Customer Reviews

Hawaiian Dreams: Waves (DVD) Virtual Vacations

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I have several of the Waves videos on VHS and couldn't wait to see what the first DVD would look like. Simply Incredible! You can now see the grains of sand and the tiny ripples in the lapping waves. The improved resolution and contrast make it incredibly realistic. It's like the difference between a Beatle's record and the remasted CD. It's worth buying all over again. It looks and sounds like you're really sitting there on the beach, listening to the waves, watching the sunset, and feeling completly at ease... Best of all, it can loop continuously so I can let it run for hours... dreaming... I'm vacationing in a beautiful 5 star hotel. Try it, there's no other nature DVD like it!

After visiting the islands many times, I find this video a great contribution to the beauty of Hawaii. The beauty of the sunsets, that you can only view on the islands are fully captured here, the calm sound of the ocean is more then enough to sooth your stressed mind and soul. I have viewed this dvd on our 61 inch Big Screen with surround sound. I had a virtual trip to Hawaii, without the hassle of packing and flying for many hours. So Peaceful!!!!!
Thank You Greg for helping this stessed out city dweller, who was raised by the sea, come home again. I know what my friends and family are getting for gifts this year, for many years of enjoyment and stress relief,,,,,,
These videos are totally awesome. I have wanted to be home by the ocean again, and enjoy the beauty and peace of the sea, but life has not permitted it at this time. I have found the closest thing tho now. What a blessing!
I have bought three of these videos, and there is no favorite one. I suggest you get them all. They are so relaxing, you can almost smell the salt air.
If you want to relax, enjoy beautiful ocean scenery, seagulls, sand and surf, these are the best!!
You will not be disappointed.
Believe me I have prayed that I could find something to get rid of the stresses living in the city, and to just relax by the ocean shore, and now I have my answer. These video's take you to the most beautiful shores, where you can sit back, read, or listen to your favorite music, and not have to shake off the sand.
A beautiful work of art, this man has captured the beauty of nature.
So if you want to relax and enjoy~
I highly recommend WAVES!!
Seagull
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This DVD has been virtual bliss for me, here in NY. It's been a wonderful gift to be able to escape and enjoy the Hawaiian waves and sunsets. It's natural bliss. If you're expecting a quick music montage of Hawaii's beauty, this is NOT your video. However, if you really want to relax and experience Hawaii's natural beauty - virtually - this is it!

All six islands are captured in their own unique ten minute segment. Spend a few minutes with each non moving, non zooming shot, just sitting there. Listening to the waves, and letting your mind wander... Without quick 'Hollywood' editing, you are invited into the shot to relax and admire mother nature's rhythm and flow. Each segment consists of 5 shots lasting a few minutes each, capturing a complete day ending with a marvelous sunset. It truly is a 'mindmassage' meant for you to just relax, do nothing, and be! (I have been so relaxed that I have drifted off to sleep. That's really a blessing considering everything.)

Much more soothing than a fishtank or fireplace, you'll be gratefully transported to a far off land of peace and beauty. Play your favorite CD: Enya, Pure moods, smooth jazz, whatever?! for a completely different - but still lovely - experience. Share this wonderful gift with your friends and family. They'll thank you for it.

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I will never buy one of his DVD's again. To have the audacity to throw in a quick blurb about the website and what "day" the vacation is on, DURING the program is unacceptable. He ruined my "vacation". I still cannot believe they have this "pop-up" type of marketing taking place during the video. There are many other choices out there when it comes to relaxation and nature DVD's.

From the opening scene, with waves practically crashing into my living room, I knew that I was in for a treat. I have never been to Hawaii. But if it looks as good as it does on Hawaiian Dreams, I'll be booking the next flight out! I felt like setting up beach chair in the middle of my living room, rubbing on some sunscreen, breaking open a good summer read and letting the sound and images wash over me.

