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December 7, 2015

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii: Shangri La; things to do

Shangri La

4055 Papu Circle, (866) 385-3849, (808) 734-1941. Tour/van $25. No children under 12.

Guide: “Some people write diaries. Doris Duke built.” The serene, sensual, exotic, and mysterious 4.9-acre oceanfront estate known as Shangri La is situated east of Diamond Head, hidden Islam-style behind a non-descript gate. Doris Duke and her husband, James Cromwell, lived here from 1912 to 1993. Duke’s exceptional collection of Islamic art spans the 8th through 20th centuries and is a focal point of the tour. But you’ll also see a glass wall in the living room that disappears into the basement on an elevator track, verdant gardens, and the couple’s lava rock saltwater pool.

decorative camel twins at entry to Shangri La in Honolulu

exterior of Shangri La in Honolulu

garden path at Shangri La in Honolulu

ocean view from back of Shangri La in Honolulu

bird of paradise flower at Shangri La in Honolulu

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February 4, 2011

Beautiful travel video depicting Hawaii

Interested in photography, Hawaii, beaches--or all of these? Check out this beautiful and interesting new video, which also tells you a little bit about i-Phone apps. Be patient, it takes a while to load but is worth the wait, or hold off and just watch it on your next Hawaiian Air flight (it is part of the entertainment offerings). I've traveled with Doug Peebles and have one of his gorgeous Hawaii photo books on my coffee table.