How many times have you looked through your vacation photos only to wonder what’s the name of that place? I know I have dozens of times. As you travel in Hawaii, you’ll discover that most historical and scenic sites have Hawaiian names. With these names being foreign to most visitors, they’re very difficult to remember, especially as you try to ... Read More »
If you plan to be in Hawaii for July 4th this year, then a) I am very jealous, and b) I want to pass on some tips to help you take the best fireworks photos ever! While these tips are aimed at those travelers that plan to be on Oahu for the Honolulu/Waikiki fireworks celebrations, you can use them wherever ... Read More »
When we find handy dandy products that make Hawaii travel more convenient, we like to let you know. We’ve got three top ones to share with you today. SunX30+ Sunscreen Lotion Towelettes These individually wrapped sunscreen towelettes are oh, so, convenient for Hawaii travelers on the go. They provide broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. They’re PABA-free, oil-free, water and ... Read More »
>> OK guys, you can zone out for this post or perhaps send it to your gal pals. This post is for the girls. << I’ve been traveling to Hawaii for nine years now, the first seven of those years, my hair was an absolute mess. Oh, I’d spend the time carefully styling it with curls, but within five minutes ... Read More »
You know I’m big on traveling light. Andy and I have engineered Hawaii packing to a science, so we travel to Hawaii with carry-on luggage – that’s it. By packing light, we skip paying luggage fees and bypass waiting at the baggage carrousel to get onto the fun! I’m always on the lookout for products that make traveling light easier. ... Read More »
When you travel to Hawaii–Oahu in particular–you run the risk of being bitten by a rather contagious bug. No, not a bed bug. The bug I refer to is more of a “jumping flea.” You may know it better as a ukulele. Whether grabbing cocktails in Waikiki or catching a luau in Honolulu, your trip to Hawaii is practically guaranteed ... Read More »
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 may have been researching airport ... Read More »
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 were fresh in my mind. ... Read More »
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 and traipse through a rainforest, ... Read More »
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 this very hard and uneven ... Read More »
