapple, papaya, coconut, ginger and my very favorite "jasmine." My Alba moisture cream is a wonderful blend of vitamin E and lovely jasmine. I use it everyday to promote soft and healthy skin, help guard against environmental stress and premature aging of the skin. Taking your skin to the islands on vacation is truly wonderful, but for those days when we are home, why not transform your day with the scents of the islands and take your skin to the tropics over and over again. Try Jasmine and vitamin E moisture rich cream by Alba, truly a delight for the skin. Always stay refreshed! Enjoy!