Back to the future in Waikiki

BACK to the future style levitating hoverboards may not be a reality yet, but the clean electric power revolution is here to stay. Just launched, the local startup company, Hawaii Hoverboarding Tours, is utilizing the next best thing to floating boards for their informative tours of Waikiki. They have the latest 2018 model, advanced all-terrain segway-style electric hoverboards.

The company chose to use the all-terrain style hoverboards because they say the boards are the perfect platform for exploring Waikiki. The large wheels provide a cushioned elevated platform to effortlessly glide over terrain on sidewalks or trails, while taking in many more sights than walking alone. After a brief training, the silent self balancing hoverboards can become an extension of the rider as they seemingly float through their surroundings, maneuvering simply with a slight shift in their weight.

Rather than riding to a point of interest and stopping for extended periods of time to learn about the location, a wireless one ear audio system is utilized allowing for narration and music along the entire ride. Participants are immersed in all that is Hawaii along the entire ride, which allows for shorter stops, longer rides, and more sites visited. As riders hover along, the guide points out what they’re seeing and its connection to Hawaii’s exciting Polynesian past and present, all along the tour.


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See Gozo by Segway

KEVIN GRECH has hit upon a fresh way to show holidaymakers the best of what his island – #Gozo – can offer. Last year he started island tours by Segways, those eco-friendly, two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered vehicles that might also be called electric scooters. This year, his #GozoSegwayTours has been ranked the island’s No. 1 activity on TripAdvisor.

Eleven guided tours – plus customized tours – are available, ranging from easy to adventurous and taking visitors to scenic coastlines, archaeological sites, and the hidden attractions that only a local can know about.

The Segways are easy and safe to drive, and able to tackle steep hills and off-road terrain. The maximum Segway speed for beginners is 6 mph, while for experienced riders its 12.5 mph.

Tour prices range from €15 to €60, depending on the distance and whether lunch or refreshments are included.

Reservations are required, tours operate come sunshine and rain, and tour guides speak English and Italian, and a ‘little’ German and French. The tours operate in groups of between two and six people per guide. The minimum age is 12 years, and riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

There are weight restrictions, and because of health risks, pregnant women are not permitted to participate on the Segway Tours.

For full details, go to www.gozosegway.com or call 00356 9944 8901/00356 79778901

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