Notes From Our Big Island Visit
Sheila Beal As I mentioned last week, I have so many ideas, suggestions and experiences to share with you that I hardly know where to start. I’m conscious that some readers may…
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How to see Kealakekua Bay on Hawaii’s Big Island
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is not only picturesque, this remote bay is significant for three main reasons – It’s the site of the first extensive interaction between Hawaiians and Westerners with…
Update: Hawaii’s Big Island Luaus
Just over two years ago, I compiled the complete list of Big Island Luaus along with their prices, schedule, and links to reviews. Since then a few more luaus have…
Hawaii Ziplining with Nathan (& Tips for Your Zip)
Zippity doo dah, Zippity aye, My friend, Nathan went zippin’ Tuesday. Plenty of adventure and smilin’ that day, Zippity doo dah, Zippity aye. With fear and some reluctance, my friend…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: October 28, 2009
* A brand new zip line is due to open on the Big Island in November. Zip Isle will be the first zip line adventure tour to open on the…
Hawaii Fact 12 of 50: Hawaii is home to the world’s tallest mountains
You may have heard that Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain at 29,035 feet. Well, Hawaii says, “Everest, schmeverest!” You would need a heck of a tape measure and…
Arts & Culture Events Across Hawaii For June 2009
If you’re headed to Hawaii this June, you’ll find loads of special arts and cultural celebrations on the islands. Many of these excellent events and festivals are free. So, let’s…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup – 2nd Birthday Edition
Whoa! It seems like I’ve been blessed with events to celebrate recently. Today, I’m celebrating that Go Visit Hawaii is two years old. Let’s hope that the “terrible twos” don’t…
Stargazing Q&A With Hawaii Astronomy Expert
Each time I visit Hawaii, I am always blown away by the amount of stars I see at night. I absolutely love to gaze at Hawaii’s star-filled night sky. I’m…
Let’s Go Humpback Whale Watching
I’m always amazed to see a humpback whale breach the water followed by a huge splash. Even surveying the deep blue ocean water for a glimpse of a whale’s spout…
Tips for Visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
We share helpful tips from our numerous visits to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We cover everything from how to prepare, what to wear to what to see.
Colors of Hawaii: Taro, Guava, and Mango Sweetbread
Not only is Kalakoa Sweetbread colorful, but it’s quite tasty, too. If you look closely, you’ll notice three colors. There’s a purplish gray section which is taro flavored. You may…
