Talk Story In Hawaii For Real Treat
Sheila Beal People in Hawaii love to chat — so much so that they have a special term for it called talk story. If you have the chance to talk story when…
Where’s the rain in Rainbow Falls?
On a January 2010 visit to the Big Island of Hawaii, I returned to see Rainbow Falls near Hilo. Well, I almost couldn’t believe what I was seeing. There was…
Try a Refreshing Glass of POG
When you visit Hawaii, you may see or hear of a beverage called POG. It’s pronounced like fog, but with a P. This strange-sounding beverage is a mixture of passion…
Aloha Friday Photo: Lahaina Sunset
Aren’t the colors of this Maui sunset amazing? It seems that I typically see a combination of purples, pinks and reds or a mix of oranges, yellows and reds in…
Protect Hawaii’s Environment with a Double Duty Beach Bag
Happy Earth Day! Since the purpose of this day is to highlight ways to protect the environment, let’s look at one simple tip that is not only eco-friendly, it’s very…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: April 21, 2010
April showers bring May flowers….and Hawaii deals, too. Here’s what’s on our radar today. * Hawaiian Airlines has a fare sale to Maui from the West Coast . Round-trip fares…
Alelele Falls on Maui’s Road to Hana
Who’s up for some adventure in a rainforest? How does a short hike to see a 50-foot waterfall sound? Let’s do it! Along the road to Hana, you can find…
Most Unique Places to Stay in Hawaii
The islands of Aloha are filled with the amazing scenery of volcanoes, rainforests and beaches that you’ll want to permanently etch in your memory bank. With those sort of sights…
Aloha Friday Photo: Caldera Sky Edition
Today’s Aloha Friday photo comes to us from Chuck Wendig, a novelist, a screenwriter, and a “freelance penmonkey” from the great state of “Pennsyltucky” (e.g., Pennsylvania). As you can tell…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: April 15, 2010
* Hawaii’s State Parks have a new online camping and lodging reservation system that eliminates the need to physically visit the State Park offices or call to ask for camp…
Touring the Road to Hana Independently vs. Guided Tour
If you’re planning a trip to Maui, you probably have touring the scenic road to Hana high on your list of the top things to do on your Maui vacation.…
What Was That Zipping Across the Road?
While driving the road to Hana, we saw something gray and about a foot-long dash across the road. The surprised words out of Andy’s mouth were, “What was that? A…
