Wailea Kayaking & Snorkeling
Sheila Beal Thrilling, that’s how I’d describe our above and below the water adventures with in Wailea. Do you know that feeling you get when you’ve just finished an exhilarating roller coaster ride and…
Hike the Waimea Cliff/Canyon Trails on Kauai
One of the sights you’ve got to see on your Kauai vacation is Waimea Canyon. Seeing the Grand Canyon of the Pacific from a lookout is great, but to stand along…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: May 25, 2013
A Saturday post on a holiday weekend? What’s up with that? Well, I came across some deals for summer travel that must be booked soon as well as some other…
Aloha Friday Photo: Friendly Puffer Fish
Mahalo to Susan Sims for sharing this puffer fish photo from her Hawaii travels. Actually, Susan’s husband snapped this photo. This puffer is an adorable little guy, isn’t he? He…
Memorial Day 2013 on Oahu
For Memorial Day 2019, click this link –> 2019 Memorial Day Events on Oahu —– The following information is from Memorial Day 2013 for reference purposes only. Oahu is a…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: May 22, 2013
– 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…
Organic farm-to-table tour at O’o Farm on Maui
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.…