When you buy this video, I recommend you do some experimenting. Put it on while you read, take a nap, garden, cook a gourmet meal. Even if you can't see the television, you will still find the sounds of the surf to be relaxing. If your DVD player has a timer, try waking up to a Day in Hawaii. The graphics dividing the 6 "island days" have no intrusive music or sound effects. This is especially helpful for those going for total relaxation or meditation.

For those looking for their own private beach in Hawaii, this video delivers. The crisp details of the images put you right there, toes in the sand, warm waves lapping at your ankles. Fantastic!

Nice premise. Too bad the serenidy is interrupted with advertisements for their webpage, telling you what day it is of your vacation, and other graphics. The cliff views were not too impressive either. I lived in Hawaii twice and they could have picked some better beaches.

This gorgeous DVD helped me very much with my insomnia, because it just has the sound of the waves and beautiful beach scenes of different varieties-- there's a black sand beach, white sand beaches, scenes of midday and plenty of AMAZING sunsets... all from many different Hawaiian islands. I grew up on Oahu and of course travelled throughout the islands so I think the choices will surprise people who have travelled in Hawaii, are from Hawaii, or who have always wanted the chance to go there. There aren't any hokey touristy vistas (so in some ways it's better than actually being at the famous beaches), or the intense crowds. These are exceptional beach choices that you may have never seen before, but none of the scenes are boring either.

There's just enough to listen to and look at like a lone person in the distance, one bird that waddles into the scene and begins entertaining itself by the waves, or the waters swirling and breaking around rocks so that it begins slowly deepening and then lulling you into tranquility. For anyone who has slept by the sea you know how healthful it can be. Again, I recommend it for someone suffering any health conditions and insomnia as well, like myself, and I've been using it as a background for meditation which I particularly enjoy. You can turn the subtitles on or off which tell you what the names of the beaches are and what island they're on, and you can loop the DVD automatically so that it runs endlessly through all of the scenes. You can skip to your favorite day as well, for instance if you wanted the last day's particularly beautiful sunset. The "Hawaiian Dreams" doesn't have any pop-up ads that I've seen some people write about. Maybe the Zen ones are what they're referring to?

I lucked out b/c I bought it from the director and my first DVD was damaged, maybe in the mail. He immediately replaced it and wished me a Happy Mother's Day. I have to say that he had great customer service and quick deliveries but it's the product that I've really enjoyed. I'm waiting for the Caribbean and will probably buy more beach DVD's. I read that he's doing a nature trail version which I hope is true. I would love a gentle rainstorm DVD too.

My wife and I just returned from a 14 day vacation to the islands. The first thing we commented on was how much we missed the ocean sounds and tropical feeling we had enjoyed during our stay. Hawaiian Dreams allows us to enjoy the serenity of calm ocean waves lapping up on the beach, just like we remembered. Sometimes we just leave Waves running in the living room so we can hear the ocean in the distance. My wife wants to get the new "Caribbean Beaches" and if it's anything like this one it's an easy decision.

I saw a review where the person must have been looking for an IMAX tourist guide instead of a tropical relaxation experience. While it may not be as sharp as IMAX, that doesn't mean its not pretty, and its definately twice the resolution of VHS. I guess if I were looking for a Hollywood blockbuster film on the Hawaiian Islands I would expect that sort of production. However, if you are looking for beautiful scenes with natural tropical stereo sound, not 'artificially' mixed surround sound and no cheezy overdubbed elevator music, then Waves is just the ticket. Enjoy!

I love all the Waves videos. Hours of continuous peace. We never thought we'd feel it again! As a care-giver for my handicap dad, these tapes are our salvation. Powerful real medicine. Fastest way to distract him from pain without using meds. Quick way for mom and me to meditate, relax or escape. For anyone these tapes are the ultimate stress reducer with immediate results. Instant mood altering for ones whole environment, giving hours of peace whether you are sitting in front of it or not! Any of these videos are a good investment, and gift especially for those on limited budgets.