So you’ve picked the Hawaiian island that’s perfect for you and now you must determine the logistics of getting there. Every first time visitor has faced the head scratching challenge of finding the right airport to begin their Hawaii vacation. I want to help you understand how to navigate with ease in Hawaii. As you [...]
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
While we’re in between holidays, I thought we’d revisit this blast-from-the-past post with a checklist of what to do before going on your Hawaii vacation. I’d really appreciate you’re input,, too. So, please comment to add your checklist items. — I wrote this checklist while I was recently in-flight while all the “going away” preparations [...]
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
I see so many people on Hawaii’s trails and adventures wearing new-looking, white sneakers. I just don’t have the heart to tell them that their shoes will never look the same. They’re blissfully unaware that they’re going to have to stamp through unavoidable mud or cross the trail in a stream. To hike to waterfalls [...]
Monday, November 14, 2011
With Hawaii’s weather being warm and tropical, you might not think of packing long trousers, but they are very useful. Several Hawaii vacation activities either require or are best done in long pants. Some of those fun activities are: horseback riding hiking over lava – to protect your skin in the event you fall on [...]
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Andy has been wearing his rash guard top in Hawaii for a few years now. I only found mine earlier this year. I won’t go to Hawaii without one now. What makes rash guard tops so valuable? The built in sun protection is the main reason I recommend a rash guard top. Whether we’re kayaking, [...]
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Do you remember the old American Express commercials with the famous tagline, “Don’t leave home without it”? Well, I’m going to start a new series of posts that somewhat plays on that tagline. This new series is – Don’t go to Hawaii without – will highlight all the the items that are our must brings [...]
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
I highly recommend you have polarized sunglasses for your Hawaii vacation. I like to say that seeing Hawaii through polarized sunglasses is like seeing Hawaii in high definition. To illustrate what a difference polarized glasses make, I want to show you a couple of photos that were taken from basically the same spot with iPhones. [...]
Thursday, September 15, 2011
As visitors to Hawaii, we tend to be so enamored with watching the sun sink into the ocean that we don’t notice what else is happening. Instead of facing the sun the entire time, and practically blinding yourself in the process, turn around to see what the sun is lighting. Oh the vibrant, golden glow [...]
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Overall, Hawaii is a safe vacation destination. As we discussed in the 8 Myths of Hawaii Five-O article, Hawaii’s crime rate is low. You don’t have to worry about stumbling upon scary snakes in Hawaii , including poisonous snakes. The most vicious critter you might encounter is a mosquito. That’s my kind of destination! With [...]
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
From my recent visit to Lana’i, I was reminded of how much better polarized sunglasses are for touring Hawaii. So, I wanted to republish this blast from the past post – Hawaii in High Definition with Polarized Sunglasses. —- If you don’t already have a pair of polarized sunglasses, do yourself a favor and get [...]
Thursday, January 5, 2012
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