Aloha Friday Photo: Kailua Beach
Sheila Beal Today’s Hawaii vacation photo was provided by the very nice Go Visit Hawaii readers, Rossini and Lyndon from San Jose, California. They recently vacationed on Oahu for New Years Eve.…
Maui Restaurant Review: Haliimaile General Store
When I first heard the restaurant name Haliimaile General Store, images of burgers and greasy spoon victuals popped to mind. Well, Haliimaile General Store serves much more refined food than…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: January 27, 2010
Today’s roundup is bursting with bargains and freebies you’re going to love! * A cruise is a great way to get a flavor for all the major islands in a…
Notes From Our Big Island Visit
As I mentioned last week, I have so many ideas, suggestions and experiences to share with you that I hardly know where to start. I’m conscious that some readers may…
Reasons Why You Should Visit Lanai
Dear Lana’i, Aloha, my dear. I miss you terribly. I realize that Valentine’s Day is three weeks away, but I couldn’t wait to confess my love for you. There, I’ve…
It’s Freezing in Hawaii
Through this blog, I have been blessed to have made many good friends in Hawaii that I keep in touch with via twitter and facebook. I noticed a trend from…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: January 20, 2010
* The new Disney resort on Oahu has a name and a Web site now. The Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa is due to open in the Ko Olina…
Listening to Hawaii Radio Stations Online
Whether you’re planning a trip to Hawaii or you’ve just returned from the islands, you’ll enjoy staying connected to Hawaii with Hawaiian music. Fortunately, these days, we have options to…
Oil Seeping from the Sunken USS Arizona at the Memorial
When you visit the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, it’s surprising to see the colorful oil spots hovering on the harbor waters surface. Isn’t it amazing that even though…
Do you know your a’a from pahoehoe? These are the two types of lava flows
I wanted to update this blast from the past post, Pahoehoe and A’a Lava, with some great videos that help illustrate how these two types of lava form. —– There…
Hawaii Pineapple Tidbits
The pineapple plant is quite unique. The first time I saw a pineapple plant I had to do a double take. On a recent visit to the Dole Plantation on…
Most Frequently Forgotten Items to Pack for Hawaii
After numerous trips to Hawaii, we’ve almost perfected the packing process down to a science. Of course, we made many mistakes along the way that have helped us become “Hawaii…
