Do you recommend going to a luau on your Hawaii vacation?
Sheila Beal Readers often ask for my thoughts about luaus. Are they worth the time, money and effort? Are they touristy? Are luaus authentic? Those are all great questions, but there’s probably…
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet is Souvenir City!
If you enjoy shopping for bargains on your Oahu vacation, you’ll love the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. You’ll find Aloha (Hawaiian print) shirts and dresses for all ages, T-shirts, fridge…
Aloha Friday Photo: The Kahala Edition
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo of the grounds at the Kahala was sent by Dave from Oahu. Here’s what Dave had to say, “This place is almost magical. Very romantic. I…
Chairadise in Lanai
It’s time for a new chairadise post, but this one will be solely focused on Lana’i. So, when you feel like you need a little relaxation time in Hawaii, but…
2nd Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival – Day 3 Recap
Today, we caught the brunch-time performance in the Great Hall of the Four Seasons Lanai Lodge at Koele. The soaring ceiling and oversized chairs created the perfect environment to enjoy…
2nd Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival – Day 2 Recap
Today’s events started early with 9am ukulele performances on the lanai at Coffee Works in Lanai City. It was a great start to this sunny morning. From Lanai City, the…
2nd Annual Lanai Ukulele Festival– Day 1 Recap
We enjoyed a beautiful start to the Lanai Ukulele Festival with performances by Benny Uyetake and 45 of his ukulele students from Kalama School Ukulele Band, Richard Ho`opi`i, Kawaika Kahiapo,…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kona Sunset
Kelly MacDonald sent today’s Aloha Friday Photo. She took this sunset shot north of Kona on March 27. Isn’t this a peaceful scene? Just looking at it makes me want…
Lanai – More to Love Than Meets the Eye
During our visit to Lanai in February, we met another couple visiting Lanai for the first time. The wife asked, “There’s not much to do on this island, is there?” …
First-Time Oahu Visitors Trip Report: Part 2 of 2
I hope you enjoyed reading part one of Erin’s Oahu trip report. In part two, Erin and her husband move from Waikiki Beach up to Oahu’s North Shore. —- After…
First-Time Oahu Visitors’ Trip Report– Part 1 of 2
We love reading trip reports – especially from first timers . Our friend, Erin Jones, has kindly agreed to share her Oahu trip report with us. This trip was her…
Allegiant Air To Begin Hawaii Service in June 2012
At the end of June, US Mainlanders will have a new option for getting to Hawaii. Low cost airline, Allegiant Air, just announced new nonstop air service from both Fresno…
