WARNING: You may want to have a napkin nearby as we review these mouthwatering sweets. If you like sweets, you’ll find some onolicious ones in Hawaii! From easy to find to off the beaten path, here’s my list of Hawaii’s tastiest sweet treats: 1. Coco Puffs from Liliha Bakery in Honolulu, Oahu When I took [...]
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Each year, HONOLULU Magazine recognizes Hawaii’s top restaurants through their prestigious Hale Aina Awards. The 2011 award winners have just been announced and will be featured in their January issue. In the meantime, here’s a snippet of the award winners by island. Best Oahu Restaurant Gold – Alan Wong’s Honolulu Silver – Le Bistro Bronze [...]
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
In the past, we felt like Kauai restaurants weren’t really on par with what we’ve found on Oahu and Maui. We had a few great dining experiences in Kauai, but overall, we felt like the Garden Isle was lacking just a bit. This time around, Kauai restaurants definitely impressed us. We were particularly pleased with [...]
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
If you are looking for a luau for your Kauai vacation, be sure and check out the listing of Kauai luaus with schedules, prices, and links to reviews. I’ve just updated that article with all the current information. It’s a great, unbiased resource to help you choose the best luau that suits your schedule and [...]
Monday, December 14, 2009
After a recent trip to Kauai, Shane Eubanks of Insider Travel Group generously agreed to write a guest review of his visit to one of the quirkiest hot dog places you’ll ever find, Puka Dog. Thanks, Shane! If you’re planning a visit to Kauai or Oahu and are looking for a unique place to eat, [...]
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Here’s a look at at the Hawaii vacation news that’s recently caught my eye: * Waikoloa Beach Marriott on Hawaii’s Big Island is offering a super deal of 50% off ocean view rooms. This $169 nightly rate is good for stays between now and December 24th, but you must book by August 21st. This resort [...]
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
From writing this blog and being on twitter, I have met some great folks who live in the Aloha State. I’ve recently connected with Brian Rubadue who is a real estate expert and resident on Kauai. You can find him and his wife, Alicia, at their Web site, Kauai Real Estate Professionals. We all know [...]
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
When many upscale Hawaii restaurants charge $35 just for a main course, you can have a six-course dinner for $28 at the Hukilau Lanai in Kapaa. Each Tuesday through Saturday evening from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Hukilau Lanai offers a six-course Food and Wine Tasting Menu that’s $28 without wine and $40 with five wine pairings. [...]
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
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, November 19, 2008
Finding a good spot for cheap eats in Kauai can be a relief for the vacation budget. On our recent trip to Kauai, we found such a place at the Kalapaki Beach Hut on 3474 Rice Street in Lihue. It’s set back about 50 yards from Kalapaki Beach and situated between the Nawilwili Harbor and [...]
Monday, August 22, 2011
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