When 14,000 Feet Looks Small
Sheila Beal When I visit Hawaii and see Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa on the Big Island and Haleakala on Maui, I feel like my eyes are playing tricks on me. On clear…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: September 2, 2009
Here’s your delivery of today’s freshly harvested Hawaii vacation news nuggets: * Today, a ceremony will be held on the Battleship Missouri Memorial to commemorate the 64th anniversary of the…
Waikiki Shave Ice at Waiola Bakery & Shave Ice
Have you ever noticed that sometimes the best food comes from some of the most unattractive buildings? That’s certainly the case with Waiola Bakery & Shave Ice at 525 Kapahulu…
Hawaii in Contrasts: Rain and Waterfalls
Now that we’ve completed the 50 Facts about the 50th State series, let’s revive the Hawaii in Contrasts series by looking at what a difference rain makes to Hawaii’s waterfalls.…
4 Things You Should Do Before Your Vacation
This blast from the past post, 4 Less Obvious Things You Should Do Before Your Vacation, was originally published July 2008 . I thought it would be good to republish…
September Inter-island Flight Sale
If you’re headed to Hawaii this September and have a hankering to island hop, you’ll find great flight deals from Hawaiian Airlines, Mokulele Airlines, and go! Airlines. With the sale,…
Should You Drive the “Back Side” of the Road to Hana?
I often hear these two questions as people are planning their scenic drive on the road to Hana: —- Should we drive the road to Hana starting at Paia, go…
Oahu’s Byodo-In Temple
A visit to Byodo-In Temple is a true feast for the eyes. Not only is the ornate temple a marvel, but the setting with the pine trees and Koolau Mountains…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: August 24, 2009
Pull up a chair by the Kauai Marriott Resort pool while we review today’s Hawaii vacation news. * Marriott Resorts Hawaii is giving away 25 vacations for two to Hawaii!…
Wrapping Up The 50 Facts About Hawaii Series
Well, here we are at the finish line of our 50 facts about the 50th State marathon. Other than celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hawaii’s statehood, my intention with this…
Hawaii Fact 50 of 50: Hawaii’s State Motto
As this series of 50 facts about the 50th State was evolving, I decided weeks ago that I wanted Hawaii’s state motto to be the 50th fact. Why? Well, I…
Hawaii Fact 49 of 50: Hawaii’s Winter Guests — Humpback Whales
One of the most fascinating natural phenomenon that occurs in Hawaii, is the humpback whale’s annual winter visit to the islands. They travel some 3,000 miles from the North Pacific…
