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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
I went to the exotic holiday islands that feature in Disney's new movie – with dinosaur tours and turtle beaches
It is also one of the few places in the world where you can see turtles basking in the sun on the shore WILD TIME I went to the exotic holiday islands that feature in Disney's new movie – with dinosaur tours and turtle beaches Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 'ISN'T this where the dinosaurs come and eat us?' I joke. We're ten minutes into our hiking tour of O'ahu — one of the eight main islands in the US state of Hawaii — when our buggy tyre goes flat. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 The stunning Waikiki landscape with its golden beaches Credit: Supplied 7 When temperatures soared past 30C, I headed to the famous Waikiki Beach to cool off in the waters Credit: Getty 7 Dubbed the surfing capital of the world, the North Shore felt like I'd stepped back in time, with its laid-back community Credit: Getty Thankfully, despite Jurassic Park being filmed here, no dinosaurs ever roamed in Hawaii. After all, the islands were created a mere five million years ago, and the dinosaurs became extinct 60 million years before that. That doesn't stop me heading straight to Kualoa Ranch after our hike, for an e-bike tour of the exact spot where the famous movies were shot. Or so I thought. My guide crushes my excitement by declaring that just 96 seconds of Hawaii actually featured in the first film. Remember when Alan, Lex and Tim are hiding behind the tree trunk from the Gallimimus? Yeah, those 96 seconds. But my dismay ends quickly — the landscape is breathtaking. The ride takes me around the overwhelmingly beautiful hills, so green they didn't look real against the cloudless blue sky. I'd never been so glad to have the support of an electric bike. One particularly treacherous incline left me drenched in sweat, even with the additional pedal power. But as stunning as Hawaii is on land, it's the ocean (or in Hawaiian, moana — yes, really) where it truly comes to life. Turtles basking When temperatures soared past 30C, I headed to the famous Waikiki Beach to cool off in the waters. Four things to do on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu Known as the birthplace of modern surfing, it's also where shows such as Hawaii Five-O and Magnum P.I. were filmed. It has recently been the location of another major blockbuster, Disney's new live version of Lilo & Stitch. Dubbed the surfing capital of the world, the North Shore felt like I'd stepped back in time, with its laid-back community. The pristine stretch of sand was taken up by eager sunseekers as well as brightly patterned surfboards dotted around the beach. On the other end of the island is the quaint town of Haleiwa, which also features in the Disney movie. Dubbed the surfing capital of the world, the North Shore felt like I'd stepped back in time, with its laid-back community. I spent hours exploring the multicoloured wooden shops with barely any crowds, filling my bag with local art prints and jewellery. A must-visit is Matsumoto's, one of the region's oldest shaved ice stores (I recommend the guava and pickled mango combination). But a trip to the state of Hawaii shouldn't just stop at one island. Nearby Hawai'i — another island in this collection — offers a different kind of beach, the famous black-sand Punalu'u. 7 Most turtles only head to land to lay eggs, whereas the chill Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are there to laze Credit: Getty 7 Needing a more relaxed afternoon, I spent one of my final days exploring another retro town, with Hilo's Art Deco streets looking more like Miami Credit: Supplied It is also one of the few places in the world where you can see turtles basking in the sun on the shore. Most only head to land to lay eggs, whereas the chill Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are there to laze. Y ou have to stay a certain distance from them, but the nonplussed one we spotted gave us a relaxed 'wave' of the fin. Apparently that wasn't close enough for the cheeky creatures, however, as I found myself surrounded during a quick dip. Despite my attempts to move away, it was almost like they didn't know I was there, nudging me in the stomach while blissfully gliding beneath me. I thought this would be the highlight of my bucket-list trip. Boy was I wrong. Just behind the Outrigger Kona Resort were more majestic sea critters ready to greet us, and these ones are best seen at night. I geared up with a life jacket and oar, eagerly paddling out in the dark with my jocular guide. The magic happens when we turn on the lights, attracting plankton. It takes a few minutes before a manta ray comes right up to us for a midnight snack. Having slid into the