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Who isn't tempted by the allure of the islands? The lush flowers, the droopy palm trees ripe with coconuts, the gentle waves lapping the shore…. Sure, it's a clichéd vision of Hawaii, but it's an effective (and largely deserved!) one. Travel companies have been milking it for decades, and Hawaii remains one of the top spots for honeymooners.
While on my own honeymoon in Maui, I came across a package of postcards featuring vintage art from the early 20th century—the glory days of travel to Hawaii. This was a time when airlines and cruise lines were selling the glamour of travel to the Pacific by using some of the classic art imagery that had already been seen on "luxury" items like canned pineapples.
Check out the slide show I've put together, showcasing a bunch of these iconic images of Hawaii.
Related While we have you in the mood, read up on your favorite island, whether it's Kauai, Maui, Oahu or the Big Island.
Earlier A slide show of photographs from the book Exotic Postcards: The Lure of Distant Lands
[artwork courtesy of islandartstore.com]
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VERY TIMELY ARTICLE FOR US...WE LEAVE ON A CRUISE TO HAWAII ON TUESDAY AND YOUR POSTCARDS INCREASES OUR EXPECTATIONS...THE ABOVE WEBSITE HAS PICS FROM OUR PRIOR CRUISES TO HAWAII...ENJOY AND THANKS AGAIN FOR POSTING SLIDES OF OLD HAWAII!
Posted By RALPH CASTRO on September 13, 2007, 1:55 PM
i wanted to move to hawaii
i was woundering if you had any good advice
Posted By ed lawless on October 11, 2007, 11:19 AM
Hi, Ed,
We don't give out advice on relocations.
However, we will be having a guest expert on Hawaii answer questions submitted by readers soon.
Sheila Beal, editor of GoVisitHawaii.com, will be answering questions on Oct. 30, Tuesday, at 12 noon at BudgetTravel.com.
You can ask your question then, or submit it a few days in advance.
Thanks,
Sean
Blog editor
Posted By Blog Editor on October 11, 2007, 11:42 AM
Vintage postcards are interesting but having visited Hawaii many times and photographed on all the islands, I could probably do a duplicate with modern images.
In spite of over commercialization and prolifertion of golf courses, there are still great hiking, snorkeling and outdoor activities.
Posted By Don Whiteley on October 11, 2007, 7:12 PM
Ed, I just had another thought: Here's a sneak preview of an article from our latest issue, a Trip Coach for a couple going to Hawaii.
This might help, too.
http://www.budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2007/10/01/AR2007100101156.html
Posted By Blog Editor on October 12, 2007, 10:29 AM
I loved the vintage post cards! They say so much about old Hawaii. At the end of last year I was lucky to purchase a calendar with vintage pictures for $1.00 at a book store.
Posted By Marilyn Foster on October 13, 2007, 7:47 AM
What is the best island for 4 night Honeymoon? My son & fiance want to book a trip there in April, 2008. They do not want to rent a car.
Can you recommend a hotel or where to get a great package deal?
Thank you!
Karen
Posted By Karen Keefe on October 29, 2007, 10:03 PM
i hope they went on a cruise wow my mom and i zip lined we ate so much every morning was like christmass morning because the ship docked during the night and when you woke up some other beautiful place the next morning 3 times there is not enough i hope to go back in 2 years when i turn 50
Posted By sharon lee on June 25, 2008, 1:10 PM