Impressions from Our Recent Trip to Kauai — Accommodations
Sheila Beal Ah, let me tell you, I fall in love with Kauai over and over again with each visit. From the moment we landed in Lihue and I soaked in the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Snorkeling with Turtles Edition
Today’s Aloha Friday photo comes to us from Ryan Root who took this photo while snorkeling from a black sand beach on Hawaii’s Big Island. What a great shot! I…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: June 3, 2010
Here’s the recent Hawaii news that’s caught my eye. * Hawaiian Airlines has just announced a fare sale of $330 round-trip for all their mainland routes. The low fares are…
Hawaii’s Humuhumunukunukuapua’a – what is it & how do you say it?
When you visit Hawaii, you may come across this gigantic word that starts with H and has a bazillion letters. That’s the word humuhumunukunukuapua’a and it’s Hawaii’s state fish. The…
Fields of Hawaii – Pineapples Fields
When you think of icons of Hawaii, beaches, palm trees, volcanoes and pineapples come to mind, don’t they? Though Hawaii’s pineapple industry is on a decline, you’ll still find that…
Honoring Memorial Day
As today is Memorial Day in the US, I thought it would be appropriate to share this view of the somber wall of names in the USS Arizona Memorial in…
Aloha Friday Photo: Let Sleeping Monks Lie Edition
Shhh! Be very quiet, we’re watching monk seals. *sigh* Doesn’t this seal look so peacefully relaxed? Based on the number of scars, it looks like this seal deserves a little…
What to do in Honolulu/Oahu Memorial Day
For 2015 events, see Honolulu/Oahu 2015 Memorial Day Activities —– The following list is for 2010 for reference purposes only. For 2015 events, go to Honolulu/Oahu Memorial Day Events…
Outstanding Kauai Views at Kilauea Point
On my list of the top things you should see and do on Kauai, I’ve included a recommendation to stop at the gorgeous Kilauea Point on the North Shore. This…
Fields of Greens
Hawaii boasts an abundance of scenic golf courses and resorts. These golf courses aren’t just some pretty faces either. They’re some of the best courses in the world. In fact,…
New Series: Fields of Hawaii
Today, we’ll start a new photo series with an emphasis on the variety fields found in Hawaii. In addition to some pretty photos, I hope to also share some background…
3 of the Best Oahu Hikes for Your Vacation
I was surprised to discover that Oahu has some fantastic hiking trails. Most people tend to think the neighboring islands offer the sort of trails that get you “away from…