water — again trying not to touch them — gripping the boat wearing snorkels we watch as they gracefully catapult below. In the following days, I walk the length of an active volcano, which has started to erupt for the first time in months. One manta ray turns into two, then five, before we realise there are at least ten below us. My laughs become slightly terrified screams as they graze me, mere centimetres away. Even my guide is impressed, saying the average number to see is barely three per night. Thrills are at every corner of these stunning islands. In the following days, I walk the length of an active volcano, which has started to erupt for the first time in months. Then I drive up 13,000ft to some of the world's largest observatories, spotting Saturn from the top of Mauna Kea. No wonder I have such an appetite every evening. 'Food is the love language of Hawaii,' a local server said. I could see that — the American-sized portions kept me well fed, with towering piles of rice and kalua pork. One of my favourite side dishes were their bright purple taro rolls. 7 The American-sized portions kept me well fed, with towering piles of rice and kalua pork Credit: Supplied 7 The Sun's Kara tucks in to Matsumoto's shaved ice Credit: Supplied And with fantastic coffee and chocolate (both grown on the island) it was enough to keep me going. Needing a more relaxed afternoon, I spent one of my final days exploring another retro town, with Hilo's Art Deco streets looking more like Miami. One of the more popular shops is owned by shirt designer Sig Zane, who explained how the scenery is often the inspiration for his patterns. 'We're living in heaven,' he said. Leaving the shop to see the bright- blue sea right in front of me, I was inclined to agree.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
I went to the exotic holiday islands that feature in Disney's new movie – with dinosaur tours and turtle beaches
'ISN'T this where the dinosaurs come and eat us?' I joke. We're ten minutes into our hiking tour of O'ahu — one of the eight main islands in the US state of Hawaii — when our buggy tyre goes flat. 7 The stunning Waikiki landscape with its golden beaches Credit: Supplied 7 When temperatures soared past 30C, I headed to the famous Waikiki Beach to cool off in the waters Credit: Getty 7 Dubbed the surfing capital of the world, the North Shore felt like I'd stepped back in time, with its laid-back community Credit: Getty Thankfully, despite Jurassic Park being filmed here, no dinosaurs ever roamed in Hawaii. After all, the islands were created a mere five million years ago, and the dinosaurs became extinct 60 million years before that. That doesn't stop me heading straight to Kualoa Ranch after our hike, for an e-bike tour of the exact spot where the famous movies were shot. Or so I thought. My guide crushes my excitement by declaring that just 96 seconds of Hawaii actually featured in the first film. READ MORE ON BEACH HOLIDAYS Remember when Alan, Lex and Tim are hiding behind the tree trunk from the Gallimimus? Yeah, those 96 seconds. But my dismay ends quickly — the landscape is breathtaking. The ride takes me around the overwhelmingly beautiful hills, so green they didn't look real against the cloudless blue sky. I'd never been so glad to have the support of an electric bike. One particularly treacherous incline left me drenched in sweat, even with the additional pedal power . Most read in Travel But as stunning as Hawaii is on land, it's the ocean (or in Hawaiian, moana — yes, really) where it truly comes to life. Turtles basking When temperatures soared past 30C, I headed to the famous Waikiki Beach to cool off in the waters. Four things to do on the Hawaiian island of O'ahu Known as the birthplace of modern surfing, it's also where shows such as Hawaii Five-O and Magnum P.I. were filmed. It has recently been the location of another major blockbuster, Disney's new live version of Lilo & Stitch. Dubbed the surfing capital of the world, the North Shore felt like I'd stepped back in time, with its laid-back community. The pristine stretch of sand was taken up by eager sunseekers as well as brightly patterned surfboards dotted around the beach. On the other end of the island is the quaint town of Haleiwa, which also features in the Disney movie. Dubbed the surfing capital of the world, the North Shore felt like I'd stepped back in time, with its laid-back community. I spent hours exploring the multicoloured wooden shops with barely any crowds, filling my bag with local art prints and jewellery. A must-visit is Matsumoto's, one of the region's oldest shaved ice stores (I recommend the guava and pickled mango combination). But a trip to the state of Hawaii shouldn't just stop at one island. Nearby Hawai'i — another island in this collection — offers a different kind of beach, the famous black-sand Punalu'u. 