Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: September 28, 2009
Sheila Beal Seems like our Hawaii vacation news roundup is always such a potpourri. Today’s edition is no exception as it includes sweepstakes, cheap rates, and even a haunted lagoon canoe ride.…
Hawaii Vacation Misadventures of Andy & Sheila: Renting the Right Car on the Wrong Island
In April, we shoehorned a trip to Maui in between other trips and around the schedules of four very busy people. On top of that, we booked the vacation only…
Announcing New Series: The Hawaii Vacation Misadventures of Andy & Sheila
Last weekend, Andy and I were reminiscing about our Hawaii vacations. Somehow our conversation evolved to recalling the many funny mishaps from our trips. So, I thought I’d share some…
Free & Green Shoe Bag Idea
Among all my other nerdy tendencies, I’m a recycling/reuse nerd, too. I always think twice before throwing something away. About a year ago, I got the idea that the plastic…
Honolulu’s Rainbow Drive-In: A Local Fave
If you are looking for cheap, local eats in Honolulu, the Rainbow Drive-In will fit the bill. You’ll find this Honolulu favorite along Kapahulu Avenue, near the eastern edge of…
5 Steps for Planning Your Hawaii Vacation
Here’s another blast from the past post, that’s worth reviewing again. This post, Tips for Planning Your Trip to Hawaii, was first published September, 2007. As a former industrial engineer,…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News Roundup: September 21, 2009
There’s lot’s cooking today, so let’s dive right into the vacation news. * Maui News has issued their annual “Best of Maui 2009” list. Though the publication is separated out…
Zipping Through the Airport in Hawaii
This blast from the past post, A Vacation Time Saving Tip, was originally posted in March 2008. Andy and I have used this time-saving trick a number of times when…
Dear Sansei, We miss you so much!
Would you please consider opening a restaurant near us? Love, Andy & Sheila One of our favorite restaurants in Hawaii is Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. We first fell…
A Tale of a Tail – the Legend of Mokoli’i
One exceptional sight that I hope you don’t miss when you visit Oahu is the view of Mokoli’i. Due to it’s semi-cone shape, Mokoli’i island is also dubbed Chinaman’s Hat.…
Haleakala’s Ahinahina (Silversword)
When you visit Haleakala National Park, keep your eyes peeled for a very special plant, the Haleakala silversword. The silversword is native to Hawaii and its Hawaiian name is Ahinahina…
Hawaii in Contrasts: Verdant vs Sparse
Today’s post in the Hawaii in Contrasts series focuses on the extreme rainfall variations in Hawaii. Each island has a leeward and windward side that experience vastly different levels of…
