Pssst! Hey you! Shh! Here’s a secret for ya: Hawaii beaches are practically deserted near sunset. Can you believe it? We took this photo from Waikiki Beach near sunset. Notice that this extremely popular beach isn’t very crowded at all and it became even more quiet as the sunset was nearing. We were amazed at [...]
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
On a recent visit to the Big Island, we were repeat customers to the Island Fish & Chips Shop. What we look for in a restaurant is good food, fair prices, and a pleasant environment. I’m happy to say that this little fish and chips shop passed all three requirements. The food is tasty. The [...]
Friday, May 2, 2008
Today, we complete the series on how to find the best Hawaii restaurants with a visit to the Big Island. Since this is our final restaurant visit, I thought I’d post a dessert photo. We have to say that finding great restaurants on the Big Island seems to take a bit more effort. That being [...]
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
If you are on your way to see the Waipio Valley on the Big Island, may I recommend a stop that’s along the way. Check out the quaint Hamakua Fudge shop in in the small town of Honokaa. If you have a sweet tooth, I guarantee, it will be satisfied here. As the name would [...]
Friday, April 18, 2008
Sansei Restaurant is the Big Islands hottest new restaurant. Though the restaurant only debuted in February, it already draws in crowds of both locals and visitors. In addition to traditional grilled and sauteed entrees, Sansei also serves a wide variety fresh sushi. During our recent two week stay on the Big Island, we dined at [...]
Friday, March 28, 2008
Cafe 100 in Hilo is a great place to get good cheap eats. They have many, many menu choices, but we had to have one of their Loco Mocos. What’s a Loco Moco? It’s a local dish you’ll find throughout Hawaii. It usually includes generous scoops of rice, eggs, hamburger patty, and brown gravy. We [...]
Monday, March 24, 2008
After a stroll around the shops at Mauna Lani, we decided to pop into the Tommy Bahama’s Cafe for some drinks and appetizers. Though we were familiar with the Tommy Bahama brand, we had never heard of their restaurants. Apparently there are several others. The Scene The cafe is located on the second level above [...]
Monday, November 19, 2007
At Go Visit Hawaii, we know that there are a number of different luau options for anyone planning a trip to Hawaii. We also know that researching the different luau options is fairly difficult as not all the relevant information is readily available. As promised in the article on tips for choosing a Hawaiian luau [...]
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Well, actually it is an interesting AGRIcultrual experience. In the beautiful Waimea farm and ranch area, you can tour the farms and then be treated to a four course dinner. This opportunity is offered by Merriman’s Restaurant. On the tour, you will learn about the island’s rich agricultural resources. Tours start at 2:30 p.m., Monday [...]
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Whenever I go into a restaurant and I can tell that local folks are there, I know I’ve found a great place. Travelocity has just released their list of “Local Secrets, Big Finds: Hawaii“. Though it is not a big list, it is worth taking note of as you make your list of restaurants to [...]
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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