Organic farm-to-table tour at O’o Farm on Maui
Sheila Beal In the Waipoli (misting forest) area along the gentle slope of Haleakala, we found O’o Farm for a tour and al fresco luncheon. This 3.5 hour tour includes short walks…
Aloha Friday Photo: A hui hou whales!
Mahalo nui loa to Norm Strole of Raleigh, North Carolina for sending in three photos for our Aloha Friday Photo series. I’ve chosen these three photos today as they symbolize the…
Let’s talk Hawaii water safety, again.
Before we jump into what prompted this post, let’s review some Hawaii water safety recommendations. Ocean/Beach Safety Never turn your back to the ocean. When you are swimming or simply…
Back from Maui
Wow, how quickly a five-night visit passed! As I reflect back on the last week, I can hardly believe how much we did in such a short period of time,…
Aloha Friday Photo: Secluded waterfall
Mahalo to Myk Salonga Photography for sending this beautiful photo of a secluded waterfall in Oahu’s Kalihi Valley. When Myk posted this photo, he shared that he’s “so blessed to live…
Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach — An excellent budget-friendly accommodation
2020 Update: Since our original stay, this hotel has been renovated and rebranded as a Sheraton property. For more information, see this link to the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.…
Aloha from Maui! #seeMaui
With many mahalos to the Maui Visitors Bureau, I’m excited to tell you that I’m in Maui! Actually, the above photo shows my current “office” from Wailea Beach Marriott Resort…
Aloha Friday Photo: Colorful Hibiscus Beauty
Mahalo to Patty Trott for sharing today’s Aloha Friday Photo of this beautiful hibiscus. Patty took this photo near Captain Cook during here 2011 vacation to Hawaii, the Big Island.…
A Hawaiian lei represents more than meets the eye
May 1st is Lei Day in Hawaii. It’s a day to celebrate Hawaiian culture through the lei. A few years ago, Andy and I were on Kauai for Lei Day.…
Maui’s Grand Wailea review with video and photos
With Wailea being one of Hawaii’s most luxurious beach resorts, Grand Wailea fits right in. The grand entrance with stately statues and water features make a great first impression for…
Finding Hawaii Five-0 filming locations on Oahu
In addition to the attractive detectives solving the weekly crime mystery, Hawaii is the shining star of the CBS hit TV series Hawaii Five-0. We may never know the influence…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kaanapali Beach Rainbow
Mahalo to Michael Hoven for sending today’s Aloha Friday Photo of lovely rainbow at Maui’s Kaanapali Beach. Here’s what Michael shared about his photo: While walking on the boardwalk…