7 Most turtles only head to land to lay eggs, whereas the chill Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are there to laze Credit: Getty 7 Needing a more relaxed afternoon, I spent one of my final days exploring another retro town, with Hilo's Art Deco streets looking more like Miami Credit: Supplied It is also one of the few places in the world where you can see Most only head to land to lay eggs, whereas the chill Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles are there to laze. Y ou have to stay a certain distance from them, but the nonplussed one we spotted gave us a relaxed 'wave' of the fin. Apparently that wasn't close enough for the cheeky creatures, however, as I found myself surrounded during a quick dip. Despite my attempts to move away, it was almost like they didn't know I was there, nudging me in the stomach while blissfully gliding beneath me. I thought this would be the highlight of my bucket-list trip. Boy was I wrong. Just behind the Outrigger Kona Resort were more majestic sea critters ready to greet us, and these ones are best seen at night. I geared up with a life jacket and oar, eagerly paddling out in the dark with my jocular guide. The magic happens when we turn on the lights, attracting plankton. It takes a few minutes before a manta ray comes right up to us for a midnight snack. Having slid into the water — again trying not to touch them — gripping the boat wearing snorkels we watch as they gracefully catapult below. In the following days, I walk the length of an active volcano, which has started to erupt for the first time in months. One manta ray turns into two, then five, before we realise there are at least ten below us. My laughs become slightly terrified screams as they graze me, mere centimetres away. Even my guide is impressed, saying the average number to see is barely three per night. Thrills are at every corner of these stunning islands. In the following days, I walk the length of an active volcano, which has started to erupt for the first time in months. Then I drive up 13,000ft to some of the world's largest observatories, spotting Saturn from the top of Mauna Kea. No wonder I have such an appetite every evening. 'Food is the love language of Hawaii,' a local server said. I could see that — the 7 The American-sized portions kept me well fed, with towering piles of rice and kalua pork Credit: Supplied 7 The Sun's Kara tucks in to Matsumoto's shaved ice Credit: Supplied And with fantastic coffee and chocolate (both grown on the island) it was enough to keep me going. Needing a more relaxed afternoon, I spent one of my final days exploring another retro town, with Hilo's Art Deco streets looking more like Miami. One of the more popular shops is owned by shirt designer Sig Zane, who explained how the scenery is often the inspiration for his patterns. 'We're living in heaven,' he said. Leaving the shop to see the bright- blue sea right in front of me, I was inclined to agree. GO: HAWAII GETTING THERE/STAYING THERE: A seven-night twin-centre stay with four nights in O'ahu and three on the island of Hawai'i is from £2,449pp including hotels, return UK flights, inter-island flights and car hire. See OUT & ABOUT: North shore Eco Tours hiking from £84pp, northshoreecotours. com. Kualoa Ranch e-bike tour from £84, Anelakai Adventures swimming with manta rays from £137, Mauna Kea Summit Adventures tour from £214, MORE INFO: See
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
10 facts about Obama's $18M Hawaiʻi beachfront mansion
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Former President Barak Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, bought a home in Waimānalo which is on Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi. The home has been under construction for nearly 10 years, and reports indicate that it is nearly finished and ready for the Obama clan to move in. Here's what we know about the palatial estate: Sea walls a really big controversial issue here in Hawaiʻi. They contribute heavily to beach erosion which causes a great deal of damage to properties long-term. While sea walls heavily restricted and monitored by County governments, there are no outright laws in the state against them. So, the Obamas' applied for an exemption to maintain and repair their sea wall. It's caused a good of controversy. In the 1980s, the original Magnum P.I. television series used that site as Robin's Nest. Robin, who's voice was given by Orsen Wells, was Magnum's benefactor and lived in the beachfront property in the show. Robin was never seen much like Charlie in Charlie's Angels from the same time period. Waimānalo is quite possibly Hawaiʻi's earliest Polynesian landing site. The area contains burials, artifacts and remains that date back to 1040-1219. Archeological discoveries made in Waimānalo include trade beads from early European