Although Disneyland is without a doubt well-known for its amusement rides, the real magic can be found at the entertaining shows Whether it's your first visit to Disneyland or your fiftieth, there are always new shows to see – as well as a few favorites that fans return to again and again

Are you looking to create a garden oasis that will instantly transport your mind to a relaxed tropical island A tiki garden might be just the thing to add an interesting touch to your garden

For many of us, the word "tiki" brings up mental pictures of grass skirts, flowered necklaces, and wooden statues with large heads The tiki theme is all about the South Pacific, including the Hawaiian Islands, which tends to accentuate the wilderness and relaxation

There are many symbols of Hawaiian culture, such as the lei, the tiki statue, or perhaps even the mai tai Many of these symbols instantly conjure up images of the beach

When you hear the word “tiki” or see a tiki symbol, what does it make you think of Does your mind bring up images of island chants and rituals or foreboding looking statues

Whether you’re visiting Hawaii for pleasure or business, there’s always the question of where to catch dinner Why not lose yourself in a wonderful entertainment venue while you dine on some delicious ethnic food

The ancient Hawaiians, being of Polynesian influence, were quite knowledgeable in the ways of sea travel While the first ancient Hawaiians came from other Polynesian islands, those living in Hawaii soon developed their own methods and canoe designs to make traveling from island to island easier

Most people on the mainland are familiar with the characteristic flowers, leaves, and vines that adorn Hawaiian fabric, but it wasn’t always that way In fact, the first settlers of Hawaii used to make their own cloth out of mulberry tree bark

The naupaka is a Hawaiian shrub that produces highly unique flowers The white petals span only half of the flower, making it look as though half of the petals have been plucked away

The Samoan Fire Knife Dance is a truly spectacular dance This dance was created in 1946 by Letuli Olo Misilagi of Samoa