- The Environmental Working Group just issued their 2013 guide to sunscreens. I’m using that list to continue my quest to find a mineral-based (coral safe) sunscreen that doesn’t make me look ghostly white. Have you found a good coral safe sunscreen? - Unless you live by the coast, it’s difficult to find rash guards in local stores. (See my post ... Read More »

The 2nd Annual Ko Olina New Year’s Lagoon Fireworks Spectacular is all set to light up the night sky as the clock strikes midnight. This dazzling aerial show will span across all resort four lagoons. If you aren’t staying at one of the Ko Olina resorts – Ko Olina Beach Villas, Aulani, or JW Marriott Ihilani — you will need ... Read More »

If you’re ready to give 2013 a warm welcome, Oahu is the place to do just that. You’ll find fireworks, dancing, music and special dining to make your New Year’s Eve memorable. Here’s what’s going on this December 31, 2012. New Year’s Eve Fireworks * We have confirmed that there will be New Year’s Eve fireworks on Waikiki Beach! The ... Read More »

If you’ll be celebrating the holidays at Waikiki Beach you’ll definitely be able to experience the warmth of the season. It’s a beautiful time to be on Oahu. I’ve compiled this list of special Christmas Eve and Christmas brunches, buffets and dinners. You’ll also find a list of Christmas light displays and entertainment across Waikiki, Honolulu and Oahu.  Before we ... Read More »

With Thanksgiving just two days away, the holiday season is upon us. If you are one of the many lucky ones planning a trip to Hawaii in late-November and December, you’ll certainly find fun events and things to do to celebrate the season. My friend John Fischer, who writes at About.com’s Go Hawaii site, has prepared some excellent lists of ... Read More »

If you’ve not already made your New Year’s Eve plans, why don’t you plan a festive trip to Hawaii to welcome in 2013? Why bundle up in winter coats, hats, scarfs and gloves to venture out for evening festivities on the mainland, when you can take a warm respite to a tropical island? Let me tell you that Hawaii sure ... Read More »

If you’re going to Oahu to celebrate July 4th, you’ll certainly find excellent fireworks, parades, food and entertainment all over the island!  We’ve created this comprehensive list of all the major fireworks events along with insider tips on how to get to them. This list will focus on the major July 4th events throughout Oahu. Then, I’ll list additional weekend ... Read More »

Honolulu, Oahu is the place to be for Memorial Day weekend. From Punchbowl to Pearl Harbor, you’ll find meaningful ways to honor the spirit of the holiday. Wondering what’s going on?  Here are my top suggestions of where to go and what to do for Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day Events on Monday May 28, 2012  Punchbowl – National Memorial ... Read More »

If you’re hankering to go to Oahu, but not sure when to go, perhaps you’d like to go during one of the many excellent festivals. To help you, I’ve created this handy dandy list of Oahu festivals – which mixes in input from the nice folks at the Oahu Visitor’s Bureau, plus my opinion. Honolulu Festival March 2-4 in 2012 ... Read More »

Aloha y’all, Andy here. Just a heads up for all of our Hawaii friends–which judging by the traffic to Go Visit Hawaii, there are thousands of you–Sheila and I will be back in Waikiki this coming February. In addition to our normal efforts to bring you the best, unbiased Hawaii travel advice, we’ve both been invited to speak at the ... Read More »