contact and reburied ancestral remains. These finds near the area of the Obama compound reinforces Waimānalo's deep cultural and historical significance. The property actually is the consolidation of three properties on three acres of beachfront land. There are 11 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. It has two pools and two Jacuzzis spread out over the three acres. Although it is illegal to make beaches private in Hawaiʻi due to their cultural and historical connections to Native Hawaiian peoples, the Waimānalo home is afforded private beach access for security reasons. Nabors was famous for his role as Gomer Pyle in The Andy Griffith Show and the spin off, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. Nabors owned the home prior to the Obama's LLC purchasing it. He died in Honolulu in 2018. The home was originally purchased for $8.4 million. The Obamas have spent the last several years since its purchase remodeling and repairing the estate. The property boasts a white roof. White roofs are used to lower power consumption and to cool off the home. It's an innovative way to deal with Hawaiʻi's heat. So, as you drive up Kalanianaʻole Highway, take a peek at the gorgeous ocean views and you might catch a glimpse of Obama's compound. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thriller movie shot in Vancouver didn't pay trailer rental fees: lawsuit
A Vancouver company that provides trailers for film and TV shoots says it was stiffed for more than $67,000 by a production that last fall shot a thriller movie destined for Hollywood release, according to a lawsuit. Vancouver Mobile Dressing Rooms is suing a B.C. company, Night Comes Productions, for unpaid invoices for the rental of mobile dressing room trailers, including wardrobe trailers and cable trucks on 34 occasions between Sept. 8 and Oct. 20, according to the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court. 'To date, no payments have been made' for the invoices, which ranged from $325 to more than $3,200 for each rental date, for a total of $67,681.60, in breach of the production company's agreement with the rental company, it said. Night Comes, a survival horror thriller, staring Deadpool and Wolverine's Dafne Keen and Samantha Lorraine as sisters, is set against a cataclysmic event that threatens to wipe out life on Earth, according to Alexander Ludwig also stars, according to a film industry online publication. The film's two sisters escape the event but have to struggle for survival to save mankind. The film's director is Jay Hernandez, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It's his first directing job, but his acting credits include the lead in the new Magnum P.I. and roles in Suicide Watch and Hostel. calls the film independently produced. Its producers are Impossible Dream Entertainment and Big Picture Cinema Group, which is the sole financier of the film. Impossible Dream Entertainment co-partner Shaun Redick produced Get Out, which Big Picture called on its website one of the most profitable movies of all time, and co-partner Yvette Yates Redick produced Day Shift. Messages requesting comment left with B.C.-based Big Picture Cinema Group and with Vancouver Mobile Dressing Rooms weren't returned. Movie accountant sued by employer for missing money says he'll pay it back Woman asks B.C. court to reveal names of TikTok posters who alleged she was having affair with trainer
South China Morning Post
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Jillie Mack, Friends actor Tom Selleck's wife of almost 4 decades?
Acting pair Tom Selleck and wife Jillie Mack in North Hollywood in 2012. Fame and celebrity Actor Tom Selleck was seen walking hand-in-hand with his wife, Jillie Mack, on January 29 in Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles, as the pair celebrated his 80th birthday. Per People, Selleck and Mack were at Tuscany il Ristorante for a celebratory dinner, along with their daughter Hannah and some close friends. Tom Selleck and wife Jillie Mack, circa 1989, in New York. The Blue Bloods TV series star has been married to his second wife for nearly four decades. Last year, speaking to People magazine, Selleck said his favourite part of his marriage was their friendship – and Mack's sense of humour. Here's everything to know about Tom Selleck's wife, Jillie Mack. Jillie Mack is an actress Actor Tom Selleck and wife Jillie Mack in 2008. Jillie Mack, 67, was starring in the West End musical Cats when she met Selleck in 1983. He was in London to make the film Lassiter (1984). The pair went out to dinner one night and when her stint in the musical ended she crossed the Atlantic to be with her future husband, according to People. Mack continued to act in the US, with roles in TV shows such as her husband's Magnum P.I. as well as Frasier and ER. She wed Selleck in 1987
